IFT’s Science and Policy experts have forecasted the top ten food and beverage trends for the coming year. Digital technologies loom large on the list—from the growing impact of artificial intelligence to the need for tech-enabled traceability across the food supply chain.

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T here are many of you who might have heard the old joke: What is worse than finding a worm in an apple? Answer: Half a worm. It’s a punchline that has likely turned the stomach of many. The primary focus of most food safety management systems is control of biological and physical hazards, but to most people, the biological hazards are invisible.

W hile no one knows exactly what the future will hold, some are better at forecasting it than others. And that includes some of the trends experts Food Technology tapped for our 2025 consumer outlook series.. Here’s a sampling of predictions the consumer experts shared. See the December 2024/January 2025 issue of the magazine for …

Annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge. Hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists and funded by the Seeding The Future Foundation, the Challenge is intended to support innovations that have the potential for significant impact at scale and over time, and benefit at least one or more of the following intersecting domains: nutritious food for a …

2020年7月1日 · This month’s Processing column continues the theme of “How is it processed?” with a focus on sugar. In addition to exploring the history, market, and consumption of sugar, the column will outline the steps involved in processing and production.

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What, When, and Where America Eats Take-home meals with away-from-home flavors, a Boomer cutback in everyday cooking, and rising culinary interest in plant-based foods for reasons that extend beyond healthfulness are some of the hottest trends in the industry today.

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