The Scientific Program at IFT17 in Las Vegas, June 25–28, 2017, will feature 100 oral sessions, 689 printed poster papers, and 139 e-poster presentations. The following are brief descriptions of the sessions related to food safety and quality.
Food Safety and Quality
In session 007, “Nano-Enabled Packaging to Increase Food Safety and Decrease Food Waste,” on Monday, June 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Hongda Chen will discuss safety assessment of engineered nanoparticles in food p…
Martin Slayne, PhD, calls for ending the finger-pointing and focusing on collaboration, evidence-based science, and meaningful solutions for healthful food choices.
As scrutiny around ultra-processed foods grows, manufacturers are examining processing choices more closely. In this Q&A, Pall Corporation’s Kartheek Anekella, PhD, explains how filtration supports ingredient functionality and modern food manufacturing.
Selected highlights from IFT’s Academic Knowledge Base 2025 research
In this column, the author discusses the purpose of environmental monitoring programs, their regulatory basis, and how zoning helps identify and control environmental pathogen risks.
News items about the food system