IFT Sci Dish explores science, research, and perspectives from multiple disciplines related to the science of food and food innovation each aimed at sparking new ideas to ignite innovation in your work and career. Developed by IFT’s topical Divisions, member experts and special guests discuss important topics, challenges, and solutions impacting food science and technology today.
Bird Flu is a term that is used to describe the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Animal agriculture's impact on climate change can be addressed through sustainable food alternatives.
Bird Flu is a term that is used to describe the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The first instance of HPAI in 2022 was confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in Indiana on February 3 and since then, over 50 cases have been identified across 17 states, in both commercial and backyard flocks.
How we can address climate change by moving away from animal agriculture toward sustainable food alternatives, while ensuring nutrition and public health are not compromised.
Ancient grains have become a buzzword in the food and nutrition industries – and there's a reason that humankind has cultivated and utilized these grains for centuries.
Are you looking to start a career in the food space? Join Bruce Perkin, Armetha Pihlstrom (Senior Director of U.S. and Canada Foodservice Sales at Future Farms) and Dr. Owen Carryl (Executive Recruiter/Head of the Food Industry Practice at Kaye/Bassman International) as they discuss tips and tricks on how to nurture your career!
The global vanilla market is in flux: moving from undersupply to oversupply, and in the Wellness and personal health is on our minds now more than ever.
Join host Bruce Perkin and guest Dr. Brendan A. Niemira as they examine and explain cold plasma technology.
Join host Bruce Perkins to learn more about the student group who won the Don’t Spoil It! An International Digital Hackathon in March 2021.
Did you know it has been over 30 years since genetically modified crops were introduced for consumption?
Water is a critical resource for growing and processing food. This episode discusses the challenges we face regarding water, and present and future solutions to resolve them.
African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to be hot topic to those working in food. ASF has been spreading across the globe, killing millions of pigs and is a viable threat to the US pork industry as it has recently reached the Dominican Republic.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are a delicious part of any meal and are the area of focus for our next discussion.
The global pet food market is worth over $90 billion a year. As the pet food field continues to grow, many may be surprised to learn about the level of science that goes behind developing our furry friend’s favorite meals.
Humans have been eating microalgae for thousands of years. With consumers looking for innovative and sustainable products, microalgae is popping up as a unique ingredient in modern times as well.
It wasn’t long ago that the generally accepted view of growing food indoors was not commercially viable.
How do you create apple pie flavoring when everyone has their own memory of their favorite apple pie? This episode’s guests will help!
When consumers find a set of products and foods they like, they typically don’t want those things to change.
How human connection drives trends. Where do businesses start when they want to develop a new product and how do you know this product will be a hit with consumers?
The Importance of Pivoting and How the Covid-19 Pandemic is Helping Create a More Equitable Food System
As many companies are often looking for a competitive advantage to improve product success, it is critical that sensory scientists become an integrated part of the conversation.
