Recent IFT Press Releases
IFT FIRST, Summer’s Most Important Food Event, to Address Food Additives, GRAS, and the New Era of Global Food Safety
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will address the most challenging food safety issues – from food additives and GRAS to recalls and regulatory changes – at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, the annual food research, science, and technology event that is being held July 13-16, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
College Bowl Finalists Announced for 40th Annual Food Science Trivia Tournament at IFT FIRST
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) is proud to share the College Bowl team trivia regional winners who will compete to be champion at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo.
IFT CEO and IFT President to Participate in Food Science Innovation and Leadership Events in Mexico
The Mexico Section of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is welcoming IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean and IFT President Christopher Daubert, PhD, for an unforgettable three-day celebration of food science.
Innovations in Fat, Sugar, and Salt Reduction to be Explored in IFT Webinar and at IFT FIRST
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will dive into how the food and beverage industry is creating healthier, more nutritious foods to meet changing consumer dietary preferences through a series of upcoming events that will spotlight the pivotal role science and technology must play in adapting to new regulations.
Seed Grant Winners, Growth Grant and Seeding The Future Grand Prize Finalists Announced for USD $1 Million Global Food System Challenge
Seeding The Future Foundation and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) are proud to announce the Seed Grant winners as well as the Growth Grant finalists and Seeding The Future Grand Prize finalists for the 2024 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge
IFT FIRST to Address How the Top Consumer Insights Will Drive Future Product Development
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will equip food and beverage leaders with the knowledge to create game-changing products and solutions when it provides indispensable consumer insights at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo.
IFT Releases New Resources to Aid Food and Beverage Industry in Sugar Reduction
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released two educational resources to aid food and beverage professionals in sugar reduction strategies.
Global Student Innovators Selected as Finalists in Prominent Product Development Competitions
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) has announced the finalists for three of its product development competitions: the 35th Annual IFTSA and Mars Wrigley Product Development Competition, the Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Product Development Competition, and the Smart Snacks for Kids Product Development Competition.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects 2025-2026 Board of Directors
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected its Board of Directors for its 2025 – 2026 cycle, which starts on September 1, 2025.
Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Grand Prize and Growth Grant Semifinalists, Seed Grant Finalists Revealed
Seeding The Future Foundation and the Institute of Food Technologists are proud to announce the Grand Prize and Growth Grant semifinalists as well as the Seed Grant finalists for the 2024 Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.
IFT Virtual Workshop on Food Fraud Prevention Will Address Supply Chain Disruptions
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is hosting a four-part virtual workshop on “Food Fraud Prevention: Reducing Disruptions through Supply Chain & Enterprise Risk Management.”
Institute of Food Technologists to Host Workshop on GRAS Regulations for Developers and Formulators
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) will host a virtual workshop to help food developers and formulators gain a clear understanding of GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe).