The Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system.

Demographics & History Our Values

Founded In Members Countries Represented Our Vision: A world where science and innovation are universally accepted 1939 17,000+ 95+ as essential to a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply for everyone Our membership is comprised of food scientists, technologists, and related professionals from academia, government, and industry. Our Mission: To advance the science Education 12%* of food and its application across the global food system Government 2%

IFT’s Science and Industry 52% Students 17% Our Expertise: Policy Initiatives department plays an active role in government policy Retired 4% activities at global, national, state, and local levels Other 13% *does not include students Membership Benefits

Inclusive community Tools and courses Access to cutting edge Opportunities to connect of professionals dedicated to to enhance professional technical and scientific and collaborate with professional advancing the science of food capacity and competency information peers to drive innovation

IFT Annual Event Publications IFT Student Association • One of the largest annual scientific • Food Technology magazine • A forward-looking, student-governed meetings and technical expositions • Journal of Food Science community of IFT members of its kind • Journal of Food Science Education • A global community of emerging food • 20,000+ attendees professionals who are passionate and • Comprehensive Reviews in Food • 100+ sessions informed, ready to advance the future Science and Food Safety of food and its global sustainability • 700+ poster presentations • IFT Press • Annual product development • 1,200+ exhibitors competitions, scholarships, networking, and leadership Beyond the Organization Global Food Traceability Center: A public-private partnership Feeding Tomorrow: Feeding Tomorrow, the foundation of program within IFT created for the express purpose of being the Institute of Food Technologists, aims to bring the best and the global resource and authoritative voice on food traceability. brightest minds to the science of food and supports the world’s Its mission is to serve all parts of the food system by providing next generation of professionals. Working with leaders from around applied research, objective advice, and practical expertise about the world, Feeding Tomorrow shares the collective knowledge of data collaboration and food product traceability for the purposes the food science community in order to ensure a safe, nutritious, of business benefit and public good. and sustainable food supply for everyone. Together, Feeding Tomorrow and IFT feed the minds that will feed the future.

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