Mission Statement

National IFT Mission & Goals

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is the premier scientific and educational society serving the food science and technology field. Founded in 1939, IFT is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to advance the science and technology of food through the exchange of knowledge. IFT members represent a broad cross-section of food professions in industry, academia, and government throughout the world.

Long-Range Goals

The IFT Global Strategic Plan contains five long-range goals for the next three years. These five goals are outcome-oriented statements that represent what will constitute IFT's future success.

Long Range Goal 1

IFT will be a primary worldwide resource of scientific and professional-based food science and technology information.

Long Range Goal 2

IFT will be members' primary resource for knowledge and professional development.

Long Range Goal 3

IFT will be a leading advocate for science on food-related issues.

Long Range Goal 4

IFT will be acknowledged and respected as a supporter of organizations with common interests

Long Range Goal 5

IFT will continue to be financially secure and stable