Aug. 17, 2014: For his outstanding research Kai Reineke is among eight young food scientists from around the world awarded by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) at the IUFoST 17th World Congress of Food Science and Technology (World Food Congress), taking place in Montreal from August 17 to 21, 2014.

In his research Kai Reineke focusses on methods such as high pressure or plasma technologies to increase safety in food production. 

The award was presented by Prof. Dr. Dietrich Knorr (photo). In Montreal, Prof. Knorr, member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the ATB for many years, was confirmed as the new President of IFUoST, the World Association of Food Technologists.

Young Scientist Award recipients are all under the age of 35 and are working in their first post-doctoral or academic positions. The award is based upon research, which must have an international application along with recommendations from other professionals. The IUFoST Young Scientist Award is the preeminent acknowledgement of outstanding young food scientists from around the world. It was introduced by the Institut national de la recherche agronomique (INRA), an IUFoST national member, when it hosted the 13th World Food Congress in Nantes, France, in 2006.