Exploring Processing Advances at the Expo

I do not usually get to attend many technical sessions at the IFT Annual Meeting because I generally focus on the Expo, but this year I did have the opportunity to hear some interesting papers and observe some useful posters.

A session sponsored by the Citrus Products and the Fruit and Vegetable Divisions on juice and beverage spoilage by thermophilic aciduric bacteria (TAB) was especially relevant as I consult with acidified food and beverage manufacturers. Alicyclobaccilus is not a health issue…