P repared sandwiches and other handheld fare are satisfying consumer demand for convenience in both grocery retail and ...

A health and nutrition expert shares insights from the NIH-FDA Nutrition Regulatory Science Workshop, including the ...

Since 1985, the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) College Bowl Competition has tested the knowledge of student teams from across the United States in the following areas: ...

The 35th Annual IFTSA and Mars Product Development Competition is a chance for students to take the skills and knowledge learned in school and apply them to a real-world situation. Each participating ...

The IFTSA Smart Snacks for Kids Competition challenges students to develop a fun and nutritious food or beverage product targeted at kids and/or teens. Products must abide by the USDA “Guide to Smart ...

This controversial food classification system raises reasonable questions about ultra-processed foods, but we need to think ...

Joanne Slavin, a food scientist and former member of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans advisory committee weighs in ...

This controversial food classification system raises reasonable questions about ultra-processed foods, but we need to think critically about what it fails to factor in. University of Copenhagen ...

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75 contact hours (CH) every 5 years is required to support your application for renewal. Each contact hour (CH) equals one hour of instruction. To keep your CFS current, you must renew it every five ...