International division

International Division

Promotes international scientific communication and technology transfer among food scientists through its newsletter, education programs and other informative activities by hosting members from around the world within IFT and at IFT FIRST. 

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1200+

Division Members
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1990

Year Founded
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55+

Countries Represented by Members

Noteworthy Programs

Food Science for Relief and Development (FSRD)

Food-related aid has traditionally centered on humanitarian crises, agriculture in development, and nutrition. These are critically important areas for addressing food and nutrition insecurity, but FSRD seeks to create a more comprehensive food system that would allow food science to connect and enhance all three areas. FSRD can be utilized in both acute and chronic aid situations and incorporates long-term sustainability and food options that are precisely fit for their purpose.

Food Science for Relief and Development

Division Accomplishments/Recognition

  • The Outstanding Volunteer award honors a current Division member who provided exemplary volunteer work to the Division in the current year. The 2023-2024 recipient is Jana Schreuder.
  • The Outstanding Service award honors current Division members who have demonstrated a history of service to the Division or field. The 2023-2024 recipient is Donna Rosa.

Division Oral Competition Finalists

  • First: Daphne Jumilla-Lorenz, Universitat de Girona: Texture Characterization of Raw Tuna Muscle for the Advancement of Plant-Based Tuna Analog Development
  • Second: Juan Gao, Florida State University: In-vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties of Citrus Peel
  • Third: Xiaofang Xie, National University of Singapore: Enzymatic Usomerization for Rare D-Allulose Biosynthesis and Yeast-Assisted Isomer Removal From D-Allulose

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Maryland Section IFT Suppliers Night

Owings Mills, Maryland

Course

Revealing Emerging Food Trends: Insights for the Global FB Industry - Virtual Workshop

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Great Lakes Section IFT Supplier Night and Expo

Battle Creek, Michigan

Supplier Event

Great Lakes Section IFT 2025 Suppliers Day

Battle Creek, Michigan

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