Food industry research leader and former IFT President Robert Ewing Smith, PhD, leaves a lasting legacy in food innovation, ...

I came all the way from Peru to be here – and it was well worth the trip. This is my first time [at IFT FIRST] and in just the past two days, we’ve gotten some great leads. Our being here is going to ...

At IFT FIRST, Food Technology editors spoke with industry experts about the growing shift toward natural colors and ingredients—and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. From developing ...

Omnivore IFT’s Omnivore and Omnivore Presents: SciDish podcasts spark lively, thought-provoking conversations with the science, business, and regulatory leaders shaping the future of food. Each ...

Catch up on new developments shaping food and food science, including color-changing packaging, clearer communication about chemical safety, GLP-1-related food choices, quick commerce, and new ...

Join Northeast IFT’s 2027 Food Industry Expo on May 12 in Worcester, MA. Connect with food industry professionals, explore supplier exhibits, attend technical sessions, and discover new products and ...

The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) has been cultivated around the world for more than 6,000 years. Originating in the countries around the Mediterranean Sea, it spread throughout Africa and eventually ...

After high school, Jessica Gavin attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo to study food science. While working as a research scientist for a global nutrition company—where ...

In this column, the author discusses how food biotechnology is evolving from scientific innovation into a scalable manufacturing platform capable of reshaping the future of food production through ...

So, what does clean label mean? Essentially, clean label means making a product using as few ingredients as possible, and making sure those ingredients are items that consumers recognize and think of ...

A “gold standard” is a benchmark measure in the product development process. It is the product against which all prototypes will be compared. It represents the flavor, texture, color, viscosity, and ...