Food Scientists Today
Journal Title: Advances in Food Technology and Nutritional Sciences - Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 6
Abstract
Food products are consumed daily by the average American. These products are the result of extensive food research conducted by food and agricultural scientists. These scientists improve the safety and efficiency of agricultural products and establishments. According to the Institute of Food Technology, food science encompasses many disciplines, such as biochemistry, chemical engineering and biology in an effort to better understand food processes to creative innovative products for the food industry and the home cooks. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014 under the category of Agricultural and Food Scientists, the median pay was $60,690 per year, or $29.18 per hour with entry-level education of a Bachelor’s degree.1,2 According to the Institute of Food Technology 2013 Employment and Salary Survey Report, the median salary in the U.S. is about $90,000, up 3.4% from 2011.3 The Institute of Food Technology (IFT) is a professional organization that promotes the latest information about the science of food, offers continuing education programs, and assists in knowledge on changes happening in the food industry.
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Cheryl Reifer
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