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IFT is your source for the latest information about the science of food, as well as continuing education programs that help advance your career, events that will keep you on top of the ever-changing food industry landscape, and resources that contain insights that you immediately apply to your work.

Knowledge Center Resources

Focus Areas Explore the information and join the conversations in four of our Key Focus Areas.
Journal of Food Science  
 The Journal of Food Science (JFS) brings you peer-reviewed reports of original research and critical reviews of all aspects of food science – more than 500 papers a year.

Journal of Food Science Education 
The Journal of Food Science Education (JFSE) provides information on current innovations, trends, and issues surrounding food science and technology education at all levels.

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science & Food Safety 
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety contains in-depth coverage of a narrowly defined topics of food science and food safety, including nutrition, engineering, microbiology, sensory evaluation, physiology, genetics, economics, regulations, and history.

IFT Press Books 
Access relevant food science and technology titles. IFT members get a 20% discount on all IFT Press books!.

Take advantage of a variety of online courses designed to help you expand your food science skills and augment your general business skills. Here are just a few of our online courses:
  • Introduction to Nanoscience
  • Food Regulations Online Course with Live "Ask the Expert" Sessions
  • Traceability in Food Systems
  • Incorporating Food Safety in Product Development

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IFT's scientific reports address food science topics of interest to the food science and technology community.

Contract Reports 
The Department of Science and Technology Projects draws upon the expertise of IFT members and others to address food-related issues of concern to the public and the private sector. Explore IFT’s Contract Reports.

Expert Reports
Each Expert Report is accompanied by numerous outreach documents, such as backgrounders, one-page summaries, frequently asked questions, and news releases.

Scientific Status Summaries 
IFT Scientific Status Summaries are peer-reviewed reports assessing the state of knowledge on specific food issues. Explore IFT’s Scientific Status Summaries.

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Food scientists use science and engineering skills to address ensure the safety of our food supply and a whole host of other important food related issues.

Why Food Science?
Learn more about what food science is and why you should consider a career in food science.

Scholarhships for Students
Learn more about scholarships for students interested in pursuing a degree in food science.

Find a Food Scientist

IFT members volunteer to help teachers and students understand and experience the exciting field of food science and technology.

Use our tool to locate Food Science Ambassadors in your area.

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IFT14 Scientific Program

Sharpen your skills and get inspiration.

Build a custom learning experience from more than 100 peer-reviewed sessions that will help answer your most pressing food science challenges.

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For the Non-Food Scientist

Food Science for the Non-Food Scientist is an online, on-demand course that teaches basic principles of food science, its role in the development of food products, food safety and more. 

Get the Food Science knowledge you need.

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