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โ ๏ธ What happens when AI detects risk before contamination occurs?
That's the question Jeff Varcoe, VP of Quality Assurance & Food Safety at The JM Smucker Co. is exploring.
Dive into insights on environmental monitoring, predictive analytics and more: hubs.la/Q04lfdGj0
#FoodManufacturing #FoodIndustry #QualityAssurance
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Consumers are looking for NA drinks that fit the same moments, rituals, and experiences.
How should beverage developers respond? ๐น
Find out here: hubs.la/Q04kQz3-0
Sponsored by: @AppliedFoods
#FoodScience #BeverageInnovation #ConsumerTrends
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AI may help food safety teams act sooner, but human expertise remains essential.
That's one of the many discussions explored in our new AI & Food Safety series, featuring insights from food safety leaders across industry, academia, consulting, and law.
Explore the first article and the new Food Safety Hub: hubs.la/Q04kB6DL0
#WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety #FoodScience
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Climate change is reshaping every part of the food system. ๐
From food waste and supply chain disruptions to workforce readiness and sustainable innovation, the challenges ahead are complex and deeply connected.
๐ Review the challenges below, then explore the full white paper for expert insights and solutions: hubs.la/Q04kn7Tb0
#WorldEnvironmentDay #FoodScience #FoodSystems #ClimateResilience #FutureOfFood
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๐ What's happening in food policy right now?
Ingredient reviews. Food labeling. Ultra-processed foods. FDA oversight.
These conversations are shaping the future of food, and theyโre happening right now.
๐ Read the LinkedIn newsletter for more: hubs.la/Q04jZSrx0
#FoodScience #FoodPolicy #FoodSafety #FoodInnovation
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The climate conversation around food keeps getting stuck at farms and grocery shelves. But there's much more to it than that.
Our Chief Science and Technology Officer joins the Sustainability in Your Ear podcast from @Earth911 to discuss precision fermentation, climate adaptation, UPFs and more.
Don't sleep on this episode: hubs.la/Q04jH3ZN0
#FoodScience #Sustainability #ClimateChange #FutureOfFood
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Great to see the IFT Mexico Section recognized at Expo Alimentaria Costa Rica 2026 for its work advancing food science and innovation across Latin America. ๐๐
Through partnerships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to science, the section continues to create opportunities to connect the regionโs food science community and support innovation across the food system.
We love seeing the growing impact of IFT communities around the world. ๐
#FoodScience #FoodInnovation #LatinAmerica #FoodTechnology #Innovation
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Memorial Day Weekend starts the season of gathering around food.
From long weekends and cookouts to graduations and game nights, this is the season when food becomes more social, shareable, and experience-driven:
โจ Familiar foods with a twist
๐ Bold global flavors
๐ง Shareable snack experiences
๐ฅ Seasonal moments worth remembering
#FoodScience #FoodTrends #SummerFood #FoodInnovation #MemorialDay #ConsumerInsights
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๐ Grocery shopping has become more strategic for almost everyone.
93% of shoppers say theyโve changed how they buy food because of rising costs.
That means:
๐ฐ More coupons
๐ท๏ธ More store brands
๐ Fewer impulse buys
๐ฆ More bulk purchases
Which of these data points speaks to consumer habits you're noticing?
#FoodSystem #ConsumerInsights #FoodIndustry #Inflation #GroceryTrends
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๐ฌ Trust in food science is earned one conversation at a time.
This monthโs newsletter explores how food scientists, communicators, and industry leaders are working to rebuild trust through clearer, more relatable science communication.
Read the latest here: hubs.ly/Q04hq0Cs0
#FoodScience #ScienceCommunication #ConsumerTrust #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood
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25 years of impact in food science ๐ฌ๐
Weโre celebrating the anniversary of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety with 25 of the journalโs most impactful review articles. ๐
๐ Most-cited
๐ Landmark reviews
๐ Most-read paper ever
Explore the collection:
hubs.la/Q04hcvhN0
#FoodScience #FoodSafety #IFT #Research
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๐ฅค Functional beverages are booming.
๐ถ๏ธ Flavor shortcuts are reshaping home cooking.
๐ Event-driven eating is fueling snack innovation.
๐ฅ Bakery products are balancing comfort convenience.
Explores the shifts shaping food and beverage innovation in 2026: hubs.la/Q04gxBnR0
#FoodTrends #FoodScience #CPG #FoodInnovation
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๐ฝ๏ธ Food science, made practical.
J. Kenji Lรณpez-Alt shares how familiar examples, humor, metaphors, and transparency can help bring food science closer to everyday life. ๐ฌ
Read the interview here: hubs.la/Q04fFWQ30
#FoodScience #ScienceCommunication #FutureOfFood
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Behind every IFT moment is a volunteer making it happen.
This National Volunteer Month, weโre celebrating 1,400 individuals who give their time, energy, and passion to move the food science community forward.
๐ฑ Connections that shape careers
๐ค Relationships that last
๐ฌ Science that grows through community
We are IFT because of you. Thank you.
#NationalVolunteerMonth #IFTCommunity #Volunteerism
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Your gut influences more than digestion.
๐ง From immunity to brain and heart health, the microbiome is shaping how we think about nutrition.
๐ฌ Find out what the emerging science says about almonds as a potential prebiotic: hubs.la/Q04dDfF-0
[Sponsored blog by @almonds - The Almond Board of California]
#GutHealth #FoodScience #NutritionScience #Microbiome #FunctionalFoods
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Circular food systems are gaining momentumโฆ but scaling them is where it gets complicated.
From upcycling to new technologies, the future of food depends on how well we connect ideas across the entire system.
In this SciDish episode, experts explore:
๐ฑ Upcycling and circular systems
๐ฌ Technologies reshaping food production
๐ How system-level thinking drives real change
๐ง Listen here: hubs.la/Q04dg3QL0
#FoodScience #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Innovation #EarthWeek
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๐๏ธFood waste is becoming more measurable. โป๏ธ Byproducts are being reconsidered as inputs. Climate strategies are being evaluated with greater rigor. ๐
It's #EarthDay, and our latest newsletter covers what the food science community needs to know. Read the special edition here: hubs.la/Q04d4ZTv0
#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FoodSystems #EarthWeek
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Food waste is often seen as a landfill issue, but the real impact starts much earlier. ๐
The real impact happens upstream, across production, processing, and distribution. Thatโs why reducing food loss is one of the most powerful climate levers we have.
Dive in here:
hubs.la/Q04cNMkN0
#FoodWaste #FoodSystem #ClimateSolutions #EarthWeek
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A career in food science can start early and grow through community. ๐ฉโ๐
From childhood IFT events to IFTSA leadership, this story shows how family and mentorship shapes the next generation.
๐ Read the full story: hubs.la/Q04clvF90
#FoodScience #Leadership #STEMCareers #IFTSA
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Traceability is key to smarter food system decisions. ๐๐
Join FAIRR WWFโs webinar on data, risk, and supply chains, featuring insights from IFTโs own expert.
Save your spot: hubs.la/Q04bRYG_0
#FoodTraceability #FoodSystem #SupplyChain #FoodScience #Sustainability #RiskManagement
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