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Making Waves

The future of food processing through the use of high-intensity ultrasound

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Institute of Food Technologists

With the vision of a world where science and innovation are connected and universally accepted as essential to improving food for everyone, our mission is to connect global food system communities to promote and advance the science of food and its application. About IFT


Empowering the Next Generation of Food Scientists

IFT's Feeding Tomorrow Fund is fueling future leaders through scholarship support.

EP 48: The Ins and Outs of Indoor Agriculture, Food Safety Tech Game-Changers, What’s Trending in Food Regulations and Policy

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Making Waves

Hear from a pioneering researcher who's shaping the future of food processing through the transformative use of high-intensity ultrasound.

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.

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11,000+

members

Be 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+

Countries

IFT’s community extends to over 90 countries providing countless opportunities to network, learn, and knowledge share.

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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.

- Feeding the Minds that Feed the World

IFT—A catalyst for innovation and positive change

Across the learning continuum, IFT is dedicated to the advancement of food science and innovation.

Learning Opportunities

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.