IFT names 83rd president: Christopher G. Downs, PhD
Downs follows IFT’s 2021-2022 President Vickie Kloeris, MS, CFS.
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)today announced Christopher (Chris) Downs, PhD, as its 83rd president. IFT is a nonprofit scientific institute committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system. Downs follows IFT’s 2021-2022 President Vickie Kloeris, MS, CFS.
“Since the moment Chris became an IFT member in 2015, he has enthusiastically brought a global perspective and extensive knowledge as a science of food professional to IFT,” said IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean. “With the curiosity, compassion, and commitment to supporting the global science of food community Chris exudes, we’re confident he will make a significant impact in his role as president of IFT this year.”