Membership
Join IFT today to get all the benefits of a national and local organization! Actively participate in IFT’s vision of a world where science and innovation are universally accepted as essential to a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply for everyone.
What is the value of an IFT membership?
As a member of IFT you will be a part of a community of scientific scholars, innovators, visionaries, and achievers all passionately dedicated to the advancement of the science of food and food technology.
IFT membership is critical to ensuring that the science of food profession is strong, relevant, and influential. By joining IFT you’re making a difference in your community and making a personal investment to the future of food science and technology regionally, nationally, and globally. As an IFT member, you have access to a breadth of programs, events, resources, networking opportunities, and services all created with the goal of helping you to become a stronger science of food professional and better positioned to become a vital contributor to the future of food.
Learn about all the benefits and value of membership including Food Technology magazine, webcasts, salary survey, workshops, course discounts, and more!
What is the value of a Philadelphia Section IFT membership?
Beyond what IFT can provide, as a member of the Philadelphia Section IFT, you will have the opportunity to attend educational and networking events, meet colleagues in the local area, expand your professional network, gain exposure to new techniques and trends in the food industry, and enhance your leadership skills. You will also have access to our newsletter filled with interesting facts about the global and local food industry, member profiles and more!
Why joining the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is one of the highest-ROI moves in food
By Susan Tracey (Commercial Creamery) – PhIFT Treasurer
If you work anywhere in the food system — R&D, QA/food safety, regulatory, product development, sensory, operations, ingredients, or commercialization—IFT membership is more than a résumé line. It gives you faster access to trusted science, real-world training, and a built-in network of people who've already solved the problems you're facing. Instead of piecing together info from scattered sources, you get credible research, focused communities, and career tools all in one place—so you can move smarter and faster.
On the practical side, membership often pays for itself through discounts on IFT FIRST (the industry's biggest event), training, certifications, and publications—plus access to job tools, salary data, and leadership opportunities. Bottom line: IFT compresses time. You learn faster, connect more strategically, stay current as the industry shifts, and spend smarter doing it. If you're serious about staying relevant in food, joining IFT is one of the simplest high-leverage steps you can take.