“Consumers are placing greater emphasis than ever on transparency and clean labels. They want to know exactly what’s in their ...

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For more than 20 years, AFS has brought inspiration and innovation to functional ingredients. Now, they are offering ...

In this episode, we bring together three food and nutrition experts to talk about the latest science behind foods and ingredients that pack a nutritional punch while tasting great. Dr. Kirstie ...

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Sanders pressed Mattes on the notion that foods are engineered to be irresistible. “There is no universal definition of hyper ...

Sometimes it seems that food and medicine are one of those star-crossed couples straight out of a Hollywood dramedy. One keeps looking for love. The other might be in it for the wrong reasons. Still, ...

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, known as Industry 4.0, marks a transformative shift in global industries driven by rapid technological advancements. At its core, Industry 4.0 integrates digital and ...

Each year, IFT honors individuals whose careers exemplify excellence in the science of food. At the 2025 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo in July, six new Fellows and 11 Achievement Award winners were ...

From the latest in AI-powered R&D to sprinkle-topped lemonade and vegan mac & cheese, day one at IFT FIRST®: Annual Event and Expo delivered a feast of innovation. The expo floor buzzed with ...