Acting FDA Deputy Commissioner Donald Prager shared the FDA’s latest food safety priorities at IFT FIRST, including AI-driven ...

Experts at IFT FIRST examined how the MAHA movement is influencing food regulation, ingredient reformulation, consumer ...

IFT’s 2026 Compensation and Career Path Survey shows that food science professionals increasingly prioritize work/life ...

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 ...

Experts at IFT FIRST discuss food security, sustainability, water management, and collaboration to build a safer, more ...

Food science draws from many disciplines, including biology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry to better understand food processes and improve food products for the general public. As the ...

The future of food science careers will be shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), adaptability, and strong communication skills, according to speakers at “Community Conversation: The Evolving Food ...

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 ...

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 ...

Experts emphasize that while AI can provide valuable product development assistance, it’s not a substitute for R&D teams. Like most food scientists, Rachel Zemser is something of a novice when it ...

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 ...