W hen a group of Cornell food science students gathered in a classroom to brainstorm product ideas for the 2025 IFTSA (IFT ...

A t the 2025 IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo’s Solutions Showcase session Accelerating Predictive Insight with Causal AI and ...

Their conversation highlighted how combining metabolomics with AI can accelerate compound discovery and support new ...

Smaller brands don’t have the same data, but they can move quickly. Large organizations may need months to align on data ...

Although still in its early days, CRISPR has already been called the most powerful scientific tool of the century. Using programmable “scissors” that make precise edits to DNA to encourage desired ...

Swicy mashups, savory–sweet pairings, and sour notes fuel innovation. Authentic global cuisines replace broad, Americanized versions. Botanicals, adaptogens, and fermented ingredients link flavor with ...

Few innovations have disrupted consumer behavior as quickly as GLP-1 weight-loss medications. Originally developed to manage diabetes, these drugs—including semaglutide-based products—are rapidly ...

The “health halo” is a powerful psychological effect that leads consumers to believe certain foods are healthier than they are, simply because of appealing claims on the label. This phenomenon ...

Greek philosopher and physician Hippocrates made his often-repeated proclamation, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food,” more than 2,000 years ago. He was far from alone in his ...

The phase-out of synthetic food dyes is moving from proposal to reality, and product developers are under pressure to adapt. At IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, held July 14–16 in Chicago, a Hot ...

To successfully combat science denial and misinformation in the age of social media and online influencers, food scientists need to connect on an emotional level and find shared values before ...

From the latest in AI-powered R&D to sprinkle-topped lemonade and vegan mac & cheese, day one at IFT FIRST®: Annual Event and Expo delivered a feast of innovation. The expo floor buzzed with ...