One look around at the 2013 IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo® at McCormick Place in Chicago, and the success of this year’s event was apparent. It was a feast for the eyes, ears, mouth, and mind as more than 23,700 people registered to attend scientific sessions, network with colleagues, and interact with exhibitors. It was one of the best-attended IFT annual meetings in recent years.
The meeting offered more than 350 speakers, 100 scientific sessions, and 1,200 poster presentations. A …