IFT - Institute of Food Technologists

Envision what the very best minds involved in the science of food can achieve when they work together: providing each and every person on the planet with a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply.

Since 1939, IFT has been advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system by creating a dynamic forum where individuals from more than 95 countries can collaborate, learn, and grow, transforming scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of people around the world.

Members are at the heart of all we do. We help them enhance their careers and make greater contributions to their organizations. Through forums such as the world’s largest annual food science event, publications such as Food Technology magazine, and other unique resources, we enable them to enhance their knowledge and expand their professional connections, both domestically and abroad. We help highlight the impact and important societal contributions made by professionals involved the science of food, and attract the brightest minds to the profession from related disciplines. And we support the contribution of evidence-based science to the public dialogue on food issues.

Together, we are creating a world where science and innovation are universally viewed as essential to a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply for everyone. As a scientific society with vision, IFT is feeding the minds that feed the world.

As an organization, IFT is focusing its work in four main areas, or “roles and goals.” Each is wide-reaching and helps to advance our mission.

Steward for the Profession and its Community
Provide learning, networking and leadership development experiences that enable food science and technology professionals to become leaders in the global food science community.

Research Champion and Innovation Catalyst
Champion emerging sciences and foster technology development, application and transfer to increase funding for food-related research and to support innovation in food science.

Influential Advocate and Trusted Spokesorganization
Engage in advocacy and communication efforts that enhance recognition of the profession and result in increased understanding and application of the science of food.

Global Citizen and Partner
Proactively contribute to, and be a partner for, the global advancement and application of the science of food.

IFT members are the common thread binding these roles and goals. Each program, service, and initiative that we undertake is knowledge-based, mission-driven, and addresses the needs of IFT members. Whether through networking opportunities, continuing education programs, or a desire to give back to the global scientific community and the profession, our focus on these roles and goals enhances our members’ abilities to enrich the world and to be enriched by their own experiences.

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