During IFT’s annual meeting in 1942, the first Nicolas Appert Award was presented, establishing a tradition of honoring members and organizations that has grown to reflect 19 different categories, collectively known as the IFT Achievement Awards. Together, the awards celebrate outstanding contributions in research, applications, and service in food science and technology.
A jury of IFT members and volunteers, appointed by the IFT Office of the President and led by a jury chair, reviews nominatio…