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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Members

Regional Sections

Topical Divisions

Join the Conversation Online at IFT Connect

Connect with IFT Members 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.

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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.

Stay Connected with Section Events

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

Supplier Event

August 23, 2021

Southern California Section IFT Suppliers Night EXPO

Anaheim, California

Supplier Event

September 14, 2021

NYIFT Suppliers Day and Career Fair

Secaucus, New Jersey

Supplier Event

September 23, 2021

Ohio Valley Section IFT Suppliers' Lecture and Expo

West Chester, Ohio, United States

Supplier Event

October 7, 2021

Longhorn IFT 2021 Supplier's Night Expo

Frisco, Texas, United States

More Events

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.

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.

Find a Colleague

IFT members have access to an extensive network of global professionals. Make connections and expand your network.

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

June 15 – 17, 2021

Plant Proteins from Novel and Upcycled Sources (Live Virtual Short Course)

Online

Meeting

June 17, 2021

IGD Supply Chain Summit

Online

Webcast

June 17, 2021

The Evolving and Expanding World of Process Authorities

Online

Course

June 22 – 24, 2021

PSU: Food and Airborne Fungi and Mycotoxins Short Course

University Park, Pennsylvania

Join Us Online

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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#Foodsecurity or #Nutrition security? Learn why experts believe it needs to be the latter, and what IFT and Seeding the Future Foundation are doing to help facilitate solutions via @washingtonpost. https://t.co/SIym6iWQtT #IFTFIRST #STFChallenge

14 Jun 2021

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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The freezer isn’t forever! IFT member expert Bob Gravani, PhD, discusses how long frozen food is safe to eat and tips on how to tell when it’s time to throw it out with @MashedHQ. https://t.co/UiwEMnDWNy

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

15 hrs

The challenge: reduce the sodium content in cheese without jeopardizing the quality and safety of cheeses. A recent study in Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety provides insight into the sensory, physicochemical, and technofunctional attributes of reduced sodium cheese and explored strategies for salt reduction without affecting the quality and safety. Learn more: https://hubs.la/H0QdWlj0 #IFTJournals #NationalDairyMonth

IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

18 hrs

Congratulations to William Aimutis, PhD, on being inducted into the 2021 Class of IFT Fellows! Thank you for your remarkable contributions to the science of food and unwavering commitment to food innovation. https://hubs.la/H0Qczw50 #IFTCelebrates

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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