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IFT's learning opportunities provide you a wealth of resources to expand your knowledge and grow your expertise.
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IFT offers its members a global online community called Member Connect. Here members can share solutions, network, and make new connections to help them advance their career.
Careers in the Food Sciences
Find exciting opportunities in consumer research, teaching, regulatory affairs, basic research, and nutrition whether you choose to pursue work in industry, academia, or nonprofit and government institutions.
Recruiting events like IFT’s are a good way to spread the word about your company. Our company is still gaining exposure, and we had a great opportunity to come into contact with a broader pool of applicants to fill several open positions we were recruiting for.
Additional Resources
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IFT FIRST
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, the leading food science and innovation expo, brings 15,500+ food professionals from 80+ countries together to shape the future of food—and we're doing it differently.
July 12-15, 2026
Compensation Reports
Whether you’re negotiating a higher salary, seeking a new position, or exploring a new career path, IFT’s Compensation and Career Path Report provides the trusted, comprehensive, up-to-date information you need to move forward with confidence.
Jan 28, 2026
Keeping the Pipeline Open for Future Food Scientists
IFT President Peggy Poole considers the mounting challenges facing food science academia and the urgent need to support the next generation through mentorship, advocacy, and investment in science.Food Technology Magazine