Suppliers' Night

Join hundreds of individuals in the Food Industry sector within the St. Louis area. Plenty of booth spaces are available and attendance is free!

Monthly Dinner Meetings

St. Louis IFT hosts monthly meetings to discuss trends and topics relating to food science and surrounding industries.

Annual Golf Outing

Join St. Louis IFT for a day of fundraising and networking!

Welcome to the St. Louis Section of the Institute of Food Technologists

St. Louis IFT is one of 53 regional sections of the IFT organization, a non-profit scientific society with 17,000 members. Our members represent all areas of the food industry, from packaging to manufacturing to research & development and beyond. With professionals in industry, academia and government, we strive to promote all aspects of food technology.

Whether you are a new student or a seasoned professional, you will benefit from being a member of St. Louis IFT. Meetings occur several times throughout the year (check out the Events page) for fun and informative evenings with outstanding speakers and tours. These events provide you with the opportunity to network, be active in your local area and enjoy gourmet cuisine.

Anyone with an interest in the food industry is welcome to join!