Sean Leighton

May 3, 2024 | ift.org | Sean Leighton

Kevin Kelly, a digital visionary and the founding executive editor of Wired magazine, believes artificial intelligence (AI) will play a pivotal role in shaping our future. IFT Student Association (IFTSA) President Luuvan Hoang, a master’s degree student at Chapman University with a passion for food processing, and I wholeheartedly agree. AI has the potential to impact the food system in a major way. It’s going to change the way we collect data and the way we produce food.

Mar 5, 2024 | ift.org | Sean Leighton

You are working on a line extension for one of your most popular products and keep encountering sizing consistency issues. Or perhaps you’re trying to reformulate a product with a lower-cost ingredient, but it’s resulting in faster microbial growth than expected. You could spend hours (or days!) trying to figure out what’s causing the issues. Wouldn’t it be more efficient to reach out to your colleagues in Food Safety and Quality Assurance for ideas and help?

Feb 6, 2024 | ift.org | Sean Leighton

“I’m so done with school.”Whether you completed a bachelor’s degree program and entered the working world or went on to earn your master’s and/or PhD, even the most passionate students among us probably uttered those words a time or two during their college years. I know I did, and I consider myself an avid learner. But let’s be honest, there is simply no better feeling than walking across the stage on commencement day knowing the rigors of lectures, labs, research, and exams are behind us.

Dec 20, 2023 | ift.org | Sean Leighton

Type “2024 trends” into your favorite search engine and you’ll get a plethora of results ranging from fashion, lifestyle, and color to technology, retail, and e-commerce. Add “food” or “flavor” to your search terms, and our very own Food Technology magazine may surface near the top, along with predictions from market intelligence agencies, consulting groups, and others. Trends are emerging all the time, and there are a variety of reasons why people follow them.

Dec 5, 2023 | ift.org | Sean Leighton |Emily Little |Margaret Littman |Dale Buss

Oceans of Innovation BlueNalu founder and CEO Lou Cooperhouse has been riding the wave of food industry innovation for more than 40 years and says his latest venture will produce a sea change in the seafood category, for consumers worldwide, and for the planet. December 7, 2023 Leveraging AI on the Road to Net Zero Can artificial intelligence move us toward a more sustainable food industry?