IFT is excited to announce our New Product Development Bootcamp!
This 10-module online course is designed to equip food and beverage professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic and competitive world of product development. Whether you're new to the field or simply want a refresher, this course will help put your technical, professional, and business skills to work!
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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.
12,000+
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
St. Louis Section IFT Suppliers Night
Saint Charles, Missouri
St Louis Section IFT Golf Outing
Maryland Heights, Missouri
IFTSA Food Forward
Columbus, Ohio
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.