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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
EP 52: 2025 Food Industry M&A Forecast, 2025 Food Safety Trends, Securing Research Funding
Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the January 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.
EP 51: Talking Trends With Mintel’s Jenny Zegler, Traceability Rule Challenges, Legacy Brands Product Innovation
Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the January 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.
EP 50: Building Trust in Food Science, Food As Medicine, Food Safety Tech Game-Changers
In this “Best of 2024” episode of Omnivore, Food Technology revisits the top food science and thought leader interview segments of the year.
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
Florida Section IFT Golf Outing and Suppliers Night Expo
Orlando, Florida
South Eastern Section IFT Food Industry Expo
Atlanta, Georgia
Oregon Section IFT Suppliers: Night A Food Industry Expo
Portland, Oregon
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.