IFT FIRST opens registration for 2026 conference New this year, all scientific programming will take place directly in the Expo Hall. SF&WB Staff March 24, 2026 The org's annual celebration of food research, science, and technology will be held July 12–15 at McCormick Place in Chicago.Read More
IFT names new board president Dr. Peggy Poole brings four decades of food industry experience to the role. SF&WB Staff September 2, 2025 The association also welcomes Dr. Gunnar Sigge as president-elect.Read More
IFT names new CFO Eric Ellis joins the nonprofit with more than 20 years of finance and business experience. August 22, 2025 In his new role, Ellis will oversee all financial operations, while also leading the facilities, information technology, and risk management teams. Read More
IFT heralds 2024 Global Food System Challenge winners The program honors ideas with the potential to transform the world’s food system. Jenni Spinner January 24, 2024 The program honors ideas with the potential to transform the world’s food system.Read More
IFT announces Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge finalists The competition honors innovators working to elevate food system sustainability. Jenni Spinner September 25, 2023 The competition honors innovators working to elevate food system sustainability.Read More
Institute of Food Technologists names Sean Leighton board president The Cargill leader first joined the food science group as a student member in 1999. September 5, 2023 The Cargill leader first joined the food science group as a student member in 1999.Read More
IFT FIRST 2023 to spotlight food science innovation The industry event (held July 16–19 in Chicago) will feature exhibits, demos, and more. June 29, 2023 The industry event (held July 16–19 in Chicago) will feature exhibits, demos, and more.Read More
IFT FIRST 2023 to feature hands-on experience at Innovation Lab The program will enable attendees to engage in real-world food development projects. June 15, 2023 The program will enable attendees to engage in real-world food development projects.Read More
IFT17 review: Top trends and new products point toward the future of food July 6, 2017 Trends, highlights and new ingredients, equipment and technology from IFT17.Read More
IFT17: ‘Go with Purpose’ May 11, 2017 IFT17, taking place June 26–28 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, has the theme of “Go with Purpose” and will include a lineup of world-renowned speakers.Read More