What is the South Florida Institute of Food Technologists (SFIFT)?

SFIFT is a non-profit regional section of IFT. Participation in a regional section provides members with up-to-date scientific information, along with an excellent opportunity to network and advance the profession of food science.

Joining the SFIFT regional section is an intelligent choice. This section is affiliated with the national IFT, which is composed of a large array of professionals, some with more than 50 years of experience.

All IFT members share common goals. All are committed to building a healthy and safe food supply. IFT serves as a forum for new ideas in food science as well as establishing and providing career-building opportunities.

In general, SFIFT members are employed by:

• Restaurant technology centers
• Food manufacturers
• Food ingredient suppliers
• Flavor/fragrance suppliers
• Universities / extension services
• Consulting firms
• US government (USDA, FDA)

What can IFT do for you?

IFT keeps members informed about the latest trends in the food industry; it continually updates members about relevant food science issues.

IFT membership provides access to important scientific information; it also creates networking opportunities with government, academic, and industry contacts.

IFT keeps members current on both consumer and business market trends. Information is published in print form and, for instant access, worldwide, by visiting IFT's web site: http://www.ift.org.

In addition, members gain insight to the world's largest food science community. Each year, IFT's annual meeting brings members together to update awareness and knowledge in all areas of food science. Florida's Regional Section hosts IFT Suppliers Night in Orlando, Florida, where career-building opportunities and many other benefits await. SFIFT provides at least four meetings and one day-long symposium every year. Topics are always timely and relevant to the food science community.