Industry Partnership Program
December 2017 Newsletter
In This Issue
Validation of Nonthermal Technologies Symposium Recognition
Consumer Immersive Experience
Happy Holidays
SoAR with Dr. Susan McCouch
Quick Links
Congratulations to Dr. Carmen Moraru who hosted the Validation of Nonthermal Technologies Symposium  
Dr. Carmen Moraru (pictured below) hosted the Validation of Nonthermal Technologies Symposium at the Statler Hotel in Ithaca, NY.

Dr, Moraru's symposium was mentioned in the December 2017 IFT Nonthermal Processing Division newsletter.

Read more here  

 
Consumer Immersive Experience: In Food Texture Active Learning Workshop
 February 13-15, 2018

Learn about consumer perceptions of different food textures by using the Jeltema/Beckley Mouth Behavior Typing Tool (JBMB TM). This workshop will help you apply texture knowledge to your product category, learn a new approach/technique to research, and implement your new skills when you return to your team. Join us in Ithaca, NY to connect and network with consumer/sensory experts and other professionals across the industry.
Learn more about the event here.

Learn more about JBMB TM  here.

 
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Happy Holidays!
It is a perfect time of year to take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of the current year and look forward to the promise of the New Year. Indulge us as we pause to reflect on some of the reasons why 2017 was a year to celebrate. Read more here.
 
Have you RSVP'd for the Winter Tastemakers Gathering yet?
SoAR with Dr. Susan McCouch
To conquer the many challenges faced by farmers, families and the food industry S upporters of Agricul tural Research ( SoAR) is working together with teams of scientists s howcasing research from educational institutions throughout the country. " Retaking the Field: Volume 2: Strengthening the Science of Farm and Food Production : Strengthening the Science of Farm and Food Production" features  Dr. Susan McCouch , Dr. Diane Wang, and Dr. Joshua Woodard who studied data from the USDA and local organizations to improve rice production. Additionally the team was able to look at the genetic makeup of the different varieties  that were planted to assemble a complete picture of U.S. rice farming over the past 40 years. L earn more about it here .  

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. 
  
Sincerely,
 
Julie Stafford, PhD                                 Jill Monti
Industry Liaison Officer                            Technical Lead
Phone: 607-255-0860                               Phone: 607-255-4322
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 Janette Robbins                                    Holly Houston
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