Anticipating a Year of IFT Science Leadership

During my 40 years working in many parts of the world, I’ve been fascinated by the convergence on many food science issues, especially food safety. This is partly due to the globalization of our food supply and the increasing speed of communication fostered by the Internet. So we have a dichotomy, with more commonality in the issues, yet a more complex supply requiring rapid communication.

This year, IFT will continue to be a leader in food safety by focusing on the science of food and its …