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Explore editorial coverage from IFT FIRST, including keynote and session highlights, expert interviews, Expo Hall photo stories, and more.

Health Without Compromise

Oct 11, 2026

Health Without Compromise

At IFT FIRST, experts share how food and ingredient companies are meeting demand for healthier products without compromising taste, texture, or value.

Food Technology Magazine

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Oct 02, 2026

FIRST Impressions

Tapping into the power of curiosity was a powerful theme at IFT FIRST, as thought leaders and innovators urged the food system professionals in attendance to open their minds to new ideas and technologies.

Food Technology Magazine

Recent Videos

Health Without Compromise — At IFT FIRST, experts share how food and ingredient companies are meeting demand for healthier products without compromising taste, texture, or value.

"Community Conversation: What Consumers Really Think About Health, Diet, and GLP-1s" video thumbnail — IFT’s YouTube Signature Series features high-impact conversations recorded live on the Hot Topics Studio stage at IFT FIRST. In this session, consumers share candid perspectives on nutrition, GLP-1s, ultra-processed foods, and dietary guidance, revealing the realities behind today’s evolving health and food choices.

GLP-1 & The Future of Food: Formulating for New Consumer Reality Video thumbnail — IFT’s YouTube Signature Series features high-impact conversations recorded live on the Hot Topics Studio stage at IFT FIRST. In this session, industry experts discuss how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping food choices, product development, nutrition priorities, and consumer expectations, offering insights into the future of food and beverage innovation.

"What Are the Challenges with Increased Demand of Natural and Clean Label Ingredients?" video thumbnail. — IFT’s YouTube Signature Series features high-impact conversations recorded live on the Hot Topics Studio stage at IFT FIRST. In this session, Industry leaders explore the growing pressures behind clean-label innovation, from ingredient availability and procurement challenges to formulation complexity and operational feasibility.

The Next Phase of AI — What’s next for AI in food? At IFT FIRST, Food Technology editors spoke with experts across the Expo Hall to find out.

Assessing Transformative AI Tools for Food Manufacturing Video thumbnail. — IFT’s YouTube Signature Series features high-impact conversations recorded live on the Hot Topics Studio stage at IFT FIRST. In this session, experts examine how food industry professionals can evaluate AI tools for use in food safety, quality, regulatory, and other high-stakes applications.