Plastic packaging plays a central role in protecting food from spoilage and contamination. But new research suggests that the smallest plastic particles may also influence how pathogens behave.

CHICAGO – July 2, 2026 – The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce the ...

Advanced filtration and separation technologies like those from Pall are enabling more efficient, scalable, and contamination-resistant production of fermentation-derived ingredients, improving yield, ...

Meet the six Startup Pitch Competition finalists competing at IFT FIRST 2026 to showcase food innovation and win the $10,000 grand prize. CHICAGO – July 1, 2026 – The Institute of Food Technologists ...

Both moisture content and water activity—the ratio of the water vapor pressure of a substance such as food to the water vapor pressure of pure water under the same conditions—are important in ...

AI helps companies act earlier and focus resources where risk is rising. It works best as an extension of existing systems, not a replacement, says Matt Henderson, vice president of technical services ...

What will matter most to food and beverage shoppers in 2026? The answer in a word? Value. That’s not surprising given the current economic climate. But how consumers define value is where it gets ...

The Science and Policy Initiatives (SPI) team at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has revealed its top five food trends that will not only impact the food and policy landscape, but redefine ...

Technology—“the great growling engine of change” as American futurist Alvin Toffler aptly described it—continues to trend strongly toward digitization across manufacturing sectors, especially in the ...

As consumers navigate uncertainty, they’re turning to flavors that excite, restore, and comfort—trends identified by flavorists, chefs, and trendspotters. Delicious food and drink have always evoked ...

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 ...

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 ...