Themed ‘SHIFT20,’ the event will focus on food innovation and sustainability issues.
June 4, 2020
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is doing things differently this year. IFT's annual meeting and food expo has taken place for 79 years, but 2020 is the first time the event will be entirely virtual.
Not only do cultures and enzymes impart unique product characteristics, but they also offer solutions for increased shelf stability and production efficiency.
Today's dairy processors have to cater to a group of consumers who want it all, from reduced-sugar and lactose-free products to long shelf lives and clean labels. So how could they create dairy offerings that meet so many different needs?
At 13, my grandson is starting to lift weights to build strength and be more competitive in sports. At 40-plus, my son continues to lift weights to keep his weight in check. And at 60-plus, I lift lighter weights and do yoga to keep my muscles strong and flexible. And each of us has a favorite protein supplement.
From old standbys such as vanilla and chocolate to trendy newcomers such as hibiscus and orange blossom, processors may now choose from a wide variety of flavors that promise to add a bit of fun and excitement to dairy product favorites.
On Jan. 1, 2020, the first stage of FDA's mandated Nutrition Facts label change went into effect. Companies with $10 million in annual sales or more are now required to list added sugars on their products' labels, and other brands will be required to follow suit by 2021.
More details regarding the virtual format will be shared in the coming weeks.
March 31, 2020
The Institute of Food Technologists announced that it will transition the IFT20 Annual Event and Food Expo, slated for July 12-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to a virtual event experience.
Phoenix-based Shamrock Farms launched Shamrock Farms Rockin' Protein Plus, a ready-to-drink beverage that combines the functional benefits of protein and superfruits.