The 2022 IFT FIRST event took place in Chicago from July 10–13 and attracted an expected 18,000+ people, with an expo featuring nearly 2,000 booths. The event includes a range of business-oriented educational opportunities, exposition, Startup Pavilion, Innovation Lab, and more.
The global ingredients companies exhibiting at IFT First offered a comprehensive range of solutions to develop products across every retail and foodservice category. However, a pronounced emphasis on specialized and better-for-you diets prevailed, including plant-based, keto, low-carb, reduced-sugar, etc. Review booth highlights in the gallery above.