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Food Technologists

Resources & Associations

For information about biotechnology, contact
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
1201 New York Ave, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC, 20005
Tel: (202) 962-9200
Email: info@bio.org
http://www.bio.org

For consumer fact sheets, information on issues in the food science industry, and food safety news, visit the GMA's Web site or contact
Consumer Brands Association (CBA)
1001 19th Street North, 7th Floor
Arlington, VA, 22209-1722
Tel: (571) 378-6760
Fax: (571) 378-6759
Email: info@consumerbrandsassociation.org
https://consumerbrandsassociation.org

For information on accredited food science programs, careers, and scholarships, contact
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
525 West Van Buren, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL, 60607-3830
Tel: (312) 782-8424
Email: info@ift.org
http://www.ift.org

For information about a career in culinology, defined by the association as "the blending of culinary arts and the science of food," contact
Research Chefs Association (RCA)
201 East Main Street, Suite 810
Lexington, KY, 40507-2010
Tel: (859) 514-9191
Email: info@culinology.org
http://www.culinology.com

For industry information, visit
Society of Flavor Chemists (SFC)
http://flavorchemists.com

For information and activities that explore the science behind cooking, visit
The Accidental Scientist: The Science of Cooking
https://annex.exploratorium.edu/cooking

For national news on agriculture and food issues, contact
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20250-0002
Tel: (202) 720-2791
Email: askusda@usda.gov
http://www.usda.gov

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