Periods of economic restriction and uncertainty have long reset consumer priorities, preferences, and practices in the food and beverage industry, and 2026 will be no exception. As of January, nearly ...

IFT’s Jay Gilbert will co-lead an AI Innovation Lab Workshop at Future Food-Tech San Francisco on March 20, exploring AI applications in food innovation. SAN FRANCISCO – March 11, 2026 – The Institute ...

Join us for an afternoon and evening of education and expo time. The symposium team is building an interesting and educational event, but continues to confirm speakers so more on that as it develops.

April 29, 2026 IFT Event logo Maryland Section IFT Suppliers Night Join us for the 2026 Maryland IFT Suppliers Night! The Maryland IFT Suppliers Night is a key networking event for food and beverage ...

IFT strives to ensure that all participants feel welcome and safe at our events, whether live or through our virtual platforms (collectively, “IFT Events”). IFT is committed to honoring the diversity ...

Toolkit Resource Blockchain and Emerging Technology In the last two decades, there have been significant investments in digitization and logistics that have spurred the proliferation of many ...

This competition challenges students to develop a packaging solution to address a problem or need related to food packaging. Participants will be challenged to solve real‑world food and packaging ...

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Journal of Food Science JFS Mission: Empowering global innovation in food through timely publication of high-quality research across the science of food spectrum. IFT’s Journal of Food Science (JFS) ...

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How to Join a Division Joining a Division is easy! Signing up for a Division gives you access to the Division’s IFT Connect Community, signs you up for their newsletter, and gives you access to ...

How to Join a Division Joining a Division is easy! Signing up for a Division gives you access to the Division’s IFT Connect Community, signs you up for their newsletter, and gives you access to ...