Recent IFT Releases
IFT FIRST Pre-event Workshops Will Dive into AI in Food Innovation, GRAS and Product Development, and Shelf-Life Best Practices
IFT has unveiled its pre-event educational workshops, formerly known as short courses, that will be held July 13-14 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and will officially kick-off IFT FIRST: Expo and Event.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects University of Pretoria, South Africa’s Josiah Muriuki to Board of Directors
Josiah Muriuki from the University of Pretoria, South Africa will serve on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on September 1, 2024.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects Penn State University’s Paula Szymanowicz to Board of Directors
Paula Szymanowicz from The Pennsylvania State University will serve as Vice President of Digital and Social Media on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on September 1, 2024.
IFT Highlights How Underutilized and Biofortified Crops Can Improve Food and Nutrition Security
IFT has released a white paper that examines how underutilized and biofortified crops could help improve global food and nutrition security.
Back By Popular Demand, Enhanced AI Virtual Workshop from Institute of Food Technologists Returning Next Week
Due to popular demand, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is rolling out an updated virtual workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) next week that it originally unveiled in December 2023.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects Cornell University’s Mauricio Guerra to Board of Directors
Mauricio Guerra from Cornell University will serve as Vice President of Member Engagement on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on September 1, 2024.
IFT CEO Christie Tarantino-Dean Named Association Forum’s Samuel B. Shapiro Award Winner for Outstanding Service
The highest honor bestowed on an association professional by Association Forum, the Award is presented to the chief staff executive for outstanding service and accomplishments in association/nonprofit management.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects Oregon State University’s Jenna Fryer Vice President of Events and Experiences
Jenna Fryer from Oregon State University will serve as Vice President of Events and Experiences on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on September 1, 2024.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects Alabama A&M University’s Katelyn Boyle Vice President of Chapter Engagement
Katelyn Boyle from Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama will serve as Vice President of Chapter Engagement on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on September 1, 2024.
Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Aviva Stein to Board of Directors
Aviva Stein from the University of Massachusetts Amherst will serve on the IFTSA Board of Directors for one year starting on September 1, 2024.
Ultra-processed Foods, Future of FDA Among Keynotes and Featured Sessions at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo
From ultra-processed foods and AI to food as medicine and the future of the FDA, this year’s program will focus on addressing some of the top food issues including food insecurity and climate change.