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IAFNS work supports two presentations at the upcoming National Nutrient Databank Conference at American University.
Partners of USDA's Global Branded Food Products Database will highlight recent initiatives. Initiatives that advance data quality standards, align product attributes with regulations, and display the data in formats consistent with food labels will be addressed.
The second presentation will be on a new iPhone app that displays food additive information right from the grocery store aisle. The app was developed by an IAFNS summer graduate research assistant.
					
Advancing Data and Quality Standards for Branded Food Products: USDA's Public Private Partnership in Action 
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Presentation will be given April 13 from 1:45-2:05 pm ET.
Speaker:
Brandon Herring, University of Maryland
Contributors:
Trish Zecca, MS, IAFNS
Kerri Fulton, MS, GS1 US
					
On-Device AI for Real-Time Food Additive Education: Deploying Large Language Models with Retrieval-Augmented Generation on Mobile Platforms
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The iPhone food additives app presentation will be given April 13 from 10:40-11:00 am ET.
Speaker:
Yi Wang, University of Connecticut
Contributor:
Yihang Feng, University of Connecticut (graduate).
	
For National Nutrient Databank Conference program information, click here.
 


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1 pm - 5 pm (April 21) and 8 am - 4 pm (April 22)
This event, organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from representatives from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Health and Human Services (DHHS), and others.
					
Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications
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Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications
April 22, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This panel will examine the evolving landscape of ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) through three complementary lenses. The first segment will highlight current scientific research on UPFs, including emerging evidence on health impacts and classification challenges. The discussion will then shift to consumer insights, exploring public perceptions, purchasing behaviors, and communication gaps surrounding UPFs. The session will conclude with an overview of new non‑UPF certification efforts from leading organizations, outlining how these standards aim to guide industry reformulation and support clearer choices for consumers. Together, the panel will provide a comprehensive view of the science, sentiment, and solutions shaping the future of UPF policy and practice.
Speakers:
Alyssa Pike, RDN, IFIC
Nicholas Jury, PhD, NIH ONR
Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RDN, IAFNS
Kelly Burgess, MBA, RD, LD, Non-UPF Certified
Moderator: Lauren O Connor, PhD, MPH, Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center
					
Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety
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Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety
April 22, 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Modern technology is actively reshaping how we ensure the safety of our supply chains, manufacture foods, and communicate nutrition information to stakeholders and consumers. This session begins with an overview of data-driven approaches to advance food safety and then transitions into a deeper look at advanced AI-driven platforms shaping food product development and consumer understanding. open the session by discussing the Partnerships for Food Traceability's role in leading a pilot program to help industry implement the food traceability rule. The IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens app will be presented as part of this program.

Speakers:
Eric Marshall, JD, Partnership for Food Traceability
Jay Gilbert, PhD, IFT
Yi Wang, PhD, University of Maryland
	
For more information about the 9 Guiding Principles and the work of the IAFNS Food Classification Working Group, click here.
For more information about the Food Safety Lens app on food additives, click here.
For more information about the event, click here.


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The 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.

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
Learn about the 2026 Annual Meeting - including what to expect with this event as an attendee.
			
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Register Today
Discounted registration available for public sector scientists and IAFNS members.


			
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Hotel and Travel
A block of hotel rooms (at a discount) is available. Reserve today!
			
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FAQs
Do you have questions?

Answers to frequently asked questions here!
			
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Agenda and Speaker Bio
We will be updating with the agenda and speaker bios.
			
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Advancing Science
Learn about who IAFNS is and how we advance science that matters to the food and beverage ecosystem.
			
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The second presentation will be on a new iPhone app that displays food additive information right from the grocery store aisle. The app was developed by an IAFNS summer graduate research assistant.
					
Advancing Data and Quality Standards for Branded Food Products: USDA's Public Private Partnership in Action 
											Expand
					
Presentation will be given April 13 from 1:45-2:05 pm ET.
Speaker:
Brandon Herring, University of Maryland
Contributors:
Trish Zecca, MS, IAFNS
Kerri Fulton, MS, GS1 US
					
On-Device AI for Real-Time Food Additive Education: Deploying Large Language Models with Retrieval-Augmented Generation on Mobile Platforms
											Expand
					
The iPhone food additives app presentation will be given April 13 from 10:40-11:00 am ET.
Speaker:
Yi Wang, University of Connecticut
Contributor:
Yihang Feng, University of Connecticut (graduate).
	
For National Nutrient Databank Conference program information, click here.
 


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Controversy continues around classifying foods based on variable criteria that incorporate some degree of food processing and characteristics related to food formulation. Processed foods are in the news, on social media, and debated across the globe. Health-related characteristics of processed foods continue to dominate discussions from consumers to policy makers.
But the science landscape is not stagnant. Research is continuing. This event provided an updated view of the scientific landscape on processed foods and connect attendees with research consortia that are working to advance science and benefit public health. With science and evidence, all stakeholders can continue to revise and strengthen their approach.
		

				
				
				
	
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