IAFNS at the Society for Prevention Research Meeting: Science-Based Principles for Food Classification Focused on Processing and Formulation – to Support Public Health
May 26, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Washington DC, United States
2026 IAFNS Annual Meeting
June 24, 2026 – June 25, 2026
Washington DC, National Press Club
he IAFNS 2026 Annual Summer Science Symposium will be held at The National Press Club (529 14th St NW, Washington, DC) – with an option for remote participation – on June 24 and June 25.
IAFNS at IFT FIRST
July 12, 2026 – July 15, 2026
Chicago, United States
IAFNS will present at the Scientific & Technical Forum at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo in Chicago.
IAFNS at Advances in Food & Beverage Testing 2026
July 22, 2026 – July 23, 2026
Virtual, United States
IAFNS will be presenting at the “Advances in Food & Beverage Testing 2026” conference sponsored by Technology Networks on a new solvent for cleaning dry food processing equipment.
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IAFNS at IAFP 2026
July 26, 2026 – July 29, 2026
New Orleans, United States
IAFNS Food Microbiology and Food Chemical Safety Committees are organizing sessions to be given at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting 2026.
- The IAFNS Annual Summer Science Symposium is a unique gathering of scientific and regulatory experts.
The focus of all sessions is on science that supports credible decision making by government regulators, industry professionals, academic researchers and other stakeholders in the food and beverage ecosystem.
For more information, please contact am2026@iafns.org.
About the 2026 Annual Meeting
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Advancing Science
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Balancing Innovation and Consumer Expectations: Aligning Food Safety and Building Trust Roundtable
Monday, July 27, 8:30-10:00 am CT.
For food safety professionals, the convergence of sustainability goals and shifting consumer expectations requires proactive adaptation of hazard analyses, verification methods, and communication approaches to address these changes. This roundtable will provide an interactive forum to explore emerging risks, share perspectives, and identify strategies to build trust while advancing food safety.
Speakers:
-Jason Jacobs (Beechnut)
-Meredith Carothers (USDA FSIS)
-Ben Chapman (NC State)
-Matt Herrick (IDFA)
-Mark Moorman (FDA)
Food Safety Management in Fermented Food Production
Wednesday, July 29, 1:30-3:30 pm CT.
This session will open with an overview of fermentation processes and food safety risks, identifying data gaps and priority concerns. Subsequent talks will address commodity-specific issues in fermented vegetables, dairy and plant-based analogs, and fermented meats. Presentations will examine validation and shelf-life studies, corrective actions when processes fail, and case studies that highlight both problems and solutions. With an applied science perspective, this session will provide actionable strategies and practical pathways for improved risk management in the expanding world of traditionally fermented products.
Speakers:
-Maria Marco (UC Davis)
-David Bean (Federation University Australia)
-Jennifer Wages (Tyson)
-Sam Alcaine (IDFA)
Food Chemical Safety Assessment: How & Why
Tuesday, July 28, 2:30-3:30 pm CT.
Moderator: Paul Hanlon, PhD, Abbott Nutrition
Speakers:
-Craig Llewelyn, PhD, J.S. Held LLC
-Norb Kaminski, PhD, Michigan State University
-Kristi Muldoon Jacobs, PhD, Director, Office of Premarket Additive Safety, FDA
For more information about the conference, click here.
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Past Events
IAFNS at Food Policy Impact
April 21, 2026 – April 22, 2026
Washington, DC, United States
Organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists, this panel will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives on food classification and food processing/formulation. It will also include a presentation on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app.
IAFNS at National Nutrient Databank Conference
April 13, 2026 – April 15, 2026
Washington, DC, United States
As a proud partner in the Partnership for Health: USDA Global Branded Food Products Database, IAFNS will join others in describing recent initiatives of the USDA Global Branded Food Products Database. In addition, a presentation on the Food Additive Lens App for the iPhone will be given at the upcoming National Nutrient Databank Conference.
Read more about IAFNS at National Nutrient Databank Conference
IAFNS at Safe Food California 2026 Conference
April 7, 2026 – April 9, 2026
Monterey CA, United States
IAFNS will be presenting at Safe Food California, the West Coast’s Premier Food Safety & Quality Conference.
Read more about IAFNS at Safe Food California 2026 Conference
Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 2: Practical Application of Unsaturated Fats in Health-Promoting Dietary Patterns
April 2, 2026
Virtual, Event
There is an abundance of conflicting messages about the health impact of unsaturated fats and which foods to eat as well as limit. This webinar series is targeted to health professionals addressing patient and client questions.
Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 1: The Scientific Basis for Eating Foods Rich in Unsaturated Fats
April 1, 2026
Virtual, Event
In the United States, attention and confusion about the role of unsaturated fat-containing foods in the diet is being fueled by debate among some prominent health decision-makers, along with a proliferation of misinformation from media influencers, particularly about polyunsaturated fats. This webinar aimed at practitioners will explore the issues underlying these conversations.