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Interest Group (Divisions)
The Institute of Food Technologists recognizes the wide variety of disciplines, topics, and areas of expertise in the global science of food community. We offer 25 topical, interest-based groups, known as Divisions, that allow you to get more information, connections, and resources specialized to the topics that matter in your work today, or where you see your career going tomorrow.
Gain knowledge and collaborate with like-minded peers through Division-hosted
webinars
, podcasts, and newsletters, online forums like IFT Member Connect,
IFT’s online community
, and in-person experiences at
IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
With 25 topic-based groups spanning the science of food, there are plenty of opportunities to contribute, learn, or expand your network in the areas of food science that matter most to you.
Member Resource Groups
Get More of What Matters to You—Join an IFT Division
Members are able to join Divisions of their choice when they join IFT or at any time by updating their profile information in their IFT member account. With 25 divisions to choose from, you will be joining a robust and engaged community of peers representing over 76 countries. Get the most value out of your IFT membership by joining a Division today!
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to enjoy access to our Divisions, as well as plenty of other valuable benefits.
Aquatic Food Products
Biotechnology
Carbohydrate
Dairy Foods
Education, Extension & Outreach
Food Chemistry
Food Engineering
Food Laws & Regulations
Food Microbiology
Food Packaging
Food Safety & Quality Management
Foodservice
Fruit & Vegetable Products
International
Marketing, Sales & Management
Muscle Foods
Nonthermal Processing
Nutraceutical & Functional
Nutrition
Product Development
Protein
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
Sensory & Consumer Sciences
Sustainable Food Systems
Toxicology & Safety Evaluation
Members! Join a Division
Update your division preferences through your IFT member account.
Upcoming Events
Event Calendar
Section Event
Maryland Section IFT Suppliers Night 2026
Apr 29, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Marriott Owings Mills 10101 Grand Central Avenue Owings Mills, Maryland 21107
Section Event
Northern California Section IFT (NCIFT) Suppliers Night 2026
May 05, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PDT
Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton, California
Section Event
Northeast Section IFT Food Industry Expo
May 13, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
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