Periods of economic restriction and uncertainty have long reset consumer priorities, preferences, and practices in the food and beverage industry, and 2026 will be no exception. As of January, nearly ...

IFT’s Jay Gilbert will co-lead an AI Innovation Lab Workshop at Future Food-Tech San Francisco on March 20, exploring AI applications in food innovation. SAN FRANCISCO – March 11, 2026 – The Institute ...

Journal of Food Science JFS Mission: Empowering global innovation in food through timely publication of high-quality research across the science of food spectrum. IFT’s Journal of Food Science (JFS) ...

While many sources identify specific food products as superfoods, there is no established definition for a superfood, and using the term to describe foods is likely to lead to consumer confusion.

Explore how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping food formulation, driving demand for fiber, protein fortification, and sugar reduction in weight management products.

Episode Description With an insider’s view of how national guidance gets made, nutrition policy expert Robert Post breaks down the newly released U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting ...

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 ...

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is proud to announce that IFT President Peggy Poole, PhD, will present the Binsted Lecture on “Leveraging AI in New Product Development and Food Safety” at ...

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 ...

Ultra-processed foods must be understood not just by label or category, but by their underlying mechanisms—formulation, texture, energy density, and rate of consumption. Research is advancing, but ...

Thanks to TikTok influencers, Walgreens’ Nice! Gummy Mango Peelable Candy became a viral sensation, selling out soon after its launch in October 2023 and continuing to generate buzz on social media in ...

From tech-enhanced food safety to AI’s food innovation takeover, the IFT Science and Policy Initiatives team forecast the top five trends that will help shape the global food system in 2026 and beyond ...