Join Lake Erie Section IFT members and friends at our annual golf outing at the beautiful Signature of Solon Golf & Country Club in Solon, Ohio—one of Northeast Ohio’s most acclaimed private clubs. This captivating championship course offers the perfect balance of challenge for seasoned golfers and a scenic, enjoyable experience for duffers alike. Check-in and access to the driving range begin at 10:00 a.m., with a picnic-style lunch served from 10:30–11:30 a.m. The outing kicks off with an 11:30 a.m. shotgun start, setting the stage for an exceptional day on the course. Following play, enjoy a post-round reception featuring food, drinks, and great company as we wrap up a fantastic day of golf and networking.
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Food Safety & Quality Management Division
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On-Demand Webinar: Best Practices in Sensory Evaluation for Quality Management
Sensory evaluation is a powerful tool for effective quality management programs. Learn from speakers Carole Sanders (General Mills Inc.) and Eddie Kusmider (Kraft Heinz) as they share diverse insights from the perspectives of sensory evaluation, quality management, and product development. The panelists discuss best practices of sensory evaluation that apply to quality management, describe how sensory evaluation can be integrated into quality management programs, and explain for the value of sensory evaluation to enhance quality management programs.
Division Oral Competition Finalists
First: Jae Eun Cha, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa: Development of a Multiplex PCR Method for Simultaneous Detection of Five Tropical Fruit Species Second: Yuan Guo, National University of Singapore: Mitigation of Staphylococcus Aureus Contamination in Cultivated Meat Production Using Antimicrobial Peptide 1018-K6 Third: Rishabh Goyal, Washington State University: Hyperspectral Imaging and Machine-learning Approaches for Predicting Microbial Contamination on Fresh Produce
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Upcoming Events
May 20, 2026
Lake Erie Section IFT Suppliers Expo 2026
Explore the latest in food ingredients, services, logistics, and more – all FREE for attendees! Attendees represent all sectors of the food industry, from packaging to manufacturing, to R&D and food safety, to marketing and sales and beyond.
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May 19, 2026
Lake Erie Section IFT Golf Outing 2026
Join us for a day of golf at one of Northeast Ohio's most acclaimed private golf clubs!
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May 5, 2026
Northern California Section IFT (NCIFT) Suppliers Night 2026
Join us for an afternoon and evening of education and expo time. The symposium team is building an interesting and educational event, but continues to confirm speakers so more on that as it develops. We're confident that you'll find it great. With almost 250 exhibitors, you'll want to wear your comfortable shoes! In addition, this will be our second year providing a poster competition for our students. Be sure to look over the posters and ask the presenters some questions.
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April 29, 2026
Maryland Section IFT Suppliers Night 2026
Join us for the 2026 Maryland IFT Suppliers Night! The Maryland IFT Suppliers Night is a key networking event for food and beverage professionals across the Mid-Atlantic region. It brings together food manufacturers, beverage companies, ingredient suppliers, R&D specialists, and quality assurance experts for an evening focused on innovation and collaboration. Attendees can connect with peers, explore new products and technologies, and discover solutions that support product development and food safety.
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April 20, 2026
Aksarben Section IFT Suppliers Day 2026
One benefit of joining Aksarben IFT Section is being part of a vibrant community. During our events, you can connect with others in the food and beverage industry, keep up to date with rising market and technological trends, and together explore the possibilities and the future of food.
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April 16, 2026
New York Section IFT Suppliers Day 2026
Join us for a morning of Technical Seminars and an afternoon of nearly 200 exhibitors. End the day with networking, appetizers, and cash bar in Birchwood Manor's West Lounge and covered outdoor terrace.
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