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
Personalizing the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for your Clients through Science and Application
June 3, 2026
Virtual, Event
The purpose of the webinar is to help Registered Dietitians and other health professionals translate existing U.S. diet policy into practical advice and applications, addressing questions about how to start with protein as the foundation of a healthful diet while managing saturated fat as the basis for translating guidance into food choices and diet patterns.
Cleaning in Low-Moisture Food Facilities and Practical Applications of a Novel Dry Cleaning and Sanitation Agent
June 16, 2026
Virtual, Event
Dry or low-moisture foods, whether a pet’s kibble or a child’s snack, may feel safe, but they still retain the potential for serious microbial risks. This webinar will include an overview of best practices for cleaning in low-moisture food production facilities as well as the application of a novel, evaporative, low-moisture, and antimicrobial liquid.
2026 IAFNS Annual Meeting
June 24, 2026 – June 25, 2026
Washington DC, National Press Club
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.
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.
- 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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Hotel and Travel
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Agenda and Speaker Bio
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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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Designing Studies to Assess Consumer Responses to Risk and Benefit Information
October 14, 2025
Virtual, Event
This webinar was Part Two of an IAFNS Webinar Series with RTI on Optimizing Information to Enhance Consumer Health and Wellness: Designing Studies to Assess Consumer Responses to Risk and Benefit Information.
How Should We Measure Perceptions of Product Risks and Benefits?
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IAFNS at FNCE 2025 – The Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo
October 11, 2025 – October 14, 2025
Nashville, USA
IAFNS presented a session on food classification at FNCE 2025 in Nashville, TN.
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UPDATE Project Expert Workshop
October 8, 2025 – October 9, 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark
Members of the IAFNS Food Classification Working Group and Writing Team attended this event to share insights and present IAFNS Principles for Food Classification.
Innovations in Consumer Perception and Behavior Measurement
September 30, 2025
Virtual, Event
This webinar was Part One of an IAFNS Webinar Series with RTI on Optimizing Information to Enhance Consumer Health and Wellness: Innovations in Consumer Perception and Behavior Measurement.
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Sweet Taste Exposure: Taste, Preference and Eating Behaviors and the Role of Low- & No-Calorie Sweeteners
September 25, 2025
Virtual , Event
This webinar was the third in the series and explored new learnings on the relationship between sweet taste exposure and an individual’s taste preference. It also addressed eating behaviors and liking for sweet foods. Experts presented data from the Sweet Tooth project a dietary intervention study with partial food provision.
