July 2003, Volume 57, No.7



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D E V E L O P I N G   F O O D S
Food and the Aging Consumer

Marketing Food to Older Americans
Aging Americans are a powerful demographic, and food is the ultimate health delivery system in terms of convenience, economy, and efficiency, especially for a generation that has a hard time adjusting to age.
PIERCE HOLLINGSWORTH, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Food Preference and Consumption Among the Elderly
Food marketers and product developers must understand how age affects sensory perception, food preference, and consumption so they can meet the need of the expanding mature market.
RICHARD POPPER and BEVERLY J. KROLL

F E A T U R E S

Improving the Success of Functional Foods
Understanding how functional foods are defined and regulated can increase chances of success in the marketplace.
LAURIE A. LUCCHINA

IFT Adopts New Committee Structure
Restructuring the Institute of Food Technologists' volunteer committees will help it attain its strategic goals to provide indispensable, leading-edge products, services, and experiences for its members.
MARK R. McLELLAN, 20023 President, Institute of Food Technologists

The 2003 IFT Annual Meeting + Food Expo Preview Update
Here's more information on what companies will exhibit at this year's IFT FOOD EXPO.

B A C K P A G E

How Should the Food Guide Pyramid Be Updated?
PAUL A. LACHANCE

C O L U M N S

Going for the Green: Super Salads
Consumer Trends by A. ELIZABETH SLOAN

The "SelfCare" Shopper
Business/Marketing by PIERCE HOLLINGSWORTH

Ten Ingredient Developments That May Impact the Future of Foods
Ingredients by DON E. PSZCZOLA

Fats for Healthy Living
Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods by LINDA MILO OHR

Food Allergen Testing
Laboratory by JAMES H. GIESE

Freeze Drying Gets Boost From Fruit for Cereal
Processing by J. PETER CLARK

Alternative Food and Beverage Packages
Packaging by AARON L. BRODY

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