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Envision what the very best minds involved in the science of food can achieve when they work together: providing each and every person on the planet with a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply. Since 1939, IFT has been advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system by creating a dynamic forum where individuals from more than 90 countries can collaborate, learn, and grow, transforming scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of people around the world. Source
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Search ArticlesNurtured Nuts Company Wins Grand Prize for Allergen-less Peanuts in IFT FIRST Startup Pitch Competition Finale
Share Nurtured Nuts Company wins The Pitch! at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo for its gene-edited, low-allergen peanuts advancing safer food innovation.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wins IFTSA College Bowl Food Science Trivia Competition
Share University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign wins the 2026 IFTSA College Bowl at IFT FIRST, earning top honors in the premier food science student competition.
Marcia Walker On Food Innovation, Designing Better Ingredients at the Source
Timeline Episode Description Dr. Marcia Walker, director of Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center,shares her perspective on what separates promising ideas from meaningful innovation, and what it takes to build not just better products, but stronger, more resilient food systems.
AI, Agility, and Communication Top Career Skills for Food Scientists
Share Panelists at IFT FIRST discussed how AI, changing consumer expectations, and workplace shifts are reshaping career paths in food science.
Experts Debate How MAHA Is Reshaping Food Science and Regulation
Share Industry experts discussed how the “Make America Healthy Again” movement is reshaping food regulation, product formulation, and consumer expectations while highlighting the need for science-based policymaking and long-term research. The “Make America Healthy Again” movement, loosely tied together by activist groups, social media sites and the federal Department of Health & Human Services under Secretary Robert F.
Views From the Expo Hall: Tuesday
Share From clean-label beverage preservation and naturally colored dips to protein-forward ingredients and globally inspired prototypes, exhibitors showcased food science innovations and product concepts throughout the Expo Hall on Tuesday at IFT FIRST.
FDA Deputy Commissioner Details Agency’s Food Safety Priorities
Share Donald Prager discussed the FDA’s evolving approach to food safety, highlighting regulatory modernization, AI-driven analytics, GRAS oversight, and inspection reforms during a keynote conversation at IFT FIRST.
Communicating Science in a Skeptical World
Share Science alone isn’t enough to build consumer trust. Experts at IFT FIRST shared how empathy, storytelling, social media, and audience-focused communication can help food scientists counter misinformation and strengthen confidence in food innovation.
The GLP-1 Effect: Smaller Portions, Bigger Expectations
Share As GLP-1 medications reshape eating habits, food scientists are rethinking product formulation to deliver more nutrition, functionality, and value in every bite. The rapid rise in GLP-1 medication use has redefined consumers’ food expectations, panelists shared in a Tuesday IFT FIRST Hot Topics Studio session titled “GLP-1 and the Future of Food: Formulating for New Consumer Reality.” As consumers eat less, they want their food to do more.
A Multi-Pronged Approach Can Earn Consumer Trust in Food Safety
Share Experts at IFT FIRST said transparency, collaboration, and clear communication are essential to strengthening public confidence in food safety and nutrition science. In a world where social media influencers and sensationalistic media sometimes promote conflicting and confusing information, how can the food science community foster public trust in the safety of their food?