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IFT is your professional home—a global community shaping the future of food.

Why Join?

IFT brings together trusted science, a peer community like no other, career insight, and a platform to innovate, learn and lead. All powered by the people advancing food every day.

Here, you don’t just stay informed.
You engage. You contribute. You grow.

Is IFT membership right for you?

Questions? We're here.

- Food Technology® magazine subscription
- Online access to Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
- Discounted Journal of Food Science subscription
- Toolkits and trends reports, such as the IFT Compensation & Career Path Report
- Publishing and presentation opportunities
- Connect through the IFT Member Connect online community
- Join discipline-specific divisions focused on specialized areas of food science
- Participate in regional and international sections for local networking
- Engage with identity-based member resource groups
- Full Member Directory access
- Volunteer leadership pathways
- IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo (members save up to 30%)
- Compensation & Career Path Reports
- Leadership and governance roles
- Visibility through speaking and publishing
- Career Center access
- Recognition through Awards & Fellows
- Reduced or waived publishing fees in key journals
- Opportunities to present research or posters at IFT events
- Credible, science-based presence in policy discussions
- Influence public understanding of food science
- Shape the future direction of the food system
- Contribute your voice to initiatives bigger than your organization

From Our Members

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student, IFT membership helps you take your career to the next level.

To the Future of Food

To solving challenges together

To those who want their voices heard

To the Research, Resources, and Relationships that move you forward

 The big challenges we need to solve are multifunctional and interdisciplinary, and IFT provides a space to bring all of that together!

Jonathan Kershaw

Brigham Young University

Membership That Grows With You

Your career evolves, and your membership should too. IFT offers accessible rates for students and early-career professionals, with dues that scale as you advance. We’re committed to making membership attainable early and valuable at every stage.

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Networking and Engagement Membership

$126

Networking & Engagement Membership

A taste of IFT’s time-saving resources and dynamic community for individuals.

*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.

Premier Membership

$265

Premier Membership

The most comprehensive access to IFT’s resources, community, and research for individuals.

*Includes all Networking & Engagement member benefits plus more access and deeper discounts.

*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.

Recent graduate? Start your career off right! IFT offers tiered pricing for Premier members in their first three years after school.  

$207/year for members 3 years into their professional career
$150/year for members 2 years into their professional career
$103/year for members in the first year of their professional career

*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.

Premier Membership

Student Membership

$50

Student Membership

Resources and opportunities to enhance on-campus experiences, make new connections, and prepare students for science of food careers.

Learn about the global student pricing rate.

*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.

Emeritus Membership

$25

Emeritus Membership

Similar benefits to IFT’s Premier Membership for retirees.

*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.

Joint Membership

$350

Joint Membership

The benefits of both the American Society of Nutrition and IFT at one low price.

*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.

Food Professionals, This Is Your Community

IFT membership isn’t just access.

It’s connection. Credibility. Career momentum. Collective impact.

It’s where every part of the food system comes together to feed the minds that feed the world.

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Start Your IFT Journey Today

Get full member benefits the moment you join
Instantly connect with a global network driving the future of food
Access the exclusive IFT Member Connect online community
Unlock member discounts for IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
Network through local sections and regional events

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still Deciding? Here’s What You Should Know.

If you’re serious about advancing your career in the science of food, the connections, resources, and member discounts alone often exceed the cost of membership.
Members gain access to career tools, exclusive content, industry insights, and a powerful professional network that opens doors. Our members say it best!
Membership is so much more than networking. It’s community!

Members have access to:
- IFT Sections – Build meaningful connections locally.
- IFT Divisions – Engage deeply in your area of expertise.
- IFT Connect – Exchange ideas in real time with peers across sectors and disciplines.
- IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo (save big!)– Experience the leading event where the global food community comes together to learn, collaborate, and innovate.
You choose how you engage. Whether you tap into research, attend one event or many, or build deep connections through volunteer opportunities, your local IFT Section, engaging on IFT Member Connect and more, the value scales with your goals.
You immediately unlock member-only benefits, including the up to 30% discount for IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, and access to a global community shaping the future of food. We’ll also guide you step-by-step to help you make the most of your membership. We’ll connect you to key resources and your local IFT Section so you can start networking and exploring opportunities in your area right away.

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