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.

Conference

October 17 – 20, 2020

National Frozen Refrigerated Foods Convention

National Harbor, Maryland

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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

Conference

October 17 – 20, 2020

National Frozen Refrigerated Foods Convention

National Harbor, Maryland

Supplier Event

November 4, 2020

Chicago Section IFT Annual Suppliers’ Symposium & Expo

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Course

August 17 – 21, 2020

Global Advanced Culinary Arts for Food Technologists

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Supplier Event

September 22, 2020

NYIFT Suppliers Day and Career Fair

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

Join Us Online

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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Interested in expanding your impact on the #scienceoffood at a global level? Consider virtual #volunteer opps through @PartnersAmerica. Learn more: https://t.co/k3D2LukbrJ #VolunteerGlobally #FeedingTomorrow https://t.co/3mAeomlDjH

01 Jul 2020

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

@IFT

Join writer and World Economic Forum member @aprilrinne at #SHIFT20, where she'll challenge us to think differently and question everything as we work toward a more #sustainable food supply for all. https://t.co/1cP6UX7iLO https://t.co/f5QPFvDb5R

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

13 hrs

Interested in expanding your impact on the science of food at a global level? Virtual volunteer opportunities that will have a direct impact on people in Burma and Guyana are available with through Partners of the Americas. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/H0s3-b90 #VolunteerGlobally #FeedingTomorrow

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

16 hrs

Our food system is essential to our ability to manage, improve, sustain, and nourish our planet moving forward. Join writer, speaker, and World Economic Forum member April Rinne at #SHIFT20, where she'll challenge us to think differently and question everything as we work toward a more sustainable tomorrow. https://hubs.ly/H0s2x2L0

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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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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