The Maryland Section IFT is one of 53 regional sections of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)- a global organization with 18,000+ individual members from more than 100 countries committed to advancing the science of food. Since 1939, IFT has brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology, and related professions from academia, government, and industry to solve the world’s greatest food challenges. Our organization works to ensure that our members have the resources they need to learn, grow, and advance the science of food as the population and the world evolve. We believe that science is essential to ensuring a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all.

For more information about IFT including events, resources, publications, and membership, please visit ift.org.