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📋 What's happening in food policy right now?

Ingredient reviews. Food labeling. Ultra-processed foods. FDA oversight.

These conversations are shaping the future of food, and they’re happening right now.

🔗 Read the LinkedIn newsletter for more: https://t.co/04C8mXcQeK

#FoodScience #FoodPolicy #FoodSafety #FoodInnovation

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The climate conversation around food keeps getting stuck at farms and grocery shelves. But there's much more to it than that.

Our Chief Science and Technology Officer joins the Sustainability in Your Ear podcast from @Earth911 to discuss precision fermentation, climate adaptation, UPFs and more.

Don't sleep on this episode: https://t.co/lxoDKr06OH

#FoodScience #Sustainability #ClimateChange #FutureOfFood

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Great to see the IFT Mexico Section recognized at Expo Alimentaria Costa Rica 2026 for its work advancing food science and innovation across Latin America. 🌎👏

Through partnerships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to science, the section continues to create opportunities to connect the region’s food science community and support innovation across the food system.

We love seeing the growing impact of IFT communities around the world. 😍

#FoodScience #FoodInnovation #LatinAmerica #FoodTechnology #Innovation

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Memorial Day Weekend starts the season of gathering around food.

From long weekends and cookouts to graduations and game nights, this is the season when food becomes more social, shareable, and experience-driven:

✨ Familiar foods with a twist
🌎 Bold global flavors
🧀 Shareable snack experiences
🔥 Seasonal moments worth remembering

#FoodScience #FoodTrends #SummerFood #FoodInnovation #MemorialDay #ConsumerInsights

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🛒 Grocery shopping has become more strategic for almost everyone.

93% of shoppers say they’ve changed how they buy food because of rising costs.

That means:
💰 More coupons
🏷️ More store brands
📉 Fewer impulse buys
📦 More bulk purchases

Which of these data points speaks to consumer habits you're noticing?

#FoodSystem #ConsumerInsights #FoodIndustry #Inflation #GroceryTrends

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💬 Trust in food science is earned one conversation at a time.

This month’s newsletter explores how food scientists, communicators, and industry leaders are working to rebuild trust through clearer, more relatable science communication.

Read the latest here: https://t.co/CWZHeSTkcD
#FoodScience #ScienceCommunication #ConsumerTrust #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood

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25 years of impact in food science 🔬📚

We’re celebrating the anniversary of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety with 25 of the journal’s most impactful review articles. 🎉

📈 Most-cited
📚 Landmark reviews
👀 Most-read paper ever

Explore the collection:
https://t.co/4elqfRTkyV

#FoodScience #FoodSafety #IFT #Research

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🥤 Functional beverages are booming.
🌶️ Flavor shortcuts are reshaping home cooking.
🎉 Event-driven eating is fueling snack innovation.
🥐 Bakery products are balancing comfort + convenience.

Explores the shifts shaping food and beverage innovation in 2026: https://t.co/31oASipU3l

#FoodTrends #FoodScience #CPG #FoodInnovation

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🍽️ Food science, made practical.

J. Kenji López-Alt shares how familiar examples, humor, metaphors, and transparency can help bring food science closer to everyday life. 💬

Read the interview here: https://t.co/z9dJViyRVr

#FoodScience #ScienceCommunication #FutureOfFood

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Behind every IFT moment is a volunteer making it happen.

This National Volunteer Month, we’re celebrating 1,400+ individuals who give their time, energy, and passion to move the food science community forward.

🌱 Connections that shape careers
🤝 Relationships that last
🔬 Science that grows through community

We are IFT because of you. Thank you.

#NationalVolunteerMonth #IFTCommunity #Volunteerism

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Your gut influences more than digestion.

🧠 From immunity to brain and heart health, the microbiome is shaping how we think about nutrition.

🔬 Find out what the emerging science says about almonds as a potential prebiotic: https://t.co/DORM6EnswE

[Sponsored blog by @almonds - The Almond Board of California]
#GutHealth #FoodScience #NutritionScience #Microbiome #FunctionalFoods

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Circular food systems are gaining momentum… but scaling them is where it gets complicated.

From upcycling to new technologies, the future of food depends on how well we connect ideas across the entire system.

In this SciDish episode, experts explore:
🌱 Upcycling and circular systems
🔬 Technologies reshaping food production
🌍 How system-level thinking drives real change

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/SuXZVGgL3h

#FoodScience #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Innovation #EarthWeek

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🗑️Food waste is becoming more measurable. ♻️ Byproducts are being reconsidered as inputs. Climate strategies are being evaluated with greater rigor. 🌍

It's #EarthDay, and our latest newsletter covers what the food science community needs to know. Read the special edition here: https://t.co/Te6Tjta3mZ

#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FoodSystems #EarthWeek

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Food waste is often seen as a landfill issue, but the real impact starts much earlier. 👀

The real impact happens upstream, across production, processing, and distribution. That’s why reducing food loss is one of the most powerful climate levers we have.

Dive in here:
https://t.co/cIZd5ACtd3

#FoodWaste #FoodSystem #ClimateSolutions #EarthWeek

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A career in food science can start early and grow through community. 👩‍🎓

From childhood IFT events to IFTSA leadership, this story shows how family and mentorship shapes the next generation.

📖 Read the full story: https://t.co/4WcvFf8SpQ

#FoodScience #Leadership #STEMCareers #IFTSA

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Traceability is key to smarter food system decisions. 🔑🔎

Join FAIRR + WWF’s webinar on data, risk, and supply chains, featuring insights from IFT’s own expert.

Save your spot: https://t.co/K6HRWltD50

#FoodTraceability #FoodSystem #SupplyChain #FoodScience #Sustainability #RiskManagement

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The future of food is already here and it’s evolving fast 👇

🍜 Comfort reimagined
✨ Quality first
🧠 Healthy aging
🌏 Global flavors
🥤 Snack meals

These are just a few of the trends shaping what’s next. Explore all 10 trends: https://t.co/ObldERPq6B

#FoodTrends #FoodScience #Innovation #FoodIndustry

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‼️Final reminder: Early registration for IFT FIRST ends tonight at midnight (GMT-4). ⏰

Secure the best rate before joining thousands of food system professionals in Chicago this July: https://t.co/Ky3PY4KNMM

#IFTFIRST #FoodScience #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood

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🚀 Planning your career in food science? Start here.

This July, join thousands of food science and food system professionals in Chicago to:
⚡Learn from leading researchers and innovators
🔬Explore cutting-edge science and technology in the Expo Hall
🤝Build connections that can shape your next career move

Early pricing closes at midnight April 13 (GMT-4)—don’t miss the opportunity to attend at the best rate.

✅ Register now and save: https://t.co/BwaWgldNEC
#IFTFIRST #FoodScience #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood

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Building a more sustainable food system takes all of us 🌍

For Bertrand Emond, being part of IFT means connecting with a global community that’s working toward that shared goal.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your involvement or just getting started, there’s a place for you.

👉 Already a member? Find your local section: https://t.co/HWRh5qHWpi

👉 Not a member? Explore membership: https://t.co/SpkqsWmYZ7

#FoodScience #ScienceCommunity #FutureofFood