FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2019

Allison Brown, a Ph.D. candidate at the Pennsylvania State University, has been awarded the Dr. Richard L. Hall Scholarship in Flavor Science by Feeding Tomorrow, the foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), on behalf of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association.

Ms. Brown received the award at the IFT Annual Meeting held in New Orleans June 2-5, 2019, for her research characterizing the flavor of different Theobroma Cacao cultivars using sensory and chemical analysis. She will pursue a career as a coca and chocolate scientist, working at an international level, within government or industry.

“FEMA is pleased to support the next generation of scientists through our partnership with IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow foundation and the Dr. Richard L. Hall Scholarship in Flavor Science program,” FEMA Executive Director Jerry Bowman said. “Innovative contributions to food science from scientists such as Allison have incredible potential to positively impact the flavor industry for years to come.”

”Thanks to the generous contributions from partners like FEMA, Feeding Tomorrow is able to deliver on our promise to encourage, promote and reward excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food,” said Kate Dockins, Vice President of IFT’s Volunteer Leadership Development and Executive Director of Feeding Tomorrow. “Our Board of Trustees is proud to support the world’s next generation of professionals, including students like Allison, to ensure a safe, nutritious and sustainable food supply for everyone.”

The Hall Scholarship was created to honor graduate students who devote their work to the use of sound science reflected by the work of Dr. Richard L. Hall, a prolific scientist who served as president of both FEMA and IFT.  The scholarship demonstrates the shared dedication of each organization to excellence and safety in food science.

About FEMA

The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA) is composed of flavor manufacturers, flavor users, flavor ingredient suppliers, and others with an interest in the U.S. flavor industry. Founded in 1909, it is the national association of the U.S. flavor industry. FEMA is committed to assuring a substantial supply of safe flavoring substances. More information about FEMA is available at www.femaflavor.org.

About IFT

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of nearly 17,000 individual members from more than 100 countries committed to advancing the science of food. Since 1939, IFT has brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology and related professions from academia, government, and industry to solve the world’s greatest food challenges. Our organization works to ensure that our members have the resources they need to learn, grow, and advance the science of food as the population and the world evolve. In addition, IFT’s foundation Feeding Tomorrow, works to ensure the vital work of food scientists continues and carries over to the next generation through the funding of scholarships, internships, and learning opportunities. IFT believes that science is essential to ensuring a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. For more information, please visit https://www.ift.org/

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