Since 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has been a forum for passionate science of food professionals and technologists to collaborate, learn, and contribute all with the goal of inspiring and transforming collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. As a scientific community grounded in purpose, IFT feeds the minds that feed the world.
 

At IFT we are committed to providing our members the resources and services necessary to enhance and advance their careers not only to improve and enrich their lives, but to help make greater contributions to their organizations and the science of food profession as a whole. In doing so, we all contribute to improving the sustainability of our global food supply.
 

As a global science of food organization, our impact is vast and deep; our dedication to the advancement of the science of food unwavering. This is most evident in the promises we make to our members, volunteers, and partners.
 

Develop: Advance and Promote Careers in the Science of Food
Enhance and promote the knowledge of IFT members and prospective members worldwide

Network: Establish Productive and Interactive Global Networks
Engage and convene relevant stakeholders to debate, create, and transfer knowledge, and communicate the latest information affecting the science of food

Innovate: Promote Science, Technology, and Their Application
Be a source of influence and thought leadership for the development, application and communication of the science of food

Advocate: Address Issues and Influence Outcomes
Be the objective voice of the science of food by leveraging IFT’s members to proactively contribute evidence-based science to the public dialogue on food issues

Include: Enable Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Leverage diversity and inclusion within IFT to advance our mission and the science of food

It is through our promises that we provide the critical support and resources our talented community needs to not only feed their professional aspirations, but also inspire solutions to safely, nutritiously, and sustainably feed the world.