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
Highlights from the 2024 IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo
Food Technology editors reported live from IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo. To follow are some of the highlights.
IFT FIRST: Continuing the Conversation
Food Technology editors got to chat with lots of influential members of the food community during IFT FIRST. Here are some of the highlights of those conversations.
Continuing the Conversation With Sarah Reisinger
Sarah Reisinger, chief science and research officer at dsm-firmenich, chatted with Food Technology at IFT FIRST about everything from projects looking at the gut microbiome to others focused on bespoke cultures for fermented dairy products.
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.
11,000+
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
Dogwood Section IFT Suppliers Night Expo
Greensboro, North Carolina
Rocky Mountain Section IFT Suppliers Night Golf Outing
Golden, Colorado
Recent Advancements in the Production of Healthy Foods
Rosemont, Illinois
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.