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Now you can get the whole experience on-demand Sustaining our global food system Our role as global citizens and the future of work. SHIFT20 Virtual Event and Expo is open! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity see the latest science, product launches, research, and thought leadership advancing the future of food. Register today! LEARN MORE   IFT Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is providing helpful resources and actively monitoring developments to provide safe, helpful, and informative content and networking experiences for our community. Read the latest Feeding the Minds that Feed the World Members are at the heart of all we do. We help them enhance their careers and make greater contributions to their organizations. 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Our Community Join Us 15,000+ members Be a part of a community of scientific scholars, visionaries, and innovators dedicated to advancing the science of food to feed our planet now and into the future. 90+ Countries IFT’s community extends to over 90 countries providing countless opportunities to network, learn, and knowledge share. "What I find to be most valuable about my IFT membership is that I have the opportunity to engage with so many amazing food professionals, and to really contribute to the future of food science." - Sarah Kirkmeyer "IFT has always given me a community, and it’s a multi-disciplinary community. I don’t have to know everything—what I have to do is know the people who know everything, and that’s what happens through IFT. It’s just a wonderful network!" - Chris Findlay, Chairman , Compusense "IFT is like one big, huge family. Everyone here has a way of making you feel welcome and making you feel like you belong. 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