Periods of economic restriction and uncertainty have long reset consumer priorities, preferences, and practices in the food and beverage industry, and 2026 will be no exception. As of January, nearly ...

IFT’s Jay Gilbert will co-lead an AI Innovation Lab Workshop at Future Food-Tech San Francisco on March 20, exploring AI applications in food innovation. SAN FRANCISCO – March 11, 2026 – The Institute ...

CHICAGO – February 24, 2026 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system ...

Southern California Institute of Food Technologists invites you to participate in the 2026 SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo. Our upcoming Suppliers Night Expo is, once again, being held at the Hyatt ...

Explore how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping food formulation, driving demand for fiber, protein fortification, and sugar reduction in weight management products.

While many sources identify specific food products as superfoods, there is no established definition for a superfood, and using the term to describe foods is likely to lead to consumer confusion.

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 ...

CHICAGO – February 11, 2026 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system ...