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About Us

      Cactus IFT unites food industry professionals from ingredients to R&D to manufacturing. We promote food technology and offer benefits for students and seasoned pros. Join us for engaging networking events held several times a year, featuring speakers, tours, and our annual food industry expo! Our events foster local connections and industry involvement. Anyone passionate about the food industry is welcome to join Cactus IFT and participate in our dynamic community!

       

Recipient of 2025 IFT Impact Award! See PRESS RELEASE

Meet Our Board

Ricky Singh

CHAIR

Ricky Singh

Food Innovate360

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PAST CHAIR

Kaylah Farina

Bar-S Foods

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CHAIR-ELECT

Venky Narayanaswamy

Gandi Products

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TREASURER

Lorraine Hansen

Henkel - The Dial Corp.

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SECRETARY/SUPPLIERS NIGHT CHAIR

Gina Benninger

Nutrilience 

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MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

Janine Neal

SPI Group

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MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

Sandy Almendarez

Bridge Water Media

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STUDENT LIAISON

Arianne Law

Student

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MEMBER AT LARGE

Christina Ackerman

CalNutri

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