Welcome to the new IFT.org
Now home to IFT FIRST
Advance Your Expertise. Expand Your Influence.
Built for professionals who want to stay indispensable in a rapidly evolving food system.
Full access. Immediate value. Move forward today.
Stay Ahead of the Science
When your expertise stays current, your leadership stays relevant.
As a Premier Member, you receive:
- Food Technology magazine subscription ($179 value)
- Compensation & Career Path Reports ($179 value)
- Discounted subscription to Journal of Food Science (save $1,000+)
- Unlimited live and on-demand expert webcasts
- Discounts on advanced training, including Product Development Bootcamp
- Full access to Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
Build a Network That Supports Your Career
IFT connects you to scientists, innovators, researchers, and decision-makers across the globe.
As a Premier Member, you can:
- Engage in IFT Member Connect
- Search and connect using the “Find a Member” tool
- Join discipline-specific IFT Divisions
- Participate in local and international IFT Sections
- Engage in member-led Resource Groups
- Receive 30% off registration for IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
Elevate Your Authority. Shape the Future.
Your expertise deserves visibility.
Premier Membership creates meaningful pathways to demonstrate your leadership and contribution.
- Publish in leading journals with no page charges ($2,500–$3,000 value)
- Present research at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
- Serve in leadership roles across Divisions, Sections, and Committees
- Apply to serve on IFT’s Board of Directors
- Vote in IFT elections
- Volunteer at IFT FIRST
If you care about where food science is headed, this is where your voice matters.
A Strategic Investment
For $265 per year, Premier Membership unlocks:
- $179 Food Technology subscription
- Up to $3,000 in publishing value
- $1,000+ journal subscription savings
- Career and compensation reports
- 30% off IFT FIRST registration
One membership. Significant professional return.
Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
What Members Say
Early Career? Start Strong.
Professionals in their first three years after graduation qualify for reduced rates:
- $103 — First year
- $150 — Second year
- $207 — Third year
Build early momentum with full access from day one.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by IFT Section.
Lead What’s Next
Join the professionals who rely on IFT to stay informed, connected, and influential.
Questions? Contact Member Services at memberinfo@ift.org | +1.312.782.8424