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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Still trying to figure out how you are going to spend your days at #SHIFT20? Start each day with a member of IFT's Office of the President for a quick chat and inside look at what's on their playlist. Join us: https://t.co/mFtlaZgUmp https://t.co/94hG4EIm56

11 Jul 2020

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

@IFT

The only thing standing between you and #SHIFT20 is the weekend! If you aren't registered yet, the time is NOW! https://t.co/cL25oHWs3o https://t.co/J1l8Kfqf9d

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

2 hrs

How do heuristics and individual differences among consumers influence the acceptance of genetic technology, nanotechnology, cultured meat, and food irradiation? Significantly, according to researchers from the Institute for Environmental Decisions (IED) in Switzerland. https://hubs.ly/H0spwXM0

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

17 hrs

Full Fat. Low Fat. Reduced Fat. Fat Free. Which would you choose? According to a new survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC), consumers are split, but say their perceptions of the healthfulness of dietary fat depends on the type of food it’s found in. https://hubs.ly/H0sn9H_0

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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