Recent IFT Press Releases
Seeding The Future Foundation to Sponsor Popular Pitch Competition at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is proud to announce that Seeding The Future Foundation will once again be sponsoring the Startup Pavilion pitch competition at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo.
IFT Webinar to Examine the Wide-Ranging Impact of GLP-1s on Product Design and Development
Register for IFT’s free Feb. 25 webinar on how GLP-1s are reshaping food product development and future weight management trends.
IFT President Peggy Poole to Discuss the Future of AI in New Product Development and Food Safety at Binsted Lecture
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is proud to announce that IFT President Peggy Poole, PhD, will present the Binsted Lecture on “Leveraging AI in New Product Development and Food Safety” at the Food and Drink Federation’s London, UK office on February 12, 2026.
IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund to Award More Than $260,000 in Scholarships to Food Science Students
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is proud to announce that applications are now open for more than 100 undergraduate and graduate scholarships totaling over $260,000.
IFT’s Science and Policy Initiatives Team Reveals Top Trends for 2026
The Science and Policy Initiatives (SPI) team at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has revealed its top five food trends that will not only impact the food and policy landscape, but redefine innovation, safety, sustainability, and consumer trust in the coming year.
Future of Sustainable Supply Chains Examined in Journal of Food Science’s Aquatic Foods Special Issue
IFT’s Journal of Food Science (JFS) is proud to announce the release of its Special Issue on Health, Safety, and Sustainability of Aquatic Foods.
Former USDA-ARS Lead Scientist and Researcher Brendan Niemira Takes Over as Chief Science and Technology Officer at IFT
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is proud to announce that Brendan Niemira has taken over as its new Chief Science and Technology Officer (CSTO).
Former FDA Food Safety Leader, IFT Product Development Expert Headline Free Webinar on Formulating Functional Foods
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is hosting a webinar on “Formulating Functional Foods: What Works, What Doesn’t” on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT.
Industry Innovators to Address the Future of Protein: Better Meat CEO Paul Shapiro and Alt-Protein Leaders Headline IFT Webinar
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is hosting a webinar on “Growing the Future: How New Farming Frontiers Are Transforming Protein” on Tuesday, November 12, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT.
New Report from IFT’s Feeding Tomorrow Fund Examines the State of Food Science Education
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has published a new report on the state of food science education.
IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center Launches New Tool to Accelerate Global Scalable Traceability
IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center, an internationally recognized leader in advancing end-to-end food traceability, has launched an open source tool to strengthen interoperability across the food value chain.
IFT To Host Community Conversation on Release of MAHA Strategy Recommendations
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is hosting an interactive community conversation on the release of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) strategy recommendations.