International Association for Food Protection

March is #FrozenFoodMonth! Frozen fruits and vegetables are as rich in nutrients and, in many cases, are packed with even higher nutrient levels than their fresh counterparts. @FightBAC has great tips for families on handling frozen foods safely: tr.ee/Z9mUhagq1p

In the food processing and handling industry, “food safety culture” is a growing and evolving concept. Read "Building a Culture of Hygiene in the Food Processing Plant" in the March issue of IAFP Report. tr.ee/XGiS0WMe4H

Today is your final chance to register for IAFP's next webinar tomorrow, March 19, "Culture in Action: Leadership Stories That Strengthen Food Safety Culture." Learn more. tr.ee/artLCMW1Ef

If attending #IAFP2026 (or know someone who is), consider donating an item(s) from your locale to the highly anticipated Silent Auction benefitting the IAFP Foundation. Visit the Foundation page to learn more about donating. tr.ee/-RKeGn1XEL

Spring breaks have officially started for many students and families. Don't let foodborne illness interrupt a fun getaway. Take a few minutes to check out these Stop Foodborne Illness top tips for food safety during spring break. tr.ee/d-SYINibEN

Get a head start by registering for an #IAFP2026 Pre-Meeting Workshop! Participants have 5 topics available. This year's Pre-Meeting Workshops take place July 23, 24, and 25, depending on which one you select. Learn more about each topic: tr.ee/AYshWAi9OY

For Dr. Joy Saha, the path to a successful career in food protection didn't begin in a laboratory. In fact, his first academic pursuit followed a far more predictable route. Read about Joy's food safety journey from curiosity to passion here: tr.ee/VgNlZJjZ9R

Don't miss IAFP's FREE webinar March 31, "Global and Integrated Approaches to Animal Health and Food Safety." Advance registration is required. Learn more and register here: tr.ee/pJOrC-L__Q

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Maria Hoffmann, recently elected by IAFP Members to serve as the 2026-2027 IAFP Secretary. She will assume her position following #IAFP2026 in New Orleans in July. IAFP extends its thanks to Dr. Martin Duplessis for standing for election.

Join IAFP for our next free webinar on Thursday, March 19, 2026. "Culture in Action: Leadership Stories That Strengthen Food Safety." Learn more here: tr.ee/artLCMW1Ef

March 25 is the early registration deadline for IAFP's Microbial Challenge Testing for Foods Workshop. This popular 2-day workshop is April 22-23 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Seating is limited. More information can be found here. tr.ee/bMHOdmkOUN

Read "Comparative Efficacy of Hand Wash Lather Times of 5 to 20 Seconds vs. Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Application Approaches by an In Vivo Cross-Contamination Test Method," in the March 2026 issue of IAFP's Journal of Food Protection or find it here: tr.ee/EJ5pebeam4

NACCHO, representing nearly 3,000 local governmental health departments, is seeking applications for the 2026 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection. Deadline is March 15. IAFP is pleased to help promote this award. tr.ee/5FaPrkGPXw

The March/April issue of IAFP's Food Protection Trends is now available online. FPT is one of the many benefits of IAFP Membership. Start reading here: tr.ee/zkeffIDpC5

What would a visit to New Orleans, Louisiana, during #IAFP2026 be without enjoying chicory coffee and beignets? Enjoy this tasty #NOLA tradition at the Café Du Monde and other restaurants around the city while attending this year's Annual Meeting, July 26-29.

Read "Assessing Food Safety Knowledge, Barriers, and Resource Needs for Training Produce Farm Workers and Supervisors Following the COVID-19 Pandemic" in the January-February 2026 issue of IAFP's Food Protection Trends: tr.ee/fOJOT6m11e

The Peanut Proud Student Scholarship Award provides a $2,000 academic scholarship and travel funding for a U.S. graduate student in the field of food microbiology—specifically in peanut butter safety—to attend #IAFP2026 Deadline is April 24, 2026. tr.ee/OVRyHjiDb7

Today (2/24) is the last day to register for the free webinar: "An In-Depth Look at International Collaborative Foodborne Outbreak Investigations." advance registration is required: tr.ee/PARd3Yic23

The IAFP Program Committee recently met in New Orleans, host to #IAFP2026. The Committee reviewed 900+ abstract submissions to develop this year's program. They were joined by IAFP Executive Board for a meal after 2 intense days. Thanks to everyone who took part in this meeting.

Board President-Elect Manan Sharma shares how IAFP shaped his path and continues to strengthen his skills and connect him with a global community that inspires his work. If you’re looking for a place to grow, learn and find your purpose in food safety, IAFP is where it starts.