What is IFT?

The Institute of Food Technologists is a unique umbrella organization that brings together all the diverse disciplines involved in food technology. It is a scientific and educational society of individual members including:

• Food Technologists and Scientists
• Engineers
• Executives, including Sales and Marketing
• Government Regulators
• Educators
• Individuals in all food related fields

Take part in IFT's Professional and Industry Objectives

The institute of Food Technologists is dedicated to promoting the application of science and technology to improve the production, distribution, preparation, evaluation and utilization of foods, in order to promote a better, more plentiful food supply for mankind. The institute's goals include:

• Stimulation investigations into technological problems
• Presenting, Discussion and publishing the results of these investigations
• Promoting a free exchange of information and ideas
• Raising the Educational standards of food technologists
• Promoting recognition of the food technologist's role in industry.

Why Join WIFT?

• personal and professional growth
• Networking
• Learning about new developments in the food industry
• Employment information through the National office
• Membership directory and other helpful information
• Newsletters

The National Institute of Food Technologists employment referral service helps members to research and secure positions within the industry. The service's activities include:

• Maintaining resume files for inspection by employers and "Positions Available" files for members inspection.
• Monthly listings of positions across the country from the National IFT office for inspection by members.

This list is available through the Wisconsin Section Secretary.

IFT: Meeting Your Needs

No matter what your area of expertise, you will find that IFT along with its divisions and specialized technology groups has services and programs that will keep you in touch with the latest advances in your field.