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.

12,000+

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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Stay Connected with Section Events

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

Supplier Event

October 12, 2022

Minnesota Section IFT Suppliers Night 2022

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Supplier Event

October 19 – 21, 2022

Intermountain Section IFT Symposium and Suppliers Night

Sun Valley, Idaho

Supplier Event

October 19, 2022

St. Louis Section IFT 2022 Suppliers Expo

St. Charles, Missouri

Supplier Event

October 25, 2022

Dogwood Section IFT Suppliers Night

Raleigh , North Carolina

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.

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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

Meeting

October 3, 2022

Philadelphia Section IFT 25th Annual Golf Outing

Avondale, Pennsylvania

Webcast

October 6, 2022

Is Food Structure the Key to Healthier Diets - Hosted by British Section IFT

Online

Meeting

October 6, 2022

New York Section IFT Meeting: Panel Presentation - Enzyme Fermentation Natural Preservatives

West Orange, New Jersey

Course

October 11 – 13, 2022

2022 Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers

University Park, PA

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Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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If there are any silver linings to the #COVID19 pandemic, the #foodindustry can count advances in food-contact surface disinfection technologies. Take a deep dive into germicidal light-based technologies in #FoodTech. https://t.co/ftwij76hXC

30 Sep 2022

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

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Graduate students! Have you completed your @GeneralMills Intern+ application? One candidate will be awarded a paid internship in research and development, packaging, and engineering for the summer of 2023. Applications are due tomorrow. Apply now: https://t.co/ETLcOVuPnJ https://t.co/SIbkqTXiw1

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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