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Leading Food Science Innovation and Safety at IFT FIRST 

Every year, Mérieux NutriSciences joins the IFT FIRST community of food scientists and innovators to help shape the future of food at IFT FIRST. Leading the way in sensory evaluation, food chemistry, and R&D services for the global ingredients and products market. 

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Where Sensory Intuition Meets Analytical Rigor

Navigating the complexities of the food supply chain requires more than just a lab; it requires a strategic partner. At IFT FIRST, we highlight our comprehensive approach to food product development, unifying the two halves of food science: sensory evaluation and analytical testing.

Innovation

We push the boundaries of product development by integrating Sensory Science with Advanced Chemistry. This dual-lens approach allows you to innovate with confidence.

Advocacy

Our team is deeply embedded in the DNA of the food science community, with multiple experts actively participating on committees and maintaining meaningful relationships with IFT members. We don't just follow industry best practices; we help define them.

Connection

Our commitment to sharing knowledge was highlighted last year when our Solutions Showcase presentation was the most-attended session, featuring our experts, Erdogan Ceylan and Anza Bester, who presented a comprehensive framework for shelf-life studies across every stage of the innovation process.

Integrated Food Science Services: Sensory, Chemistry, and R&D

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Sensory & Consumer Research

Move beyond basic tasting with data-driven sensory panels. We provide specialized descriptive analysis and consumer testing for ingredients and products, supported by expert interpretation.

 

 

 

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 Regulatory Food Safety Compliance & Advanced Chemistry 

 Quantifying risk and quality where it’s hardest to find. We provide specialized regulatory recall food safety compliance testing for pesticides, heavy metals, and ingredient purity. Using industry-leading LC-MS/MS instrumentation, we provide the molecular 'why' behind sensory perception. 
 
 
 
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 Reformulation Stability for Health-Forward Products  

  We help protect your brand by evaluating how sugar reduction and clean-label changes affect your product’s molecular stability and sensory performance over time. Our integrated studies ensure your health-forward innovations, such as GLP-1–aligned products, maintain quality and regulatory compliance, preventing shelf-life failures and closing critical assessment gaps before products reach the market.
 
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Our Dedicated Sensory & Analytical Team 

Ali Parvanehvar 

Division Vice President, Research Services  

Mary Crow

Business Development Manager, Sensory 

William Melnyczenko

Global Business Development Director, Digital & Industry Verticals 

Valerie Gabriello

Business Development Manager

A Tradition of Collaboration at IFT FIRST

Food Safety and Quality Resources

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Colorant and Additive Testing Services

Confidently reformulate your products involving colorants and dyes. Explore our comprehensive services with ISO-accredited methodologies and deep global regulatory expertise to ensure compliance and brand protection. 

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A Leader's Guide to Sensory Evaluation in R&D and Quality Control 

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Understanding Shelf Life and Stability in Food Products

Take a look back at the most-attended Solutions Showcase session at IFT FIRST 2025. Anza Bester, Senior Director, Global Key Accounts, and Erdogan Ceylan, Director of Scientific Affairs, Global Key Accounts, presented a comprehensive overview of both the scientific principles and practical approaches to shelf-life determination. 

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