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SUMMARY:Shifting Tides: Changes in Consumer Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Shifting Tides\n\n\n\nChanges in Consumer Behavior Towards Natural Functional Foods & Beverages\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverall\, health first thinking and ingredient led innovation are reshaping how consumers choose and trust beverage brands. The 2026 beverage landscape shows a decisive shift toward lower sugar formulations\, with consumers treating reduced sugar as a basic expectation rather than a bonus. Functional beverages are becoming part of daily wellness routines\, driven by interest in energy\, focus\, gut health\, and stress support. Trending ingredients like mushrooms\, botanicals\, electrolytes\, and prebiotics reflect a desire for natural\, evidence aligned performance benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDamian Browne\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nVice President\, Research & Development – PepsiCo \n\n\n\n\nBio\n\nI am currently VP\, R&D region lead serving as the primary R&D point of contact for all North America business partners and responsible for the technical development of all domestic brands including Away-From-Home and our joint ventures. Prior to this role I led a team responsible for connecting early scientific insights and consumer unmet needs to drive the front end of innovation for Global Beverages. The team consisted of Culinary\, Early-Stage Innovation (ESI)\, Ingredient Specifications\, Ingredient and Flavor subject matter experts driving our science of ingredients and flavors.   \n\n\n\nI started my PepsiCo career in 2007 in Cork\, Ireland developing and building analytical and research chemistry capabilities supporting Europe and AMEA translating scientific research to process solutions for improved quality and productivity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nRegistration closes Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00 PMNetworking & Appetizers6:00 – 7:00 PMSpeaker7:00 – 8:00 PMDinner\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nLimit of 100 attendees\, register today! \n\n\n\nMembers$55Students\, Unemployed\, Emeritus\, & Executive Board$30Non-Members$60\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nBuffet
URL:https://nyift.org/event/shifting-tides-changes-in-consumer-behavior/
LOCATION:PepsiCo Cafeteria\, 50 Stevens Avenue\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central New Jersey IFT 2026 Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Central New Jersey IFT 2026 Annual Golf Outing\n\n\n\nThink Spring! Think Golf! \n\n\n\nPull out those clubs and start practicing for winning the longest drive! \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Add-ons\n\n\n\nAvailable when registering. Purchase Raffle Tickets Online and Get 3 Extra for the Same Price! \n\n\n\nGolfer Upgrade Set(2) Mulligans\, (2) Kicks\, & (1) Throw per Set$3010 Raffle TicketsPurchase door/raffle prizes early! 7/$25 if purchased at the course.$2550/50 TicketsIf you purchase online\, you receive 15 tickets/$10. 10 tickets/$10 the day of the outing.$10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Golf Outing\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nSponsor any of the items to have your logo added! A great way to be recognized at the outing. \n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOuting Sponsor\n\n\n\n$1500\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the entire day!  Sponsorship includes: \n\nPersonalized signage at registration area\nRecognition in every marketing email\n(1) Complimentary Foursome\n\n1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGolf Ball Sponsor\n\n\n\n$1000\n\n\n\n\nHave your logo on each golf ball. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeverage Cart Sponsor\n\n\n\n$750\n\n\n\n\nHave your logo on the Beverage Cart. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGolf Cart Sponsor\n\n\n\n$500\n\n\n\n\n\nDisplay your company logo on each player’s golf cart! 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGoodie Bag Sponsor\n\n\n\n$450\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompany logo on each golfer’s goodie bag. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGolf Towel Sponsor\n\n\n\n$Sold Out\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Carmi Flavors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTee Sponsor\n\n\n\n$350\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompany logo on each player’s set of tees. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHole Sponsor\n\n\n\n$100\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSignage on a hole. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMen’s Longest Drive Sponsor\n\n\n\n$150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition/Skill Prize. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s Longest Drive Sponsor\n\n\n\n$150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition/Skill Prize. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMen’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor\n\n\n\n$150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition/Skill Prize. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor\n\n\n\n$150\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetition/Skill Prize. 1 available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AMRegistration12:00 PMLunch1:00 PMShotgun Start6:00 PMDinner\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n\n\nBefore April 30 get $25 off single golfer tickets & $100 off foursome tickets\n\n\n\n1 Golfer$200Foursome$800Dinner Only$55Lunch Only$30\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://nyift.org/event/central-new-jersey-ift-2026-golf-outing/
LOCATION:The Meadows at Middlesex\, 70 Hunters Glen Dr\, Plainsboro Township\, New Jersey\, 08536\, United States
CATEGORIES:CNJIFT
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SUMMARY:2026 CNJIFT Trivia & Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:CNJIFT Trivia & Networking Night\n\n\n\nCome for the trivia. Stay for the connections!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin CNJIFT at the Rutgers Club for an evening of friendly competition\, meaningful conversations\, and valuable connections with the Central New Jersey food science community. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a Rutgers student exploring career opportunities\, an alumnus reconnecting with fellow Scarlet Knights\, or an industry professional looking to expand your network\, this event offers something for everyone. Team up for a fun-filled trivia challenge\, meet food scientists from across academia and industry\, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere designed to foster new relationships and strengthen existing ones. \n\n\n\nCome test your knowledge\, share ideas\, and connect with colleagues—old and new. You don’t need to be a trivia expert to participate—just bring your curiosity\, your team spirit\, and your passion for food science. \n\n\n\nIndividuals unable to register may contact us to be placed on a waitlist. \n\n\n\n\nStudent Registrations Notice\n\n\n\nStudent Reimbursement Eligibility\n\n\n\nOnly Rutgers Food Science BS\, MS\, and PhD students will be eligible for reimbursement by the Rutgers Food Science Department. Eligible students should submit a request and proof of attendance for the meeting to the department. Cancellations must be requested by the registration deadline to be eligible for refunds. No-shows will not be reimbursed (Please refer to your student organization representatives for additional information). \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nRegistration closes September 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:00 PMNetworking6:00 – 7:00 PMTrivia7:00 – 8:00 PMDinner\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nLimit of 45 attendees\, register today! \n\n\n\nNo walk-in registrations will be accepted if the event is at capacity. \n\n\n\nMembers$55Students / Unemployed / Emeritus / Executive Board$30Non-Members / Walkins$60\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nBuffet style dinner\, Drinks by drink tickets that need to be paid for at registration ONLY ($10).Drink tickets can be used for mixed drinks\, beer or wine
URL:https://nyift.org/event/2026-cnjift-trivia-networking-night/
LOCATION:The Rutgers Club\, 85 Avenue E\, 2nd Floor\, Piscataway\, New Jersey\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:CNJIFT,Networking
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