IFT 2025–2026 President Peggy Poole reflects on the value IFT brings by convening individuals from across the food system—all with different experiences, perspectives, and areas of expertise.
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found gut bacteria tied to malnutrition can pass from mother to offspring, driving intestinal damage and impaired nutrient absorption.
From small, gradual changes to major lifestyle shifts, BENEO’s functional ingredients provide the building blocks for a healthier future. Support your consumers with targeted benefits.
Researchers at the University of Missouri found data-driven planting strategies can tailor seeding and inputs to field conditions, lowering costs and improving yields while reducing environmental impacts.
Copenhagen-based Novonesis has an agreement to work with Singapore's TurtleTree, an innovator in precision fermented ingredients, in which Novonesis will scale, manufacture and commercialize TurtleTree's LF+ precision fermented lactoferrin product, primarily for the early life nutrition market.
Visit Edlong at booth #4453 to explore COW to WOW™ demos, dairy-inspired flavor innovation, functional sweet browns, and craveable concepts for today’s food experiences.
The politics of food are a mess, but the courts are providing answers to MAHA's efforts to reshape U.S. food policy without sufficient scientific rigor, writes Sean McBride, founder of DSM Strategic Communications. Federal judges have shot down MAHA efforts on food dyes and additives, among others.
Canadian baby snack brand Little Bellies is expanding its footprint at Walmart Canada with five new organic snacks. The products are designed to introduce little ones to a range of flavors, shapes, and textures, to encourage palate exploration, fine motor skill development, and safe self-feeding.
Moisture analysis is vital in the food industry. METTLER TOLEDO offers expert solutions across your value chain. Explore our portfolio, including the HX204 Halogen Moisture Analyzer, at IFT FIRST.
Researchers in Europe warn declining pollinator populations could disrupt crop yields and food supply chains, underscoring risks to agricultural productivity and biodiversity.
Researchers in the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program at the National Institutes of Health found diets aligned with U.S. guidelines lowered some food-related chemicals, such as phthalates, but...
Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods, is recalling Ola-Ola Pounded Yam because the product may contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate, which is not declared on the label. The recalled product was distributed in Canada, Australia, and the United States.
Researchers at Tufts University found children and adolescents worldwide consume limited fruits, vegetables, and legumes, with intake ranging from about 1.2 to 3.6 daily servings, highlighting gaps in nutrition needed for growth and long-term health.
Product launches, innovations, and updates from IFT FIRST exhibitors. Do you have any innovations or updates to share? Send press releases to [email protected].
Barentz says it will highlight trend-driven formulations at IFT FIRST (booth 1310), focusing on concepts that support functional nutrition, taste, and consumer-focused product development.
Gelita says it will highlight active nutrition ingredients designed to support health, functionality, and product performance at IFT FIRST (booth 3214), with product concepts and applications on display at its exhibit.
Luker Chocolate says it will present protein‑integrated chocolate formulations and its “Intelligent Indulgence” platform at IFT FIRST (booth 2378), highlighting chocolate’s role as a functional delivery system.
Compusense says its BehaviorLens add-on, debuting at IFT FIRST (booth 314), captures implicit and emotional consumer responses to complement traditional sensory data and improve product decision-making within its platform.
CJ BIO says it will present its TasteNrich Taste Lab at IFT FIRST (booth 1117), highlighting sodium reduction, clean label, and taste design solutions for food and beverage applications.
