IFT Food Expo, Food Ingredient Show

The IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) Food Expo and conference or convention is one of the largest food and beverage ingredient shows where food science and technology professionals gather to learn about the most recent food product, ingredient and technology developments. In addition, attendees garner new ideas in the food science business, identify market trends that will shape product development and expand their professional network. This topic discusses show highlights, new ingredients, research developments, IFT awards winners and more.

ADM Opens Isolated Soy Protein Plant

Archer Daniels Midland Company opened its commercial-scale plant to produce its signature CLARISOY product, a transparent, isolated soy protein that offers clarity and high-quality protein nutrition. Production is expected to begin in June. ...More
May 16, 2012
Posted in News
Call for Entries: D.D. Williamson Natural Coloring Competition

D.D. Williamson’s annual Natural Coloring Competition for Students is underway. ...More
September 22, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Colors
Flavorful Sodium-Reduced Foods

Keeping sodium content low is a priority for most food designers. Salt replacers, flavor enhancers and a host of other tools can ensure low sodium maintains high satisfaction. ...More
August 26, 2011
Posted in Articles, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Sunbutter Places Third in Mintel Taste Test

SunButter garnered third place in Mintel’s IFT 2011 taste test under the flavor and ingredient predictions for 2011 category. ...More
August 9, 2011
Posted in News
Image Gallery: Top 10 Innovations at IFT 2011

A slew of new ingredients were presented at the 2011 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo. See which innovations grabbed the attention of the Food Product Design editorial team. ...More
July 13, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal
Find Out What You Missed at IFT

If you didn't make it to New Orleans for this year’s IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, here's your chance to catch up on what you missed. ...More
July 11, 2011
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal
My IFT in a Nutshell

Pop rocks, parties, LED rings and walnuts. Here's my IFT in a nutshell. ...More
June 25, 2011
Posted in Blog
Snacking Adds 580 Calories Daily

Eating snacks and drinking beverages outside of a regular meal accounts for more than 25 of American’s daily caloric intake, according to new research presented at the 2011 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo in New Orleans. The findings ...More
June 21, 2011
Posted in News
German E. coli Outbreak May Prompt New Food Regs

The deadly E. coli outbreak in Germany that killed 39 and sickened more than 3,200 may prompt new regulations, improved surveillance and disease prevention strategies pertaining to fresh produce in Europe, according to new data presented at the 2011 Institute of Food ...More
June 17, 2011
Posted in News
IFT: From Carolina to Baobab and Back Again

Ah… Another IFT, another whirlwind of flavor. ...More
June 16, 2011
Posted in Blog