“TO FULFILL HUMAN NEEDS FOR A QUALITY FOOD SUPPLY THROUGH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION.“
This is the mission of the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, and of its members. In keeping with this mission, SCIFTS is proud to bring you the latest advance in OUR journey toward its fulfillment.
NOVEMBER DINNER MEETING
| Date | November 19, 2025 |
| Location | San Pedro Fish Market – Long Beach 6550 E Marina Drive Long Beach, CA 90803 Directions |
| Time | 4:30 p.m. – Executive Meeting 5:30 p.m. – Social Time 6:00 p.m. – Dinner and Presentation |
| Speaker | Rosalee Hellberg, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Director of the Food Science Program Chapman University |
| Topic | Uncovering Seafood Fraud and Mislabeling Through Retail Surveillance |
Rosalee Hellberg, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Food Science Program at Chapman University. Dr. Hellberg received an M.S. and Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University and was a Commissioner’s Fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At Chapman University, Dr. Hellberg teaches classes on Food Fraud, Food Microbiology, and Food Industry Tour.
She also runs the Food Protection Laboratory, which develops and applies analytical methods for food authentication and food safety. The Food Protection Lab received the 2024 Schmid College Lab Excellence Award at Chapman University, which recognizes the maintenance of a clean and safe laboratory environment and a commitment to offering a student-friendly research experience.
Dr. Hellberg received the 2024-2025 Award in Mentorship of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity and the 2025-2027 Wang-Fradkin Senior Professorship Award, the highest award for research at Chapman University. Dr. Hellberg has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She is also the lead editor for the book Food Fraud: A Global Threat with Public Health and Economic Consequences.
| Dinner Meeting | Price |
|---|---|
| Member with Reservation: | $40.00 |
| Emeritus Member with Reservation: | $25.00 |
| Student Member with Reservation: | $25.00 |
| Non-Member with Reservation: | $50.00 |
$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door
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MEMBERSHIP:
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the national organization, was founded in 1939 as a non-profit society. Today, this proactive scientific and educational organization has over 13,000 members working in food science, technology, nutrition and related professions in industry, academia and government. As the authoritative voice of food science and technology, IFT brings sound science to the public discussion of food issues.
The Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS) is one of the largest sections of the international society of professional food personnel involved or interested in any of the various aspects of the field of food.
Whether you are a food technologist, researcher, scientist, engineer, executive, administrator, educator, author, marketer, consultant, student, or salesperson, there is a place for you in this multi-faceted organization.
SUBSCRIBER:
If you are not a member of IFT, but wish to receive the SCIFTS Newsletter, purchase an annual subscription. and receive the 10 issue annual newsletter.
Subscription Costs:
- $ 25.00 – Regular subscription
- $ 20.00 – Senior subscription (65+ years old)
- $ 15.00 – Student subscription
Subscribers will also receive special pricing at local SCIFTS events.
Dinner Meetings:
Non-Member Dinner Price is $50.00*
Subscribers will receive a discount on the Non-Member Dinner Meeting price as follows:
- Regular – discount of $10.00 (Subscriber price $40.00*)
- Senior 65+ – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
- Student – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
*$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door