The Top 10 Breakthroughs in Food Science in the Past 75 Years

A scientific breakthrough is defined as a significant, sometimes sudden discovery or development that results in the removal of a barrier to progress. In recognition of the 75th anniversary of IFT’s annual food expo and scientific and applied sessions, I have compiled a list of the top 10 food science breakthroughs. Others might come up with a very different list, but this is my list, so here they are in more or less chronological order. It is interesting to note the incredible productivit…