Issue 3 I November 4, 2024

With the NYIFT and CNJIFT 2024-2025 program year off to a strong start, we would like to step back from our usual highlighting of monthly events to let our members know about the Section’s on-going commitment to the next generation of food scientists.

The New York Section and Central New Jersey subsection put considerable resources towards both the Rutgers University Food Science Program and Montclair State University’s Foods and Nutrition Program. Part of our commitment to these programs is financial.

Expenditures for Suppliers’ Day and Program Events are critical to our ongoing purpose as a professional organization. However, one third of the Section’s annual expenses are in support of students through scholarships and other stipends. This is our investment in the future of IFT as a global organization.

Just as important as our financial commitment to scholarship is our ongoing working relationship with students and faculty at both Rutgers and Montclair State. This occurs at an official level with student representation on our executive committee and unofficially as individual participants in university events.

Recently, Debbie Levine, Joe Light, and Marc Meyers (all active NYIFT and CNJIFT members) presented talks on the lifetime benefits of IFT membership, Section IFT membership, as well as the ongoing career value of a degree in Food Science for Rutgers undergraduate and graduate students.

Viral Shulka (President of the IFT Student Association [IFTSA]) added current perspectives with an overview of the IFTSA. The response from the students was very positive and we are sure that the experience was equally fulfilling for Debbie, Joe, Marc, and Viral as well.

The GLP-1 [glucagon-like peptide-1] medications phenomenon is expected to cover 10% of the global population and demand outpaces supply in many countries. The medically supported weight loss market is projected to reach up to $100 billion by 2030. 

These weight loss and diabetes control medications should be looked at as an opportunity more than a threat to the Food Industry. This event will be a panel presentation of 4 speakers and a moderator followed by Q&A with the audience. Learn More.

Grain House

225 Morristown Rd

Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920

Menu

Salad: Local farm-fresh seasonal Caprese fruit salad with burrata cheese & crostini

Choice of entree:

1.Pan seared Atlantic salmon basil grapefruit beurre blanc

2.“Goffle Farm” Chicken scallopini sun-dried tomato, artichoke, chardonnay sauce

3.Vegetarian option (Chef’s Choice)

Dessert sampler plate: S’mores shooter, Mini apple cider donut,Cheesecake bite

Fees

• Members – $55
• Non-Members – $60
• Students, Unemployed, Retirees, Executive Board – $30

Join Ingredion's Culinology team for an engaging sneak peek into their 2025 Texture and Taste Trends Report. Don't miss this opportunity to experience innovative approaches to food texture and share insights with fellow food science professionals.

The balance of the program for the 2024/2025 NYIFT/CNJIFT year is still being planned; but will include:

• A virtual presentation in January, 2025 from Lynn Dornblaser of MINTEL.
• Student Night at Rutgers University in February, 2025. 
• Suppliers’ Day along with a technical seminar and other events are being planned for April 15, 2025 in Edison, New Jersey.

Look for the NIFTY News for additional details as the planning committee works on another year of timely topics. Dates are subject to change based on speaker and venue availability.

NYIFT offers scholarships for students in the Food Science Department at Rutgers University and the Nutrition & Food Studies Program at Montclair State University. 

Below are the deadlines for the Scholarship submissions and judging:

• By January 10, 2025, all submissions for undergraduate and graduate scholarships should be uploaded to the website.
• Judging will take place on January 24, 2025, for Rutgers students, with a backup date of January 31, 2025.

Montclair State University scholarship judging date will be announced soon.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR A DEPENDENT OF NYIFT MEMBER

The NYIFT awards one scholarship ($1,500) to a dependent of a NYIFT member. The student must be a Senior in high school or a student at a College/University/Institution pursuing a career in the food industry. Applications must be received by the deadline of January 10, 2025.

Additional details are available on the NYIFT website https://nyift.org/student-scholarships/

Nominations Now Open Through January 17, 2025!

Each year, IFT shines the spotlight on individuals or teams for their remarkable contributions in research, applications, and service in the field of food science and technology. If someone you know is advancing the profession through their work, nominate them for an IFT Achievement Award. Additionally, IFT honors exemplary achievement and service to the profession through the IFT Fellows Program. All recipients will be honored during ceremonies at IFT FIRST ‘25 in Chicago.

Applications for IFT Achievement Awards and Fellows are open through January 17, 2025 - start thinking about an outstanding individual or team for these Awards.

For complete details on the nomination process visit https://www.ift.org/community/awards-and-recognition.

Mr. Charles Feldberg, a former NYIFT member, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2024. He spent 35 years at CPC International/Best Food as Vice President for Health, Safety and Quality Assurance. 

He was a noted industry expert on food regulation and safety who published a variety of technical papers; worked closely with several U.N. bodies including the Food and Agricultural Organization; and served as U.S. representative to the International Federation of Grocery Manufacturers Associations.

Mr. Feldberg was Chair of NYIFT in 1967-68 and Secretary of the Section in 1966-67. He was a Fellow of IFT. Mr. Feldberg encouraged everyone working at CPC International/Best Foods to become active in both the New York Section and at IFT on Committees and in Divisions.

IFT President

Christopher Daubert

Help Wanted on the CNJIFT Arrangements Committee

Culinary Coordinator Extraordinaire!

Calling All CNJIFT Members: We need a dedicated volunteer to take over the arrangements for our meetings. 

What You’ll Do:

• Scout the Best Restaurants: Find central, convenient locations with delicious food, excellent service, and reasonable prices.
• Manage All Arrangements: From booking to ensuring the contract is accurate, you’ll handle it all.
• Our Needs: Make sure all our requirements are met and that the tickets are priced appropriately.

Who You Are:

• Organized: You have a keen eye for detail and can juggle multiple tasks with ease.
• Food Lover: You know good food and great service when you see it.
• Negotiator: You can secure the best deals and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of a Fun Team: Work with passionate food industry professionals who appreciate your efforts.
• Make a Difference: Your role is crucial in making our meetings successful and enjoyable.
• Smooth Transition: The current chair will work with you to ease the transition during the first part of 2025, ensuring you’re fully prepared to take over.

Ready to take on this delicious challenge? There are 3-4 meetings per year and you’ll have a lot of assistance in your role. Reach out to nyiftoffice@nyift.org and help us make our meetings unforgettable and events our members won’t want to miss!

The New York Institute of Food Technologists is better than ever. We invite your organization to get involved and show your support for NYIFT and the Food Industry through Corporate Sponsorship. The annual cost is $350.00.

There are many benefits of becoming a Corporate Sponsor of NYIFT that include, but are not limited to:

• A discount per booth at the NYIFTs Suppliers Day April 15, 2025 in Edison, NJ
• Receipt of a full list of Suppliers Day participants with their name, company and contact information
• Complimentary employment advertising – a savings of $200 per ad per month!
• Your company name publicized in each issue of the NYIFT newsletter and on the website.
• A Certificate of Sponsorship by email that can be displayed in multiple locations. 

Thank you for supporting NYIFT & CNJIFT. Your contributions help fund the NYIFT Scholarships and Awards Program. A star (*) indicates a new Corporate Sponsor for 2024 (as of 11/1/24).

Accurate Ingredients /Ingredient Resources

Advanced BioTech

Almendra Americas, LLC

Angel Yeast Co. Ltd. *

Ardent Mills *

Arnhem

Atlantic Sweetner Company*

Bakto Flavors *

BASF SE

Berjé Inc.

Brad-Pak Enterprises

Capua 1800 *

Colony Gums –

A Brenntag Group Co. *

Costello Creative Group

Dempsey Corporation

Domino Foods/ASR Group *

Eagle Protect *

Ecuadorian Rainforest

Elementar Americas *

Enzyme Development Corp.

Essex Food Ingredients

Gold Coast Ingredients Inc.

Hunter Walton & Co. Inc.

IMCD US Food

Ingredient Connections, Inc.

Ingredion Inc.

iSpiceFoods

iTi Tropicals

Lapoint Packaging at PackGen *

Master Martini

Matrix Sciences, Inc.

MicroThermics

Munzing

Natara

Nestle Health Science *

NFP Processing *

NJ Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) *

OSF Flavors

Pacific Farms *

Perimondo

Revelations Biotech US LLC

RKL ESolutions

S. Kamberg & Co. Ltd. *

Scott Process Equipment Corp.

Sigachi *

Starboard Consultants

Stratas Foods

Sunland Nutrition, Inc. *

Takasago International *

Virginia Dare

Contact Us! Please note, to contact the NYIFT Office or any officer the new e-mail address is: NYIFToffice@NYIFT.org

Article Submissions: If you have any articles that you would like considered for publication in future issues of NIFTY News please send them to:  NYIFToffice@NYIFT.org and put Article for Submission to the NIFTY News in the subject line.