The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, hosted IFT FIRST July 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
The expo floor at IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo exemplified the theme of “Innovation in a Time of Crisis: Can We Future-Proof the Food System?” with a series of food innovation educational opportunities for attendees. This included the world’s largest food innovation expo, panel discussions, a research showcase, a startup pavilion with pitch competition, and a product development lab.