IFT Membership

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IFT takes science of food professionals like you further every day. Join this vibrant community working to collectively enhance and advance our impact on the global food system.

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Better. Faster. Safer. Tastier. Higher quality. Lower cost. When you work in the science of food, the pressure is constantly on. The good news is: you don’t have to bear the weight of the food system’s challenges alone. IFT is here to help.

IFT is more than just a membership. It’s a powerful community ready and able to help each other solve problems, consider alternatives, leverage insights, and go further faster. The benefits are tremendous, and at less than $20 per month for individuals, it’s an incredible investment.

No matter what you need, IFT will take you further.

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Access the resources you need to quickly and efficiently solve problems like:

Food Technology magazine, the most reliable, trusted source of fresh information about food science and technology applications
In-depth, extended, original research and reviews in IFT's peer-reviewed journals Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety and Journal of Food Science
Exclusive access to our global network of problem solvers in our online community
Quick digestible nuggets of information for specific needs in a variety of formats

Make connections via:

Discipline-specific special interest groups
Regional and international sections
Member-led, identity-based resource groups
IFT Connect, our online community exclusively for members
IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

Enhance your knowledge and skills with:

The latest research developments, industry news, consumer trends, and product innovations in every issue of Food Technology magazine
Trusted peer-reviewed, novel research and reviews from experts around the globe in IFT’s highly ranked scientific journals
Educational and training materials when you need them
Scientific sessions, technical research posters, consumer insight presentations, and new product innovations on the expo floor at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo

Real Benefits from Real Members

Current IFT members share how access to IFT’s time-saving resources, welcoming community, and valuable insights takes them further every day.

Which membership is right for you?

No matter where you are in your career, IFT has a membership type to support you.

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Who Belongs to IFT

More than 12,000 professionals and students from more than 100 countries are part of the vibrant IFT community. Our members span every career stage from student to retiree and nearly every role across the food supply chain. People join IFT for a variety of reasons as unique as they are, but they share the same goal: to harness the power of this community to help them as they work to develop food that is safe, nutritious, tastes great, and feeds our growing global population.

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IFT Member Perks

For World Food Day, we are providing members with complimentary access to The Role of Food Science in Global Food & Nutrition Security, an informative panel discussion from IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo.

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