“AI is here, and it’s here to stay,” says Najjar, a member of IFT’s Board of Directors, “but it’s how we, as food professionals, choose to engage with it that will determine the future.” Below, he ...

Addressing this crisis requires more than local enforcement; it demands global coordination and robust traceability systems—the kind championed by the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST).

Consumers are feeling the effects. Beaton cited data showing 71% of Americans worry tariffs will hurt their bank accounts, ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a natural, gut-derived hormone that is released after we eat. It has beneficial effects ...

A s a vital energy reserve in green plants, starch has quietly shaped human civilization—nourishing the body, powering ...

E ach year, IFT honors individuals whose careers exemplify excellence in the science of food. At the 2025 IFT FIRST Annual ...

From certification, to courses and webcasts, to mentorship, to finding your next job - IFT can help you on your path ...

CHICAGO – August 14, 2025 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, ...

Becoming an IFTSA Chapter The food science club at your college or university is probably eligible to become a chapter of the IFT Student Association (IFTSA). As a student chapter, you’ll get access ...

Interest Group (Divisions) The Institute of Food Technologists recognizes the wide variety of disciplines, topics, and areas of expertise in the global science of food community. We offer 25 topical, ...

Learn About Food Science The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. Learn more about this exciting field and the positive impact ...