Leadership Team
MN IFT's Activity Calendar starts in July and ends in June.
Section Dinner meetings are generally scheduled once per month and include an invited speaker. In addition, the Section also sponsors New Professional Events, Suppliers' Expo, and other ad-hoc events.
2022-2023 Event Listings
September 16, 2022 - New Professionals FALL HAPPY HOUR!
Where: North Loop Galley
When: Friday, September 16th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
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September 22, 2022 - MNIFT and Phi Tau Sigma Joint Kick-Off Meeting
Where: Zoom and Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota
When: Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Topic: From Field to Film
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October 11, 2022 - Pre-Expo RCA Networking Event
Where: Inbound Brew Co.
When: Tuesday, October 11th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM
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October 12, 2022 - Annual Suppliers' Expo
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
When: Wednesday, October 12th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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November 29, 2022 - In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Where: Zoom and General Mills Headquarters
When: Tuesday, November 29th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Topic: Leadership in The New Era of Food Safety
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January 19, 2023 - In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Where: Zoom and Cargill Office Center
When: Thursday, January 19th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Topic: Precision Fermentation
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February 7, 2023 - Silent Auction
Where: Surly Brewing
When: Tuesday, February 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
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February 11, 2023 - New Professionals Volunteer Event
Where: YWCA Midtown
When: Saturday, February 11th at 10 AM
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March 21, 2023 - In-Person and Virtual Meeting
Where: Zoom and Agropur Eden Prairie Office
When: Tuesday, March 21st from 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Topic: FDA Year in Review and What to Expect in the Coming Year
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April 27, 2023 - Macy Award Meeting
Where: Zoom and American Swedish Institute – Larson Hall
When: Thursday, April 27th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Topic: Growing in Food, Science and Business – Four Decades and Counting
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May 15, 2023 - Golf Outing
Where: Rush Creek Golf Club
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May 31, 2023 - New Professionals Summer Celebration
Where: Psycho Suzi's
When: Wednesday, May 31st from 4 - 6PM
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June 6, 2023 - MNIFT Strategic Planning Meeting
Where: PURIS with an optional social hour at Utepils Brewing
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October 11, 2023 - Annual Suppliers' Expo
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
When: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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October 14, 2023 - Celebration of Legacy for Dr. Ted Labuza
Where: NorthStar Ballroom at the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus
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