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About Us

Who is Dogwood IFT?

Originally founded in 1964 as the "Carolina-Virginia" Section of IFT, Dogwood IFT Section was established in 1998 to accommodate the tremendous growth of the North Carolina food industry.

   

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Our Mission:

  • promote food science, technology, safety and the overall food & beverage industry

  • encourage discussion & sharing technical information relating to food & beverage manufacturing

  • promote high professional standards

  • networking & encouraging collaboration between industry, academia, and food science & technology students

Meet The Team

Justin Liles

Justin Liles

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President

Biocatalysts Ltd

Nathalie Plundrich

Nathalie Plundrich

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Board Member

Noora Blends Inc

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Jeanette Mullen

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Board Member

Fuchs

Keith Harris NCSU

Keith Harris

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Board Member

NCSU

Fernanda Santos

Fernanda Santos

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Board Member

NCSU

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Ryan McNamara

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Board Member

Target Flavors

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Roberta Claro Da Silva

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Past- President

NC A&T State University

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Erika Hinsdale

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Secretary

Glanbia

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Craig Howard

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Suppliers Night Chair

Neogen

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Rosemary Stevens

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Philanthropy Chair

Nitta Gelatin

Kaitlin Grady

Kaitlin Grady

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Board Member

Sustainable Protein Industry

Ashley Bergman

Ashley Bergman

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Social Chair

CIE

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