Relying on a handful of crops makes the entire system more vulnerable to pests, disease, and climate shocks. By cultivating a more biodiverse food system, we can really get ahead of food insecurity.

The Institute of Food Technologists recognizes the wide variety of disciplines, topics, and areas of expertise in the global science of food community. We offer 25 topical, interest-based groups, ...

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Scientific misinformation has become a defining challenge of our time—fueling consumer confusion, eroding public trust, and influencing policy in ways that can undermine health outcomes and industry ...

A deep-dive into some of the most common sugar alternatives including common use cases, regulatory status, scientific studies, and considerations for substitutions. Exclusive to IFT members.

When startup Pairwise launched Conscious Greens, a line of CRISPR-edited mustard greens, consumers got to experience something new. By reducing the greens’ natural wasabi-like bite, the team created a ...

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Join us for an inspiring free webinar spotlighting the next generation of food scientists. This special event, co-hosted by the British Section of IFT and IFST Future Scientists, will feature ...

Latin America’s leading B2B event for the food and beverage industry. The Food Tech Summit & Expo gathers professionals from across the region to discover the latest in ingredients, technology, ...

Novel foods and ingredients are entering the food supply faster than at any time in living memory. Among the many problems that accompany this influx is the question of how to label these products.