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Nutraceutical & Functional Foods Division
Follow the latest scientific advances concerning health benefits of nutraceuticals and functional foods, and explore up-to-date industrial practices for optimizing their production and efficacy.
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- Abul Hossain
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Join Nutraceutical & Functional Foods Division (NFFD)!
With global uncertainty and increasing challenges (viruses, infection, non-communicable diseases), nutraceuticals and functional foods play a critical role in prevention, therapy assistance, reducing medical costs, and providing a higher quality of life to everyone. With treasures from nature, proper application by using scientific evidence is required. NFFD is the best bridge and platform to push and promote such development in the near future. With many members from the functional food area, our goal for this Division is to enhance our engagement with the nutraceutical (dietary supplement) field and bring in different perspectives to provide more information, knowledge, funding, collaboration, and job and internship opportunities to our members. Please reach out with questions about getting involved.
We welcome ideas and suggestions and encourage you to engage with us on IFT Connect and follow our LinkedIn so that you can receive Division news and participate in group discussions instantly. We also look forward to meeting you in person at IFT FIRST!
Division Accomplishments/Recognitions
The Outstanding Volunteer award honors a current Division member who provided exemplary volunteer work to the Division in the current year. The 2024-2025 recipient is Kaustav Majumder and Hong You.
The Outstanding Service award honors current Division members who have demonstrated a history of service to the Division or field. The 2024-2025 recipient is Milda Embuscado.
Division Oral Competition Finalists
First: Emerson Nolasco, University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Harnessing the Gut Microbiome: A Nutraceutical Strategy Using Egg White Hydrolysate for Hypertension Progression
Second: Harmeen Prasher, The Ohio State University: Pyranoanthocyanins Surpass Efficacy of Anthocyanins in Reduction of Inflammation Under Hypoxic Conditions In Vitro
Third: Asif Ali, Chung Shan Medical University: Anti-Neurodegeneration and Potential Contributors of Gac Fruit Using a HT-22 Cell Model
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Upcoming Events
May 5, 2026
Northern California Section IFT (NCIFT) Suppliers Night
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.
Section Event
April 29, 2026
IFT Event logo Maryland Section IFT Suppliers Night
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.
Section Event
April 20, 2026
Aksarben Section IFT Suppliers Expo
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.
Section Event
April 16, 2026
New York Section IFT Suppliers Day
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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Joining a Division is easy! Signing up for a Division gives you access to the Division’s IFT Connect Community, signs you up for their newsletter, and gives you access to Subject Matter Experts in the field. To sign up for a Division, visit IFT-Divisions. After signing into your account, check the boxes of the Divisions you would like to be involved with and click save.