RITA x CIFST Popular Science Competition 2025 - Food Science Infographic Posters
The Consortium for Research, Innovation and Transformation of Agri-food (RITA), in collaboration with the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) Québec Section, is launching a Storyboard Competition to popularize food science research and promote the students who carry it out.
As part of their technology watch, food manufacturing and processing professionals are always particularly keen to learn about the latest innovations and scientific advances that could be adopted. We therefore invite you to use your creativity to propose your interpretation and solutions to the various challenges of health, sustainability and circularity of food products on one of the following topics:
- New ingredients to reduce sugar, saturated fat, salt and increase fiber content
- Zero waste packaging and circular economy solutions to reduce pressure on natural resources and environment
- Adding value to by-products for more sustainable foods
- Consumer perception and healthy food labelling
Do you want to be noticed by future employers or stand out from your peers in a creative and constructive way? This competition is for you!
Prizes
Prizes will we awarded to the top 3 teams in the form of a gift card.
People's Choice Award
The posters will be on display at the CIFST Supplier’s Night on May 8th, 2025, where visitors will be able to vote for their favorite submission. The winner of the People’s Choice will receive a gift basket filled with products and merchandise provided by participating CIFST suppliers.
How to participate
Note: the registration and submission periods have been extended!
- Register by completing the registration form before April 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
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Prepare your infographic poster (storyboard, flowchart, diagram, or other) on one of the four topics above.
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Submit your poster (PDF format), along with the required supporting documents, by April 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m., to consortiumrita [at] mcgill.ca