Since 1985, the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) College Bowl Competition has tested the knowledge of student teams from across the United States in the following areas: ...

The 35th Annual IFTSA and Mars Product Development Competition is a chance for students to take the skills and knowledge learned in school and apply them to a real-world situation. Each participating ...

The IFTSA Smart Snacks for Kids Competition challenges students to develop a fun and nutritious food or beverage product targeted at kids and/or teens. Products must abide by the USDA “Guide to Smart ...

We Motivate The world needs the next generation of creative and innovative minds engaged in the science of food to meet a critical challenge ahead of us. Yet, science of food educators report alarming ...

This controversial food classification system raises reasonable questions about ultra-processed foods, but we need to think ...

Joanne Slavin, a food scientist and former member of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans advisory committee weighs in ...

This event is a collaboration between IFST, IFT British Section, the Food and Drink Federation, and Campden BRI. IFT President Chris Daubert, Vice Chancellor & Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food ...

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This controversial food classification system raises reasonable questions about ultra-processed foods, but we need to think critically about what it fails to factor in. University of Copenhagen ...

75 contact hours (CH) every 5 years is required to support your application for renewal. Each contact hour (CH) equals one hour of instruction. To keep your CFS current, you must renew it every five ...