Flavor trend expert Melanie Zanoza Bartelme of Mintel shares how social media, Gen Z curiosity, and a craving for comfort are redefining the tastes of 2026 and beyond. Food scientist Abbey Thiel ...

Relying on a handful of crops makes the entire system more vulnerable to pests, disease, and climate shocks. By cultivating a ...

Darryl Riley has been a servant leader in the CPG industry for more than 30 years, working globally across several continents building teams, people, and their leadership for sustainable growth, ...

Balance IQ with EQ. Food companies have always thrived on facts, data, and technical and scientific advances—the so-called ...

Join us for an inspiring free webinar spotlighting the next generation of food scientists. This special event, co-hosted by the British Section of IFT and IFST Future Scientists, will feature ...

As the popularity of Greek yogurt has grown, so has the dairy industry’s acid whey problem. Da Chen, an assistant professor in the Department of Food Science at Purdue University, learned about the ...

Swicy mashups, savory–sweet pairings, and sour notes fuel innovation. Authentic global cuisines replace broad, Americanized versions. Botanicals, adaptogens, and fermented ingredients link flavor with ...

The “health halo” is a powerful psychological effect that leads consumers to believe certain foods are healthier than they are, simply because of appealing claims on the label. This phenomenon ...

Greek philosopher and physician Hippocrates made his often-repeated proclamation, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food,” more than 2,000 years ago. He was far from alone in his ...

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 ...

CHICAGO – July 31, 2025 – 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, ...

To many people, the term “nut butter” means peanut butter, but really, it’s a moniker that involves many different spreads. Look at the nut butter products currently on your supermarket shelves. Of ...