The program honors ideas with the potential to transform the world’s food system.

The competition honors innovators working to elevate food system sustainability.

The Cargill leader first joined the food science group as a student member in 1999.

The industry event (held July 16–19 in Chicago) will feature exhibits, demos, and more.

The program will enable attendees to engage in real-world food development projects.

Trends, highlights and new ingredients, equipment and technology from IFT17.

IFT17, taking place June 26–28 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, has the theme of “Go with Purpose” and will include a lineup of world-renowned speakers.

IFT16 will take place July 16–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year’s theme is “Where Science Feeds Innovation,” and the event is hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).

Chicago will host this year’s IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo.

Mary Ellen Camire is the Institute of Food Technologists’ 75th president.