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Since 1939, the IFT has been a forum for passionate science of food professionals and technologists to collaborate, learn, and contribute all with the goal of inspiring and transforming collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. As a scientific community grounded in purpose, IFT feeds the minds that feed the world. NCIFT Bylaws | NCIFT Affiliation Agreement
NCIFT is seeking a Social Media volunteer to assist the Social Media Chair 2-3 hours per week on NCIFT's Facebook and LinkedIn. This includes: Are you the 2024 NCIFT Suppliers' Night Chair? This includes developing and putting on the events, as well as assuring the financial solvency/profitability of the events.
WEBINARS July 20, 2022: NCIFT- Lunch and Learn: Is Your Product Acidified Food- Understanding FDA Regulations June 29, 2022: NCIFT- Lunch and Learn: Sodium Reduction- Using Clean Label Salty, Umami and Kokumi Taste Modulations May 10, 2022: NCIFT Symposium: The Future of Food April 6, 2022: Labeling of Bioengineered Foods February 22, 2022: Virtual Showcase at The Lab@AgStart in Woodland, CA February 2, 2022: Rheology in Foods April 9, 2021: Maintaining Your Food Safety Programs During Disruptions November 17, 2020: How to Stay on the Right Side of Immunity Claims September 3, 2020: Virtual Cooking with kuya Corey May 29, 2020: Sensory Shelf Life Evaluation May 15, 2020: Covid-19 Safety Planning: How to Prepare Your Food Business for the Future. April 28, 2020: Risk Management and Liability March 27, 2020: Hot Topics in Food Labeling & Advertising (Pt. 1)
NCIFT members need to create a log-in and password to have access to the entire site, including the Hornblower!
The Suppliers' Night Chair will oversee and coordinate the work of volunteer leaders who create and manage the following annual events, beginning with the 2024 events:
More details to come. The next chair inquiries and nominations can be shared with nciftleadershipteam@gmail.com
Mr. Charlwit Kulchaiyawat
Ms. Erin Evers
Northern California Section of IFT executive committee have nominated the following members for their outstanding service to the section. Their names will be displayed in the Hall of Honor at IFT FIRST July 2022.
Outstanding Section Volunteer Award: Mr. Charlwit Kulchaiyawat
Charlwit has been volunteering with NCIFT since 2016 and been responsible for Scholarship and Grant Committee for the past 3 years. His professionalism, excellent teamwork and behind the scenes effort in managing the Grant and Scholarship committee is exceptional and outstanding. His passion is serving the students and giving back. He says: ” Similar to how the local Iowa Section IFT had supported me during my student days.” Having him responsible for a task, means nothing will be amiss. He will do what is needed, when is needed to be done and reach out to whom he must reach out to make sure the work is completed, and all in a humble way. We would like to thank him for his dedication and outstanding work.
Section Service Award: Ms. Erin Evers
In addition to serving as Membership Secretary and New Professional Development Chair for the past two years, Erin has been volunteering with NCIFT for more than 10 years. She has started the New Professionals Group in Northern California Section in 2013 and have been building the group ever since. You can see her in most events either as participant or organizer. For new volunteer leaders and members, she is the go-to person, answering their questions, providing support and guidance. Erin is passionate about connecting young food scientists with their peers and provide resources they need to excel. She always available to help in any way she can. We would like to thank her for her years of dedication, hard work and constant service.