“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.


OCTOBER DINNER MEETING

DateOctober 15, 2025
LocationCal Poly Pomona
Cowboy Corner
Pomona, CA 91768
Time3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Student Research Posters
LocationCoco Palm Restaurant
1600 Fairplex Drive
Pomona, CA 91768
Directions
Time4:30 p.m. – Executive Meeting
5:30 p.m. – Social Time
6:00 p.m. – Dinner and 3M Contest
TopicStudent 3M Pitch Contest

The Student Research Poster Session will be held at Cal Poly Pomona at Cowboy Corner. It is located outside Huntley College of Agriculture, Building 2. For parking, Lot J is the closest to the event. A validation code will be sent to those registered to attend the meeting.

The dinner meeting, to be held at Coco Palm Restaurant, will feature the Student 3M Pitch Contest.

Dinner MeetingPrice
Member with Reservation:$40.00
Emeritus Member with Reservation:$25.00
Student Member with Reservation:$25.00
Non-Member with Reservation:$50.00

CASCC and SCIFTS and AACT
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A good time was had by all! See you next year!


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