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This week, Emanueli Backes writes about the future of alternative proteins. You will learn about the need for alternative proteins, consumers’ acceptance, and other challenges around the topic. If you want to learn more about the types of alternative proteins and the barriers that exist at making them marketable, check out the article on SMF!

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Will the consumption of alternative protein sources be required in the future? By Emanueli Backes What awaits us The world’s population is predicted to reach 9.1 billion people by 2050 – which is 1.3 billion people more than today – according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) [1]. However, this huge increase comes against the current ca...

This week, Abbey Thiel tells us all about Food Science for Relief and Development! FSRD is an emerging area of food science that enhances global food security, eliminates malnutrition, and grows sustainable economies in relief and development regions. If you want to learn more about FSRD, check out the article on SMF!

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Food Science for Relief and Development (FSRD)—An Emerging Area of Food Science By Abbey Thiel One of my most rewarding college classes wasn’t a class at all. It was an independent study where I collaborated with a local food pantry on just about any project where my knowledge of food science could help feed the community. I taught them how to correctly store fresh produce to...

Thank you Campden BRI for supporting this years IFTSA Graduate Research Video Competition and congratulations to this year’s winner!!

Congratulations to the winners of the Smart Snack for Kids Product Development Competition!!

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 Snacks in School” recommendations. (Specific information can be found here.)

Teams are empowered to use their imagination in the science and overall appeal in the creation of a novel product. A crucial component of a winning product is the team’s ability to relay the food or beverage’s “smart” qualities to both a technical and general audience.

Congratulations Thea Dominique C. Sinsin for re-designing the Official Food Geek Logo!!