WELCOME TO OUR NEW LOOK Institute of Food Technologists

Welcome to the new IFT.org - now home to IFT FIRST. To the innovators. To the connectors. To the change-makers. To the future leaders. IFT is your professional home — a global community shaping the future of food.

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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.

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IFT Advocacy

IFT advocates for food science as essential to food safety, nutrition security, and sustainable food systems. We are committed to elevating the central role of food science in policy, legislation, and research funding, while increasing representation of food science experts across government, industry, and academia.

Policy & Advocacy

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IFT—A catalyst for innovation

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

As the leading voice in food science, IFT empowers you to influence global food policies and collaborate on breakthrough solutions that address critical challenges like sustainability, access, safety, and nutrition.

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