February 11, 2021 - CSIFT Monthly Symposium at 7

Schedule:
7:00 PM – Live Speaker Presentation

Location: Zoom Meeting

Fees:
$15.00 Members
$20.00 Non-members

No refunds as speaker presentation recording is available on demand

This program qualifies for IFT Certified Food Scientist (CFS) recertification contact hours (CH). CFS Certificants may claim a maximum of 1.5 CH for their participation in this program.

Title: Flavor & Trend Forecast 2021

What’s the next big food trend? Flavorchem analyzed the latest product releases, market intelligence reports, data sources, and social media buzz to bring you our curated predictions for 2021.

This presentation will provide an overview of top trends and flavors shaping the industry as we explore consumer behaviors, product examples, and opportunities for the future, all within the changing landscape of COVID-19.

From functional ingredients to flavor mashups and beyond, tune in for an exclusive sneak peek of the biggest happenings driving food and beverage innovation now and, in the year, ahead.

Speaker: Rebecca Shurhay | Marketing Analyst | Flavorchem

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Rebecca Shurhay is the Marketing Analyst at Flavorchem, a global company specializing in the creation and manufacturing of flavor and color solutions for the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries.

She conducts market research and works with Flavorists, R&D, and Sales to help food and beverage brands innovate and create new product concepts based on the latest trends.

Rebecca authors a monthly column focusing on the hottest topics in the industry and has presented webinars based on these findings. She was on the speaker panel at last year’s Flavors and Fragrances Online 2020 Conference and the Midwest IFT Symposium along with being featured on FoodNavigator­ USA’s podcast, discussing top trends in quarantine snacking.

She has a passion for health & wellness, completing 4 marathons. Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in Advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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