Institute For Thermal Processing Specialists

Still celebrating Pablo Coronel Rivadeneira, PhD for his service to IFTPS! https://lnkd.in/eJekF_tS

Nominations are now open for the IFTPS Dr. Marvin A. Tung Achievement Award. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the preservation and packaging of foods, with an emphasis on teaching, mentoring, and meaningful impact in the field. We encourage you to consider colleagues, mentors, or peers who deserve recognition for their contributions. Deadline: June 30, 2026 Submit a nomination: https://lnkd.in/eQs8zi3A

IFTPS Welomes 2026/2027 Board of Directors. From left to right: Ram Pandit, Nestle - Vice Chair; Jason Enfield, Hormel ; Anna Alaya, California Custom Fruits & Flavors ; Russell Morgan, Simmons Pet Foods; Corpus Perez, Mead Johnson - President; Dharmendra Mishra, Purdue and Dana Steuding, Bush Bros- Treasurer. 

Join us for three days of cutting-edge knowledge, insights, and networking opportunities.   Learn from industry-leading experts as they share their invaluable expertise in sessions dedicated to aseptic processing, microbiology, and  in-container processing. Stay up-to-date with the latest FDA and USDA regulations in dedicated sessions, ensuring compliance and excellence in your operations. Participate in interactive discussions, engage in Q&A sessions, and exchange ideas with fellow thermal processing specialists from around the world.

Fundamentos del Proceso Térmico: Lo que Todo Especialista de Proceso Debería Saber - Parte I A quién va dirigido: Personas de todos los niveles en planta y funciones corporativas, así como el personal no técnico. Esto incluye operadores, supervisores, gerentes, mantenimiento, control de calidad y personal de oficina, incluídos directores y funcionarios de la empresa. Estudiantes, profesores y personal de instituciones educativas, así como a cualquier otra persona interesada en adquirir conocimientos básicos y comprensión de los temas de procesamiento térmico. Todas las presentaciones serán hechas en Español. Todas las presentaciones del simposio serán grabadas. Las grabaciones estarán disponibles para todos aquéllos participantes registrados y podrán ser consultadas después del Simposio. Esperamos contar con su presencia en línea! https://lnkd.in/g3vm-n-S 

📢 Join us for the upcoming IFTPS In Container Committee Meeting! 🗓 Tuesday, August 12, 2025 🕙 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CT 💡 Featured Presentation: Can 101 – Product Package Interaction 🎤 Presented by: Nathan Pearlman, Silgan Containers This session will explore how can specifications and shelf life are optimized through a deep understanding of product-package interaction. Learn how factors like formulation, corrosion, handling, and thermal processing play a role in can performance. 🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into packaging science and connect with fellow professionals in the thermal processing industry. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6cXz6z8  #IFTPS #ThermalProcessing #PackagingScience #FoodProcessing #ShelfLife #MetalPackaging #ProfessionalDevelopment #FoodTech

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gC5WHqjf