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Episode 22: Plastic on Your Plate: Exploring the Effects of Micro & Nano Plastics on our Health and Food

April 12, 2023Food Scienceacademia, biodegradable, bruce perkin, communicate, consumer, environment, food, food industry, Food Science, food scientist, food security, food technology, health, human, IFT, inclusion, institute of food technologists, jobs to be done, maya al sid sheikh, micro plastic, nano plastic, nutrition, packaging, paul takhistov, plastics, product development, rutgers, sci dish, sciences, surrey, sustainability, technology, transform, value, wasteiftscidish

Plastics have been a popular choice for food packaging for a considerable time, but the resulting accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic waste has caused growing concern about its detrimental effects on both the environment and human health. In this enlightening discussion, our host Bruce Perkin and guest speakers Dr. Maya Al Sid Cheikh from the University of Surrey and Paul Takhistov from Rutgers University dive into the topic of micro and nano plastics. Join the speakers as they share their expert insights and shed light on the impact of micro and nano plastics.

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Episode 1: Strategies to Communicate the Value of Sensory Science

March 31, 2021Uncategorizedchow-ming lee, cindy ward, communicate, competitive advantage, consumer, food, Food Science, IFT, IFTNext, institute of food technologists, product success, science, sciences, sensory, sensory science, valueiftscidish

How integrating sensory science in the collaborative process contributes to product success.

As many companies are often looking for a competitive advantage to improve product success, it is critical that sensory scientists become an integrated part of the conversation. Sensory evaluation can help predict product success when implemented appropriately. This podcast will help listeners understand the value of sensory science and how it can help their organizations succeed. It will also help sensory and other food professionals better position themselves to contribute to product success as members of cross functional teams.

Speakers:

Chow-Ming Lee, PhD., Consumer Sensory Lead, Bayer
Cindy Ward, PhD., Owner, Sensation Research

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