IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo Returns July 14-17
Feed your passion for feeding the world with three days of inspiration and discovery that you can only find at IFT FIRST. This year’s theme is Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System? Don’t miss world-class scientific programming curated just for you.
EP 35: Global Food System Challenge, Business Skills in Food Science Curricula, Feeding the Food Science Talent Pipeline
The May episodes of Omnivore feature not-to-be-missed expert commentary on the latest food system innovations, challenges, and cutting-edge science.
Ozempic’s Effect on Food Innovation
Mattson’s survey of anti-obesity medication patients showcases the potential disruption these new weight-loss drugs may have on the food industry and what consumers will be looking for in their foods and beverages.
EP 25: The EPA’s Recipe for Food Sustainability
In this episode, we explore the collaborative efforts from the EPA, USDA, and FDA in formulating a national strategy to halve food loss and waste by 2030.
A scientific community
with vision
IFT is a forum for passionate food professionals and students to collaborate, learn, and contribute all with the goal of inspiring and transforming collective knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world.
11,000+
membersBe a part of a community of scientific scholars, visionaries, and innovators dedicated to advancing the science of food to feed our planet now and into the future.
90+
CountriesIFT’s community extends to over 90 countries providing countless opportunities to network, learn, and knowledge share.
Events Not to Miss
Northeast Section IFT Food Industry Expo
Worcester, Massachusetts
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a community of professionals and students passionate about the essential role science and innovation play in ensuring that our global food system is safe, nutritious, and sustainable.
9+ billion
Estimated global population
to feed by 2050
Why food science?
Science and scientists hold the key to solving our planet's food crisis.
Why IFT?
IFT provides the global food community resources, networks, and education to meet and anticipate the growing needs of our global food system.