John Ruff, formerly senior vice president of Kraft Foods, assumed the title of president of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) on Sept. 1. IFT’s 73rd president, he will work with members and staff to support IFT's overall mission of advancing the science of food to ensure a safe, abundant and healthful food supply.
Ruff was elected to IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow board of trustees in 1998 and chaired the organization for two terms. During this time, he re-energized corporate fundraising and helped establish new initiatives such as Expert Reports and the Discovery Education program.