Meet the six Startup Pitch Competition finalists competing at IFT FIRST 2026 to showcase food innovation and win the $10,000 grand prize. CHICAGO – July 1, 2026 – The Institute of Food Technologists ...

As consumers navigate uncertainty, they’re turning to flavors that excite, restore, and comfort—trends identified by flavorists, chefs, and trendspotters. Delicious food and drink have always evoked ...

Exhibitor bookmarks in the event app increased 125% YOY, driving more digital leads for exhibitors , before, during, and after IFT FIRST Our experience has been amazing. We got to meet lots of very ...

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 ...

This month’s Processing column continues the theme of “How is it processed?” with a focus on plant-based milk alternatives—their history, market, and nutritional benefits. Both common (almond, soy, ...

Discover how Purdue's PICS storage bags protect harvests from insects without chemicals, helping 12 million smallholder ...

Whether food packaging is made from fossil fuels, plants, agricultural waste, sand, or any other material, less is more when it comes to delivering more sustainable packaging. Packaging reduction ...

What will matter most to food and beverage shoppers in 2026? The answer in a word? Value. That’s not surprising given the current economic climate. But how consumers define value is where it gets ...

While it may seem that the incidence of foodborne illnesses increases year to year, the reality is people have been getting sick from foodborne illnesses since the beginning of time. Indeed, many food ...

Food science draws from many disciplines, including biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry to better understand food processes and improve food products for the general public. As the ...

Episode Description As GLP-1 use reshapes appetite, taste perception, and eating patterns, food companies face new challenges—and opportunities—in how they design and deliver nutrition. In this ...

So, what does clean label mean? Essentially, clean label means making a product using as few ingredients as possible, and making sure those ingredients are items that consumers recognize and think of ...