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IFT membership connects you to trusted science, meaningful professional relationships, and a collective voice shaping the future of food.
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IFT is your professional home—a global community shaping the future of food.
Why Join?
IFT brings together trusted science, a peer community like no other, career insight, and a platform to innovate, learn and lead. All powered by the people advancing food every day.
Here, you don’t just stay informed.
You engage. You contribute. You grow.
Is IFT membership right for you?
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Food Technology
® magazine subscription
Online access to Comprehensive
Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety
Discounted
Journal of Food Science
subscription
Toolkits and trends reports, such as the IFT Compensation & Career Path Report
Publishing and presentation opportunities
Connect through the IFT Member Connect online community
Join discipline-specific division
focused on specialized areas of food science
Participate in regional and international section
for local networking
Engage with identity-based member resource groups
Full Member Directory access
Volunteer leadership pathways
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo (members save up to 30%)
Compensation & Career Path Reports
Leadership and governance roles
Visibility through speaking and publishing
Career Center access
Recognition through Awards & Fellows
Reduced or waived publishing fees in key journals
Opportunities to present research or posters at IFT events
Credible, science-based presence in policy discussions
Influence public understanding of food science
Shape the future direction of the food system
Contribute your voice to initiatives bigger than your organization
From Our Members
Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student, IFT membership helps you take your career to the next level.
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To the Research, Resources, and Relationships that move you forward.
The big challenges we need to solve are multifunctional and interdisciplinary, and IFT provides a space to bring all of that together!
Jonathan Kershaw
Brigham Young University
Membership That Grows With You
Your career evolves, and your membership should too. IFT offers accessible rates for students and early-career professionals, with dues that scale as you advance. We’re committed to making membership attainable early and valuable at every stage.
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$126
Networking & Engagement Membership
A taste of IFT’s time-saving resources and dynamic community for individuals.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$265
Premier Membership
The most comprehensive access to IFT’s resources, community, and research for individuals.
*Includes all Networking & Engagement member benefits plus more access and deeper discounts.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
Recent graduate?
Start your career off right! IFT offers tiered pricing for Premier members in their first three years after school.
$207/year for members 3 years into their professional career
$150/year for members 2 years into their professional career
$103/year for members in the first year of their professional career
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
Premier Membership
$50
Student Membership
Resources and opportunities to enhance on-campus experiences, make new connections, and prepare students for science of food careers.
Learn about the global student pricing rate.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$25
Emeritus Membership
Similar benefits to IFT’s Premier Membership for retirees.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$350
Joint Membership
The benefits of both the American Society of Nutrition and IFT at one low price.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
Food Professionals, This Is Your Community
IFT membership isn’t just access.
It’s connection. Credibility. Career momentum. Collective impact.
It’s where every part of the food system comes together to feed the minds that feed the world.
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Get full member benefits the moment you join
Instantly connect with a global network driving the future of food
Access the exclusive IFT Member Connect online community
Unlock member discounts for IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
Network through local sections and regional events
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still Deciding? Here’s What You Should Know.
If you’re serious about advancing your career in the science of food, the connections, resources, and member discounts alone often exceed the cost of membership.
Members gain access to career tools, exclusive content, industry insights, and a powerful professional network that opens doors.
Our members say it best
Membership is so much more than networking. It’s community!
Members have access to:
IFT Sections
– Build meaningful connections locally.
IFT Divisions
– Engage deeply in your area of expertise.
IFT Connect
– Exchange ideas in real time with peers across sectors and disciplines.
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
(save big!)– Experience the leading event where the global food community comes together to learn, collaborate, and innovate.
You choose how you engage. Whether you tap into research, attend one event or many, or build deep connections through volunteer opportunities, your local IFT Section, engaging on IFT Member Connect and more, the value scales with your goals.
Yes! IFT connects industry, academia, non-profits, and government across every stage of a career, from students to executives.
You immediately unlock member-only benefits, including the up to 30% discount for IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, and access to a global community shaping the future of food. We’ll also guide you step-by-step to help you make the most of your membership. We’ll connect you to key resources and your local
IFT Section
so you can start networking and exploring opportunities in your area right away.
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