IFT Florida Section to Host Suppliers Night Expo, A Celebration of Food Science, Technology, and Innovation in Florida

CHICAGO – January 20, 2025 – The Florida Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting its annual Suppliers Night Expo on January 23, 2025, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando. One of the fastest growing IFT Section Supplier Night Expos in the world, this unique showcase of food innovation and technology provides a unique glimpse into the future of food, uniting the Florida food community for a day of networking and education.

Short course seminars will be held from 8:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ET in the Conway Room. Cameron Carriglio will kick off the short courses with “Proteissimo 102 – A Sustainable Source of Complete Protein,” followed by “Inulin and the GLP-1 Craze – How it Impacts Formulators,” presented by Charles Purcell and Dylan Morton. Jeremy Choo and Elizabeth Lee will then discuss “Evolution of the Orange Crown: How King’s Hawaiian evolved from Hawaii to the continent US” with Dan Force and Paulina Widger wrapping up the short course seminars with “Colostrum Unveiled: A Revolutionary Path to Women’s Wellness.”

The Expo floor, located in Gatlin C Expo Hall, will then be open from 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., followed by a social hour. Exhibition space is sold out, marking over a decade of unprecedented growth for Florida’s can’t-miss food event of the year. Registration is free. Learn more or register for the Suppliers Night Expo.

“IFT Florida Section members are among the most passionate food professionals in the world, selflessly volunteering their time and expertise to help build a better and healthier food supply while making a difference in our communities,” said Luis Martinez, IFT Florida Section Suppliers Night Chair and Senior Vice President of R&D and Commercialization at Rubix Foods, a culinary and food science-focused provider of flavor and functional ingredients for restaurants and food manufacturers. “The Suppliers Night Expo embodies that passion as it would not be possible without the support of so many.”

The IFT Florida Section connects hundreds of members spanning all areas of the food and beverage industry across Florida with thousands of other food professionals to share knowledge and develop relationships. The IFT Florida Section actively supports its local communities, funding tens of thousands of scholarships every year. IFT Sections allow food science professionals to network with their local peers through a variety of events and opportunities. IFT has 47 Sections spread across the U.S., as well as Mexico, Japan, England, and Canada.

“IFT Sections are an outstanding way for food professionals to make strategic connections in their area, expand their community and skillset, while also supporting their local communities and the students who represent the future of the food industry,” said Alan Chewning, IFT Director of Section Engagement.

Those interested in attending a Section Supplier event in their area can view the IFT Section Event calendar.

To learn more about joining an IFT Section, go to Regional Sections. And to become a member of IFT and gain access to numerous networking opportunities and educational resources, go to IFT Membership.

About Institute of Food Technologists

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of approximately 11,000 individual members from more than 90 countries committed to advancing the science of food. Since 1939, IFT has brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology and related professions from academia, government, and industry to solve the world’s greatest food challenges. IFT works to ensure that its members have the resources they need to learn, grow, and innovate to advance the science of food as the population and the world evolve. IFT believes that science and innovation is essential to ensuring a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. For more information, please visit ift.org.

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