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SUMMARY:Suppliers Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://mdift.org/event/suppliers-event-2/
LOCATION:Marriot Owings Mills Metro Centre\, 10101 Grand Central Ave\, Owings Mills\, MD\, 21117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Science Communication Workshop (Hosted by AIBS)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a half-day workshop focused on building effective science communication skills. The program will include lectures on core communication techniques and how to work with the media\, followed by interactive exercises such as mock media interviews.\nTickets will be available beginning March 21st\, with early access reserved for students prior to that date. You can purchase tickets here.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/science-communication-workshop-hosted-by-aibs/
LOCATION:Skinner Building  0104\, University of Maryland\, College Park\, Skinner 0104\, College Park\, MD\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Natural Colors & the MAHA request for removal of Certified Colors from foods by the end of 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://mdift.org/event/webinar-natural-colors-the-maha-request-for-removal-of-certified-colors-from-foods-by-the-end-of-2026/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T210000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Dinner & Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://mdift.org/event/holiday-dinner-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Lib’s Grill Maple Lawn\, 8191 Maple Lawn Blvd\, Fulton\, MD\, 20759\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T200000
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SUMMARY:Crab Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://mdift.org/event/crab-fest/
LOCATION:Captain James Seafood Palace 2127 Boston Street Baltimore\, MD 21231 View on map\, 2127 Boston Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20250120T204050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T210403Z
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SUMMARY:Suppliers Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:http://mdift.org/event/suppliers-event/
LOCATION:Marriot Owings Mills Metro Centre\, 10101 Grand Central Ave\, Owings Mills\, MD\, 21117\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250208T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20250201T211522Z
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SUMMARY:Private Distillery Tour & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect:\n🥃 Guided Distillery Tour – Learn about the craftsmanship behind small-batch spirits\, fermentation techniques.\n🍸 Curated Tasting Experience – Sample a selection of crafted spirits.\n🤝 Networking & Industry Insights – Connect with fellow members while enjoying a selection of appetizers. \nWhether you’re a spirits aficionado or simply curious about the science behind distillation\, this event promises a fun\, educational\, and flavorful experience! \nParking Information:\nNote that parking at the distillery is limited. Metered parking is available on South Carroll Street. Additional parking is available at the All Saints Garage at 125 E. All Saints Street
URL:http://mdift.org/event/private-distillery-tour-tasting/
LOCATION:McClintok Distilling\, 35 South Carroll Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250115T200000
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SUMMARY:Nancy's Kitchen with Cronan McNamara
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Nancy’s Kitchen for a delightful dinner as we are thrilled to welcome Cronan McNamara\, Founder and CEO of Creme Global and Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin\, as our guest speaker. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow food science professionals and gain valuable insights! \nPlease use the link below to register for the event as ticket sales will end on January 12th  \nSpeaker Background \nUnder his leadership\, the Creme Global team has built a cloud-based data science platform to aggregate\, anonymize\, and visualize data and run advanced risk and AI models. The platform is used by major corporations and governments internationally. The Creme Global team has also authored over 85 peer-reviewed scientific publications on food safety\, chemical exposure\, personalized nutrition\, predictive microbiology\, machine learning\, and computing. \n \n  \n 
URL:http://mdift.org/event/nancys-kitchen-with-cronan-mcnamara/
LOCATION:Nancy’s Kitchen\, 3808 International Dr\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20906\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T210000
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SUMMARY:MD IFT Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our MD IFT holiday party to meet fellow current and past IFT members and to enjoy the delicious cuisine of George Martin’s Grillfire!  \nSpace is limited so please RSVP using the link below by November 28th! \nTicket prices are:  \n\n$50 for MD IFT members\n$75 for non-FT members\n$40 for student IFT members\n\nLook forward to seeing you all there! \n 
URL:http://mdift.org/event/md-ift-holiday-party/
LOCATION:George Martin’s Grillfire\, 7793 Arundel Mills Boulevard\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241114T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241114T200000
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CREATED:20241030T172235Z
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SUMMARY:Releasing Your Inner Power: Finding the Keys to Self-Confidence with Suzanne Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Join us at McCormick’s Technical Innovation Center for an inspiring session with Suzanne Johnson\, Ph.D.\, Vice President of Consumer R&D at McCormick & Company. Dr. Johnson will lead us through “Releasing Your Inner Power: Finding the Keys to Self-Confidence\,” offering insights on unlocking personal and professional potential. \nLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-potential-releasing-your-inner-power-with-suzanne-johnson-tickets-1060640497279 \nSpeaker Background \nWith a career spanning several pivotal roles in flavor product development and chemistry\, Dr. Johnson oversees R&D for McCormick’s North American Consumer Division where she provides technical leadership for flavor product development\, formulation\, compounding and commercialization. Beyond her industry impact\, she has served as an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Harper College in Palatine\, Illinois and has lectured on flavor chemistry at Purdue University and the University of Illinois. \nRecognized as one of The Baltimore Sun’s “25 Women to Watch” in 2022 and former president of FEMA\, Dr. Johnson exemplifies leadership and innovation in food science.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/releasing-your-inner-power-finding-the-keys-to-self-confidence-with-suzanne-johnson/
LOCATION:McCormick Technical Innovation Center – 204 Wight Ave. Cockysville\, MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20240929T150936Z
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SUMMARY:Chevron Decision
DESCRIPTION:Come have dinner with us at Nancy’s Kitchen and listen to Ricardo Carvajal from Hyman\, Phelps & McNamara discuss the history of the Chevron doctrine ending in the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and specifically its effect on FDA.  We will speculate about future court cases on interpretations  of ambiguous laws.   Reservations with MDIFT are necessary as dinners must be chosen at least 3 days before the meeting.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/chevron-decision/
LOCATION:Mamcy’s Kitchen in Leisure World Plaza\, 3808 International Dr\, Silver Springs\, MD\, 20906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20240826T130723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T130723Z
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SUMMARY:National IFT Update
DESCRIPTION:Peggy Poole\, who is on the Board of Directors\, will provide an update on what National is doing and their strategic plans for the future. \nThis is in conjunction with the student IFT association at the University of Maryland in College Park. \nThis will be a hybrid session that will be live at the University and also available via Zoom.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/national-ift-update/
LOCATION:Skinner Building  0104\, University of Maryland\, College Park\, Skinner 0104\, College Park\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240410T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240410T193000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer with MD IFT at the Maryland Food Bank on April 10th!
DESCRIPTION:*E-mail coming soon with more details! \nVolunteers in our warehouse sort and pack donated items\, including shelf-stable food\, fresh produce\, and toiletries. \nHere is some important information about volunteering: \n\nRequirements – Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and be able to stand for up to three hours\, lift up to 35 pounds\, understand nutritional labels\, and take direction from our staff without the assistance of another person.\n\n\nChaperones – Volunteers under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old. Both the minor and chaperone must be registered for the event in VolunteerHub. Youth aged 16-17 may volunteer alone but must have the Solo Youth Waiver filled out and signed by a parent or guardian. Waiver found here: Solo Youth Waiver.\n\n\nWhat to Wear – Volunteers must wear a shirt with sleeves (no tank tops)\, and closed-toed shoes (NO CROCS)\, however\, work gloves are also recommended. The warehouse is not temperature-controlled. It is warm in the summer and chilly in the winter\, so please dress accordingly. Bottled water is available\, but you are welcome to bring your own. However\, no other food or beverages are allowed in the warehouse.\n\n\nLate Arrival – Volunteers who arrive more than 10 minutes after the start of the shift will be asked to reschedule.\nCancellation & Delays – You will receive an email notification if there is a cancellation or delay.\nVolunteer Bill of Rights – Learn more about what you can expect while you are volunteering with us by checking out MFB’s Volunteer Bill of Rights.\n\nClick here for more information about how we fight hunger in Maryland.  \n  \n             
URL:http://mdift.org/event/volunteer-with-md-ift-at-the-maryland-food-bank-on-april-10th/
LOCATION:2200 Halethrope Farms Road\, Baltimore\, MD 21227\, 2200 Halethrope Farms Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21227\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240302T123000
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SUMMARY:Salmon Aquaculture Education Excursion!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 2nd in Baltimore for an educational and exciting salmon aquaculture tour!  Afterwards the group will be meeting at Amicii’s for an informal lunch (individuals are responsible for their own meal payment).\n \n\nWhile the event is free\, parking will also be self-paid; nearby recommendations are below:\nPier V Parking Garage (self-paid)\nPublic Transportation (Local Bus\, Metro\, Light Rail\, MARC Train\, Commuter Bus). Light Rail can get off at Camden Yards and MARC Train goes to the AMTRAK station in Baltimore. \nAgenda:\n10:00am: Arrive and Sign in\nCathy Liu\, University of Maryland Extension (UME)\nCatherine Frederick\, UME and UMBC-IMET\n10:30am: Welcome and Self-Introduction\nCatherine Frederick\, UME and IMET\n10:40am: Overview of Sustainable Aquaculture Systems Supporting Atlantic Salmon (SAS2)\nJohn Stubblefield\, UMBC-IMET\n10:55am: Opinion and Fact: Nutrition Profiles and Safety Attributes of Farm-raised vs Wild-caught Salmon\nCathy Liu\, UME and Luke Feeney\n11:10am: Educational Tour to the IMET Aquaculture Research Center: RAS Salmon\nJohn Stubblefield and Catherine Frederick\, UMBC-IMET\n12:30pm:  Lunch at Amicii’s
URL:http://mdift.org/event/salmon-aquaculture-education-excursion/
LOCATION:Institute of Marine Environmental Technology\, 701 E Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T170000
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CREATED:20231012T163759Z
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SUMMARY:MD IFT Crab Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join MD IFT on October 28th from 2-5 P.M.  for our first networking Crab Fest! \nReserve your spot on the link below! \nAdditional information to come!
URL:http://mdift.org/event/md-ift-crab-fest/
LOCATION:400 E BIDDLE STREET\, BALTIMORE\, MD\, 21202\, 400 E Biddle Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T160000
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CREATED:20230724T153733Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Guinness Gathering Part 2!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 26th at 12:30 P.M. to eat\, drink\, network\, and tour Guinness Open Gate Brewery! \n \nThis event is back by popular demand: $10.00 (+ e-ticket fee) for general admission & light snacks or $25.00 (+ e-ticket fee) for a tour & tasting (20 person limit).
URL:http://mdift.org/event/the-great-guinness-gathering-part-2/
LOCATION:Guinness Open Gate Brewery\, 5001 Washington Blvd\, Halethorpe\, MD\, 21227\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230429T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230429T103000
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SUMMARY:Kneads Bakery Tour!
DESCRIPTION:Come explore and tour Kneads bakeshop & café inspired by a shared familial history of artisanal craft\, infused with the advancements in baking technology\, enveloped in an elegant blend between rustic and contemporary aesthetics. This newly opened bakery in Downtown Baltimore stems from their flagship H&S Bakery and is open for the public to enjoy. \nAgenda:\n30 minute tour followed by a simple bread tasting and then you are free to enjoy the full cafe/dining room and market!
URL:http://mdift.org/event/kneads-bakery-tour/
LOCATION:Kneads Bakery\, 506 S Central Avenue\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T200000
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SUMMARY:MD IFT Presents: Dr. Carolyn Fisher\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:Global Food Additive Regulation Review – Headwinds and Opportunities\nWhen: 7:00 P.M. EST March 30th\nWhere: Zoom Register Now! \n\n \nDr. Carolyn Fisher\, Ph.D.\, is currently a consultant with Food Chain ID\, who purchased Decernis LLC\, where she worked as a Senior Scientist in January 2012.  At Decernis\, she managed the capture of global food additive data from over 150 countries and supported the development of rules and queries of this data to provide regulatory evaluation of ingredients and formulas for compliance with global food additive regulations. Carolyn communicated and translated customer desires into actionable working solutions utilizing database connectivity to their formulation computer systems. She provided customer training and issue resolution related to the food additive module within gComply Plus. \n\n\nBefore joining Decernis\, Carolyn worked at McCormick & Co.\, Inc. where she started as QA Manager-Flavors then moved to Regulatory Compliance Manager–Flavors before finally being promoted to Global Science Network Manager. There she leveraged the company’s corporate-wide knowledge of spices and herbs by utilizing the collaborative abilities of the MGSN\, a highly secure employee intranet filled with comprehensive information about spices and herbs. \nPrevious positions to McCormick included that of Visiting Assistant Professor to the University of Delaware\, Dept. of Animal and Food Sciences (Newark\, DE) and Visiting Scientist\, University of Delaware\, Dept. of Food Science. Carolyn began her career in 1978 as a chemist at Kalsec\, Inc.(Kalamazoo\, MI). \nCarolyn has written articles for a variety of publications including Food Technology\, Chemistry in Britain\, J. Agric. & Food Chem\, ACS Symposium Series: Food Phytochemicals for Cancer Prevention II:  Teas\, Spices & Herbs among others. She co-authored the book Food Flavours: Biology & Chemistry published by the Royal Society of Chemistry\, London (1997). \nCarolyn has a MSc and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Stanford University (1978) and a BS from Wayne State University with a major in chemistry.  She is also an IFT Fellow.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/498/
LOCATION:MD
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SUMMARY:MD IFT Presents: Rod Bourn
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM ON FEBRUARY 28TH! \nJoin us on February 28th for 45 minutes with HR professional and author Rod Bourn followed by a 15 minute Q&A!  Rod will touch on various topics for university students seeking internships and jobs\, professional leadership skills\, time-management tips\, and more! \n \nWith a passion to improve people and organizations\, Rod has worked in organizational development and leadership programming positions in a variety of industries including manufacturing\, services\, and higher education. \nRod is the founder and Lead Ninja of Down\, Set\, Lead; a strategic consulting group focused on helping organizations grow their business and people through coaching\, training and mentoring programs\, and leadership retreats. He is also the Project Director for Goldman Sachs’ 10\,000 Small Businesses program in Baltimore. \nRod’s career started in HR and included progressive positions at London Fog\, USF&G Insurance\, Renaissance Hotels\, and Rite Aid.  He then spent 14 years as the Coordinator of Organizational and Professional Development at Harford Community College\, where he designed\, coordinated and delivered professional training; planned and facilitated professional conferences; and ran two professional associations: the Susquehanna Professional Association of Nonprofits (SPAN) and the Susquehanna Human Resource Association (SHRA). \nIn the community Rod serves as a mentor and coach; he is the former President and a current board member of the MA & PA Heritage Trail Foundation; and in 2008 founded Anna’s Guys\, a collection of men who work with abused and sheltered children.  He also founded and oversees the annual Catch a Pig 5k\, having raising over $75k for the local Boys & Girls Clubs. \nHe earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Towson University\, and a Masters of Organizational Development from Johns Hopkins University.  He was voted commencement speaker for his Harford Leadership Academy class. \nRod is a native Marylander and enjoys various outdoor activities\, traveling and gastronomic pursuits.  He now lives in Baltimore and tries to keep pace with his wife Kim\, a psychotherapist\, and their two kids.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/md-ift-presents-rod-bourn/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20230105T230616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T230616Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Webinar on Upcycling:  How to Valorize Waste Streams w/ Susan Mayer\, CFS
DESCRIPTION:Upcycling:  How to Valorize Waste Streams\npresented by Susan Mayer\, CFS \nRSVP NOW! \n \nValorization\, or upcycling\, turns waste streams into higher-value ingredients and products.  Many food companies want to either valorize waste streams or include valorized ingredients in their products.  But where to start? This talk will provide an overview of how to valorize waste streams and review some examples. \nAbout the Speaker Susan Mayer\, CFS:\nAs RTI Innovation Advisors’ technical food and agriculture industry lead\, Susan Mayer combines problem-solving\, strategic\, and communication skills on projects and initiatives for ingredient and consumer product companies. Previously\, Susan spent over 25 years managing product development\, sensory evaluation\, and quality system groups for food companies.  Susan has an M.S. in Foods from the University of Maryland\, College Park\, and is a Certified Food Scientist.  She also teaches social entrepreneurship at Rowan University.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/zoom-webinar-on-upcycling-how-to-valorize-waste-streams-w-susan-mayer-cfs/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221208T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T164308Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Section IFT Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION:2021 holiday party attendees!
URL:http://mdift.org/event/maryland-section-ift-holiday-party/
LOCATION:La Cuchara\, 3600 Clipper Mill Road\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220806T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220806T150000
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SUMMARY:Maryland IFT Aquaculture and Seafood Excursion
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin MD IFT for aquaculture tours\, lunch\, and networking opportunities!  Stay tuned\,  more details to come!
URL:http://mdift.org/event/maryland-ift-aquaculture-and-seafood-excursion/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220726T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220726T190000
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CREATED:20220609T190817Z
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SUMMARY:Selenium and Mercury: The Story in Fish
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Nicholas V. C. Ralston will be giving a seminar on environmental and epidemiological risk assessments. \nJoin us for an informative and educational session to learn more about the impact of selenium and mercury in fish. \nClick to Register!
URL:http://mdift.org/event/selenium-and-mercury-the-story-in-fish/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20220418T195708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T195708Z
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SUMMARY:Italian Cheesemaking Workshop with Artisan Pizza and Filled Pasta Making
DESCRIPTION:Chef Gabby Quintana will be leading an Italian cheesemaking demonstration with artisan pizza and filled pasta making.  We will be making ricotta and mozzarella then topping artisan pizzas and making ravoili with our homemade cheeses.  Come prepared to network with local food science professionals while learning about Italian cuisine and maybe even winning a bottle of wine in a raffle! \nFull dinner will be provided:\n$20 IFT Members\n$25 Non-IFT Members\n$10 Students\nRegister Now!
URL:http://mdift.org/event/italian-cheesemaking-workshop-with-artisan-pizza-and-filled-pasta-making/
LOCATION:McCormick Technical Innovation Center\, 204 Wight Ave\, Hunt Valley\, 21031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220224T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
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SUMMARY:Exciting Advances in Controlled Environment Agriculture Ensuring Local Access to Nutritious\, Safe Food
DESCRIPTION:Join Maryland IFT for an exciting lunch and learn with our featured speaker John Erwin! \n \nJohn Erwin is an environmental physiologist whose research focuses on temperature stress physiology and environmental control in controlled environment agriculture systems.  He received degrees from Delaware Valley College and Michigan State University.  He was a faculty member at the University of Minnesota for 30 years and is now a Professor in\, and Chair of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland – College Park.  He has a production consulting business and currently works with vegetable and ornamental growers in CA\, TX\, CO and FL\, as well as LED lighting producers.  Recently he was appointed to the US Secretary of Agriculture’s advisory committee on Urban Agriculture and Ag Innovation.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/exciting-advances-in-controlled-environment-agriculture-ensuring-local-access-to-nutritious-safe-food/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Fall Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:We will have 2021 officer introductions\, networking opportunities\, and of course\, fall and fall food-themed trivia! \n3 rounds of Fall-themed questions – one fall food round with small prizes after each round \nCostume contest for IFT Members – audience choice receives a prize.  feel free to invite your household to join in too! \nThis will be an individual game of trivia\, so each individual who registers will receive links to join the zoom call and forms to submit their trivia answers
URL:http://mdift.org/event/virtual-fall-trivia-night/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210828T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210828T180000
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CREATED:20210719T203828Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Guinness Gathering!
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URL:http://mdift.org/event/the-great-guinness-gathering/
LOCATION:Guinness Open Gate Brewery\, 5001 Washington Blvd\, Halethorpe\, MD\, 21227\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20210518T001241Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Getting Started with Rheology for Foods and Beverages
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Details: \nRSVP Now! \nAre your products delicious? How can you measure creaminess or the wobble of a jelly? How does temperature affect processing\, does it really make things better? How do I improve the thickness of coating? Rheology impacts all of these key attributes and behaviors of foods and beverages but can be a minefield of complicated maths and arcane academic language. In this webinar we will help attendees skip to the best bits of rheology that they can use immediately to start solving their problems. \nWe will explain fundamental ideas that you can observe in day-to-day products\, such as why non-Newtonian behavior is great for stability and spreadability. We’ll highlight some potential pitfalls when it comes to material characterization\, how to avoid them\, and also some useful tips and ideas about how to get the most from your own equipment. \nThe webinar is designed for all levels of technical capability\, whether you are a rheometer user or someone who needs to interpret or present data\, or simply looking for the right language to describe texture for your products\, there is something in here for everyone.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/getting-started-with-rheology-for-foods-and-beverages/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20210413T194416Z
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Understanding and Managing Residual Food Safety Lists
DESCRIPTION: Our Featured Speaker\nROBERT L BUCHANAN Ph.D.\nPROFESSOR EMERITUS\, DEPARTMENT NUTRITION AND FOOD SCIENCE AND CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS\nCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Maryland College Park\, MD\, USA \nRSVP now! \nDr. Buchanan is a Professor Emeritus of Food Safety in the University of Maryland Department of Nutrition and Food Science and was the first Director of the University’s Center for Food Safety and Security Systems. He received his B.S.\, M.S.\, M.Phil\, and Ph.D. degrees in Food Science from Rutgers University\, and post-doctoral training in mycotoxicology at the University of Georgia. \nHe has had almost 50 years of experience teaching\, conducting research in food safety\, and working at the interface between science and public health policy\, first in academia\, then in government service in both USDA and FDA\, and most recently at the University of Maryland. His scientific interests are diverse and include extensive experience in predictive microbiology\, quantitative microbial risk assessment\, microbial physiology\, mycotoxicology\, and food safety systems. He has published extensively on a wide range of subjects related to food safety and is one of the co-developers of the widely used USDA Pathogen Modeling Program. \nDr. Buchanan has served on numerous national and international advisory bodies including having served for 21 years as a member of the International Commission on Microbiological Specification for Foods\, as a six-term member of the National Advisory Committee for Microbiological Criteria for Foods\, and as the U.S. Delegate to the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Hygiene for a decade.
URL:http://mdift.org/event/the-importance-of-understanding-and-managing-residual-food-safety-lists/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210419T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T233358
CREATED:20210413T195449Z
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SUMMARY:VOTE NOW!
DESCRIPTION:Our Section Bylaws have been updated and will be up for a vote to approve from April 19th to 5:00 pm CST on May 3rd.  Click below to access the PDF to review! \nClick here to review our updated Section Bylaws! \nClick here to vote now! \n\nElections Run 4/19 – 5/3 – Ballots opened at 9am CT on 4/19 and will close automatically on the 5/3.\nUsername = member number\, pass = last name.\nCommunications from IFT will include 3 emails\n\nBallots opened on 4/19 we sent a mass email\nDirect emails will go once from VoteNet to individuals\nFinally\, one Last Chance reminder will be sent on 4/29
URL:http://mdift.org/event/https-eballot4-votenet-com-ift-login-cfm/
LOCATION:MD
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