๐ 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 theyโre happening right now.
๐ Read the LinkedIn newsletter for more: https://t.co/04C8mXcQeK
#FoodScience #FoodPolicy #FoodSafety #FoodInnovation
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
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. ๐๐
Through partnerships, collaboration, and a shared commitment to science, the section continues to create opportunities to connect the regionโs food science community and support innovation across the food system.
We love seeing the growing impact of IFT communities around the world. ๐
#FoodScience #FoodInnovation #LatinAmerica #FoodTechnology #Innovation
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:
โจ Familiar foods with a twist
๐ Bold global flavors
๐ง Shareable snack experiences
๐ฅ Seasonal moments worth remembering
#FoodScience #FoodTrends #SummerFood #FoodInnovation #MemorialDay #ConsumerInsights
๐ Grocery shopping has become more strategic for almost everyone.
93% of shoppers say theyโve changed how they buy food because of rising costs.
That means:
๐ฐ More coupons
๐ท๏ธ More store brands
๐ Fewer impulse buys
๐ฆ More bulk purchases
Which of these data points speaks to consumer habits you're noticing?
#FoodSystem #ConsumerInsights #FoodIndustry #Inflation #GroceryTrends
๐ฌ Trust in food science is earned one conversation at a time.
This monthโs 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
25 years of impact in food science ๐ฌ๐
Weโre celebrating the anniversary of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety with 25 of the journalโs most impactful review articles. ๐
๐ Most-cited
๐ Landmark reviews
๐ Most-read paper ever
Explore the collection:
https://t.co/4elqfRTkyV
#FoodScience #FoodSafety #IFT #Research
๐ฝ๏ธ Food science, made practical.
J. Kenji Lรณpez-Alt shares how familiar examples, humor, metaphors, and transparency can help bring food science closer to everyday life. ๐ฌ
Read the interview here: https://t.co/z9dJViyRVr
#FoodScience#ScienceCommunication#FutureOfFood
Behind every IFT moment is a volunteer making it happen.
This National Volunteer Month, weโre celebrating 1,400+ individuals who give their time, energy, and passion to move the food science community forward.
๐ฑ Connections that shape careers
๐ค Relationships that last
๐ฌ Science that grows through community
We are IFT because of you. Thank you.
#NationalVolunteerMonth #IFTCommunity #Volunteerism
Your gut influences more than digestion.
๐ง From immunity to brain and heart health, the microbiome is shaping how we think about nutrition.
๐ฌ 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
Circular food systems are gaining momentumโฆ 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:
๐ฑ Upcycling and circular systems
๐ฌ Technologies reshaping food production
๐ How system-level thinking drives real change
๐ง Listen here: https://t.co/SuXZVGgL3h
#FoodScience #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Innovation #EarthWeek
๐๏ธFood waste is becoming more measurable. โป๏ธ Byproducts are being reconsidered as inputs. Climate strategies are being evaluated with greater rigor. ๐
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
Food waste is often seen as a landfill issue, but the real impact starts much earlier. ๐
The real impact happens upstream, across production, processing, and distribution. Thatโs 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
A career in food science can start early and grow through community. ๐ฉโ๐
From childhood IFT events to IFTSA leadership, this story shows how family and mentorship shapes the next generation.
๐ Read the full story: https://t.co/4WcvFf8SpQ
#FoodScience#Leadership#STEMCareers #IFTSA
Traceability is key to smarter food system decisions. ๐๐
Join FAIRR + WWFโs webinar on data, risk, and supply chains, featuring insights from IFTโs own expert.
Save your spot: https://t.co/K6HRWltD50
#FoodTraceability#FoodSystem#SupplyChain#FoodScience#Sustainability #RiskManagement
The future of food is already here and itโs evolving fast ๐
๐ Comfort reimagined
โจ Quality first
๐ง Healthy aging
๐ Global flavors
๐ฅค Snack meals
These are just a few of the trends shaping whatโs next. Explore all 10 trends: https://t.co/ObldERPq6B
#FoodTrends#FoodScience #Innovation #FoodIndustry
โผ๏ธFinal reminder: Early registration for IFT FIRST ends tonight at midnight (GMT-4). โฐ
Secure the best rate before joining thousands of food system professionals in Chicago this July: https://t.co/Ky3PY4KNMM
#IFTFIRST#FoodScience#FoodInnovation#FutureOfFood
๐ Planning your career in food science? Start here.
This July, join thousands of food science and food system professionals in Chicago to:
โกLearn from leading researchers and innovators
๐ฌExplore cutting-edge science and technology in the Expo Hall
๐คBuild connections that can shape your next career move
Early pricing closes at midnight April 13 (GMT-4)โdonโt miss the opportunity to attend at the best rate.
โ Register now and save: https://t.co/BwaWgldNEC
#IFTFIRST #FoodScience #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood
Building a more sustainable food system takes all of us ๐
For Bertrand Emond, being part of IFT means connecting with a global community thatโs working toward that shared goal.
Whether youโre looking to deepen your involvement or just getting started, thereโs a place for you.
๐ Already a member? Find your local section: https://t.co/HWRh5qHWpi
๐ Not a member? Explore membership: https://t.co/SpkqsWmYZ7
#FoodScience #ScienceCommunity #FutureofFood