The Food Distribution Research Society, Inc.

 
 
Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Food Distribution Research Society. I have never considered myself much of a salesman, but given the opportunity, I can talk at length about why FDRS is important to me. Seventeen years ago I attended my first FDRS conference and discovered a place where academia, industry, and government come together in a lively forum discussing the most current challenges to food marketing and distribution. What's more, I found an organization built on relationships. FDRS provides a forum for novice and experienced alike -- a place where the sharing of knowledge is cherished. Attending an FDRS event is a great opportunity to network in a friendly atmosphere conducive to professional growth.


The officers and directors of FDRS are very concerned with providing value to our members in a sustainable organizational structure. We are striving to maintain the FDRS tradition of great conferences, a unique Journal, and support of education through the Applebaum Memorial Fund. I encourage you to get involved in FDRS by simply dropping me a line.


Come join us in Portland, OR, October 15-19 for the 2011 Annual Meeting. Our program theme, "Trade, Traceability, and Taste" will explore food quality issues from multiple angles and feature the Food Innovation Center at Oregon State University. Many thanks to Cathy Durham and colleagues who are creating what is shaping up to be another fantastic program. See you there!


Regards,

John Park, President


Dr. John Park

Texas AgriLife Extension Service

Department of Agricultural Economics

Texas A&M University

2124 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843-2124

jlpark@tamu.edu


 

Dr. John Park

President

Important Dates


June 1, 2011, Applebaum Applications Due


July 1, 2011, Paper submissions due for Annual Meeting


October 15-19, 2011, Annual Meeting, Portland, OR


Interactive Calendar

WHAT'S NEW?

(November 7, 2011)  Have you seen the latest issue of the JFDR? Check it out here...

(September 30, 2011) Conference Details have been posted.

(August 2, 2011) Student Competition contact info is updated with more coming soon.

(June 7, 2011) Conference brochure is now available.

(May 11, 2011) Conference registration link is now active. FDRS History now online!

Since 1960, members of the Food Distribution Research Society have united as a forum for professionals from universities, government, and business to study and discuss issues relating to the food industry worldwide.

...until the 2011 Annual Meeting in Portland