IFT celebrates its 75th anniversary with expo in New Orleans
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will hold its 2014 Annual Meeting & Food Expo—and celebrate its 75th anniversary—in New Orleans, June 21-24. Food industry professionals from around the world will find numerous educational sessions, informative speakers, networking and social events, exhibitors and more awaiting them at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, situated near the Mississippi River.
The annual event will feature short courses from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21. IFT will honor the recipients of the IFT Achievement Awards and its newly elected IFT Fellows on Saturday evening during the IFT Awards Celebration. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., and will be followed by a welcome reception at 6:45 p.m. at nearby Mardi Gras World. Attendees can relax with colleagues and friends, while enjoying New Orleans-style cuisine and entertainment.