Community

At IFT we’re about food science, nutrition, safety, and sustainability. We’re about innovation and the future of food. But most of all, we’re about providing IFT’s vibrant community of scholars, innovators, visionaries and doers, with the resources, forums, and services they need to be successful and thrive in today’s global science of food profession.

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Join the Conversation Online at IFT Connect

Connect with colleagues through IFT Connect, IFT’s online community site. Participate in interest-based discussion boards and topical division groups, ask questions, solve problems, and make invaluable connections through the online directory.

Connect with Your Local Community

IFT sections offer a great way to network with food professionals in your area.

Course

October 22, 2019

Cleaning and Sanitation Basics

Ohio, United States

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Join a Division

Members are able to join IFT Divisions of their choice. With over 24 Divisions to choose from, you will be joining a robust and engaged community of peers representing over 76 countries. Not a member yet? No problem, you can join online today.

What IFT's Members are Accomplishing >

As engaged professionals in the science of food, our members improve nutrition, food availability, and the safety of the world’s food supply. Submit your recent accomplishments.

IFT Members Make Food Better

Listen in as IFT members share why they love what they do and the essential role of the science of food plays in ensuring our global food supply is safe, nutritious, and sustainable.

Happening in the Community

There are so many ways to engage with IFT’s robust global community. Here are just a few:

IFT Annual Event and Food Expo IFT Regional Section Suppliers Events Volunteer with IFT Emerging Leaders Network New Professionals Students

Upcoming Events

Course

October 22, 2019

Cleaning and Sanitation Basics

Ohio, United States

Supplier Event

October 23, 2019

Philadelphia Section IFT Supplier's Night

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Supplier Event

October 23 – 25, 2019

Intermountain Section IFT Symposium and Food Show

Sun Valley, Idaho

Conference

October 23 – 24, 2019

METABOLOMICS SUMMIT 2019

Amsterdam, Netherlands, North Carolina, Netherlands

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Study shows that human gut microbes can break down fructoselysine, a common Maillard reaction product in processed food, into innocuous byproducts. #IFTNEXT #microbiome https://t.co/lPDCGdF88X

21 Oct 2019

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Study: eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer. https://t.co/2sS3ibCINb https://t.co/D6CoNIbSzd

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

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FDA released revised food safety standards for state regulatory programs overseeing food facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods. Revisions include updates to defined terms, new appendices, and job aides, as well as updates to the current standards. https://hubs.ly/H0lmC9c0

Get Involved—Volunteer

As a member of IFT you have so many ways to get involved and make a difference. Mentor a new professional. Share your expertise by teaching a course. Discover different ways your knowledge can impact the field of food science and technology.

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Find a Colleague

IFT members have access to an extensive network of global professionals. Make the connections you need to solve problems, share resources, and advance your career.

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