WHAT IS IFT FIRST? 

IFT FIRST means Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology and it’s THE premier annual food system event. IFT FIRST is where breakthrough innovations meet real-world solutions, bringing together everyone involved in making our food safer, more sustainable, and technologically advanced. Whether you're interested in emerging ingredients, processing technologies, food safety, or sustainability, you'll find cutting-edge research and solutions from many exhibiting companies, alongside thousands of food scientists, researchers, and industry experts. It's where the future of food takes shape. Discover what makes IFT FIRST unique.