Refrigerated, frozen foods industry experiences personnel changes
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Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago
Colin Dennis became the organization’s 76th president, succeeding Mary Ellen Camire, IFT's 2014-2015 president and food science professor at the University of Maine's School of Food & Agriculture.In his position as president, Dennis will work with food scientists, technologists and professionals from related disciplines in academia, industry and government to support IFT's new strategic priorities, which include focusing on advancing and promoting careers in the science of food; establishing productive and interactive global networks; promoting science, technology and their application; and advocacy efforts contributing to evidence-based science to the public dialogue on food issues. Dennis' career in food science and technology started in 1970 when he was appointed as the first mycologist in the UK Government's Institute of Food Research. Subsequently, he was appointed as the first director of food technology at Campden Food & Drink Research Association, where he initiated several new research activities in chilled foods, aseptic packaging and hygienic design.