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INSTITUTE FOR THERMAL PROCESSING SPECIALISTS
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Nominations Open | We are pleased to open nominations for the prestigious IFTPS Dr. Marvin A. Tung Achievement Award, recognizing individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the science of preservation and packaging of foods through teaching, mentoring, research, and industry application. This award honors those who are making a real impact in the thermal process world, even if they work behind the scenes to demonstrate the IFTPS mission and vision to protect consumers. Please take a moment to reflect upon colleagues, mentors, researchers, or peers who deserve to be recognized for their scientific and leadership contributions. Nominations should include specific examples and supporting detail aligned with the award criteria. Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026 Nominations may be submitted by students, associates, peers, or members of the Institute. Self-nominations are not permitted. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a potential nomination, feel free to reach out. Thank you for helping us recognize scientific and leadership excellence within the IFTPS community. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT NOMINATION |
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What is IFTPS?Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists (IFTPS) is an international organization whose mission is to provide leadership and education for thermal processing specialists to enhance awareness and ensure public health safety by using the knowledge of a diverse membership through communication, networking, research and establishing best practices.Our objectives are to:
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IFTPS Standards of Conduct
As a member of the Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists, I pledge myself to:
- Endeavor to improve my professional knowledge of thermal processing through those means available to me such as conferences, workshops, academic institutions, references and experience exchanges with associates.
- Accept my responsibility of complying with appropriate regulations to the best of my knowledge, especially in those areas of activities related to thermal processing on matters where safety of the consumer may be affected.
- Issue no false or misleading statements to the public or the industry.
- Utilize every opportunity to improve public understanding of the principle of thermal processing and its relation to consumer safety.
- Maintain high standards of personal conduct.
- Refrain from the dissemination of any malicious information concerning other members of the Institute.
- Neither to engage in, nor countenance any exploitation of the Institute, industry or profession.
- Abide by the By-Laws and Resolutions of the Institute as established and modified by the Board of Directors.
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Benefits of Membership
Membership in the Institute provides its members with the following benefits:
- Education and Training: Opportunity to attend conferences and workshops on thermal processing techniques.
- Communication: Provides the opportunity for personal contact with other members and the Institute staff.
- Find Other Members: Maintained on the web site with ability to filter and find that perfect person for a project or answer.
- Networking: Meet industry and regulatory professionals.
- Discounted Registration Fees: Reduced fees for attendance at conferences and workshops.
- Special Committees: Opportunity to participate on special committees of the Institute.
- Employment Services: Assistance to members in finding career opportunities and to firms in finding qualified staff personnel at no charge.
- Latest Industry News: Access to current information in the “Members” area at IFTPS.org.
- Historical Conference Data: Miss the latest conference or want to look back through previous presentations? Find most in our Listing
Membership dues are only $85 USD per year for all members. Verified students enjoy a discounted rate of just $25 per year!
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History Of The Institute
The Institute For Thermal Processing Specialists is a 501 (c) (6) not-for-profit corporation of the State of Virginia organized to serve the needs of those working in thermal processing. The Institute was conceived in 1981 by a group of individuals working in the field of thermal processing to advance professionalism through educational presentations and the development of uniform standards of procedure. Based on the interest expressed at an inaugural conference held in October of 1981, the Institute was formed and received its Certificate of Incorporation on July 1, 1982. The Institute held its first annual meeting on November 10, 1982 and now has more than 350 members from 27 countries.
IFTPS continues to operate exclusively for the purpose of fostering education and training for those persons interested in procedures, techniques and regulatory requirements for thermal processing of all types of food or other materials and for the communications of information between its members and other organizations.
This is accomplished through conferences, workshops and internet communication. Further, the Institute promotes study and research in the field of thermal processing and its impact on the public and the industry. It is also dedicated to the responsibilities of persons concerned with or performing activities in thermal processing.