4th Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference | AIChE

Featured Speakers

Session Topics

Protein and Nutrition Engineering

This session focuses on the role of proteins in the formulation, processing and function of infant, pediatric and adult nutrition products.
Formulation Process Interface

This session highlights the collaborative relationship between product formulation and process design & manufacturing with an emphasis on incorporating key process understandings to accelerate product development from concept to launch.
Sustainability in the Food Cycle

This session explores how the sustainability of the food system is impacted by innovations in individual elements of the food supply chain and their interrelationships.
Food processing plant improvements - case studies

Case studies demonstrating innovative improvements in food processing plants will be presented.
Innovative Food Processing Technologies

This session reveals next generation processing technology trends for continuous improvement from productivity to sustainability.
Food Safety, Traceability, and Transparency

With the ever-increasing need for food safety, traceability and transparency, this session highlights ways to prevent foodborne diseases related to industry challenges of Ready-To-Eat ingredients, perishable products, and increasing regulations.

Keynote Speakers

Hongda Chen

USDA
Kari Armbruster

The Kroger Co.

Invited Speakers

Dan Voit

Blentech
Michelle Frame

Victus Ars
Ron Runnebaum

UC Davis
Daniela Barile

UC Davis

Conference Chairs

Keisha Wilson McDowell

IFF
Carrie Hartford

Jenike & Johanson, Inc.
Dennis Heldman

Ohio State University

Organizing Committee

Craig Slavtcheff

Campbells Soup Company
Necla Mine Eren

Abbott Laboratories
Tara McHugh

USDA
David Block

University of California, Davis
Laura Kliman

Impossible Food
Darlene Steward

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Stephen Lombardo

McCormick & Company, Inc
Scott Lineback

Nestlé Coffee Partners