2023 Science Innovation Showcase
December 12, 2023 – December 14, 2023
Virtual, Event
This science-first and science-focused event brings together scientists from multiple sectors, at all stages of their careers from graduate students to professors, technical experts to CEOs.
22nd World Congress of Food Science & Technology
September 8, 2024 – September 12, 2024
Rimini, Italy
Global conference on food science, nutrition and health, food packaging and supply chains, emerging technology and food safety.
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Continuous Improvement: What Manufacturers are Doing to Reduce Sodium in Food Products
January 23, 2024
Washington, DC, Virtual
Sodium reduction initiatives date back to the 1970s and have impacted many types of products including bread, soups and canned food products, seasoning blends, savory snacks, and more. However, as the food supply and consumer behaviors evolve, more work is needed to further reduce sodium.
Effects of Sodium Reduction on Food Safety and Quality
January 25, 2024
Washington, DC, Virtual
Today, salt remains essential in many food commodities, such as dairy and ready-to-eat meats, not only as a preservative but also as a flavor enhancer and a means to improve texture. However, the need to reduce sodium consumption has become more critical to public health.
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Emerging Science: Leveraging Innovation to Address Technical Challenges of Reducing Sodium in Foods
January 26, 2024
Washington, DC, Virtual
Many food manufacturers and food service organizations have made commitments towards sodium reduction in their products and have introduced them into the market. There are many technical obstacles to reducing sodium in food products considering the functional roles of sodium-containing ingredients.
- Federal Trade Commission
- Good Food Institute
- GS1 US
- Health Canada
- Science Communication
- US FDA
With an overarching theme of 'Food and Nutrition: Science for the Future,' the focus for the 2023 Science Innovation Showcase features a diversity of topics. These topics include invited sessions with public sector leadership - including Government regulators. Additionally, the Showcase will include presentations from the next generation of scientists - graduate students and post-docs.
Looking to learn more? Here is the Executive Summary from the 2022 Science Innovation Showcase.
About the Showcase
Learn about the IAFNS Science Innovation Showcase - including what to expect with this virtual program.
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Register
Registering is quick & easy! Discounted registration available for public sector scientists and IAFNS members.Read More
Sharing Science
We invite you to learn more about the science to be presented at the Innovation Sessions.
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FAQs
Do you have questions?Answers to frequently asked questions here! Read More
Agenda
Check out our Agenda and see our Invited Sessions and our Innovation Session speakers.
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Advancing Science
Learn about who IAFNS is and our role in catalyzing science to advance public health.
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This science-first and science-focused event will bring together scientists from multiple sectors, at all stages of their careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue and discussion on the data, the technology and science being applied across the food and beverage ecosystem. Join us to learn about future possibilities!
Additionally, we will feature invited presentations from:
- Federal Trade Commission
- Good Food Institute
- GS1 US
- Health Canada
- Science Communication
- US FDA
With an overarching theme of 'Food and Nutrition: Science for the Future,' the focus for the 2023 Science Innovation Showcase features a diversity of topics. These topics include invited sessions with public sector leadership - including Government regulators. Additionally, the Showcase will include presentations from the next generation of scientists - graduate students and post-docs.
Looking to learn more? Here is the Executive Summary from the 2022 Science Innovation Showcase.
About the Showcase
Learn about the IAFNS Science Innovation Showcase - including what to expect with this virtual program.
Read More
Register
Registering is quick & easy! Discounted registration available for public sector scientists and IAFNS members.Read More
Sharing Science
We invite you to learn more about the science to be presented at the Innovation Sessions.
Read More
FAQs
Do you have questions?Answers to frequently asked questions here! Read More
Agenda
Check out our Agenda and see our Invited Sessions and our Innovation Session speakers.
Read More
Advancing Science
Learn about who IAFNS is and our role in catalyzing science to advance public health.
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Myths and Realities of Artificial Intelligence: Setting the Record Straight
December 5, 2023
Virtual, Event
Myths and Realities of Artificial Intelligence: Setting the Record Straight
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Food Safety Extension Workshop — McGill University & IAFNS
November 28, 2023
Virtual, Event
Join us for a day-long workshop to cover a range of key food safety topics.
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Technical Workshop on Probabilistic Exposure Assessment
November 9, 2023
Washington, DC, United States
Despite significant advances in risk assessments of foods and ingredients, exposure assessments tend to rely on deterministic approaches utilizing very conservative inputs. This workshop will focus on probabilistic exposure assessments which move away from single-point, deterministic exposure inputs.
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USDA Webinar Series – Western Human Nutrition Research Center
October 24, 2023
Virtual, Event
This 2-part series is co-organized by IAFNS and researchers with the USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center. Join current scientists as they share their latest research!
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Scientific Collaborations: From NAMs to Packaging
October 24, 2023 – October 25, 2023
Arlington VA, USA
At IAFNS, collaboration is one of our Core Values. With this presentation IAFNS is demonstrating thought leadership on how public and private sectors can work together for positive change. This presentation is part of the Science Symposium organized by the Personal Care Products Council.
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