IAFNS to Host Third Annual Virtual Science Innovation Showcase Dec.12-14

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences’ (IAFNS) third annual Science Innovation Showcase will be held virtually Dec. 12-14, from noon to 5 p.m. ET each day, and will encompass nutrition and food safety issues.

With the overarching theme of “Food and Nutrition: Science for the Future,” the showcase will include a diversity of food science topics on innovative ingredients, products and regulatory processes.

Topics for the event include invited sessions with public sector leadership, including government regulators with global responsibilities in the food and beverage ecosystem. Speakers include officials from the Federal Trade Commission, Food & Drug Administration, The Good Food Institute, GS1 US, Health Canada and a science storytelling communication expert. For details on the agenda, click here.

All are invited to participate in this exchange of science related to innovative ingredients, products and processes in the food and beverage ecosystem. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue and discussion on the data, technology and science being applied across the food sector. The event will bring together university, industry, venture investment, non-profit and government experts to review, discuss and advance innovations.

With the challenges of moving initial ideas into the market, this science-first and science-focused dialogue will include regulatory experts, innovation faculty and nonprofit leaders. Speakers will discuss compliance for health products, product labeling and traceability. There are also dedicated sessions for graduate students and post-docs.

To register, click here.