IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) This is a major trade show held in Chicago. As a global food technology event, IFT FIRST brings together food scientists, engineers, innovators, and industry leaders to showcase the latest food technology innovations and solutions. During the show, exhibitors showcase the latest in food safety, new product development, nutrition, sustainability and more. Attendees can participate in a variety of lectures, seminars and exhibitions to gain insights into industry trends and make business connections.IFT FIRST provides an important platform for food science and technology professionals to drive industry growth and innovation.

Exhibition Scope:

Food Additives: Acidulants, Anti-caking agents, Anti-foaming agents, Antioxidants, Bleaching agents, Bulking agents, Film coating agents, Enzymes, Flavours, Flavour enhancers, Flour treatments, Moisture retainers, Nutritional enhancers, Preservatives, Stabilizers and coagulants, Sweeteners, Thickeners, Gummies bases.

Food ingredients: starch, modified starch, amylose, sugar alcohols, edible fats and fat substitutes, speciality flours, yeast products,

Oligosaccharides, fruits, vegetables and meat freeze-dried food, seasonings, spices, spices, dairy products, health food, animal and plant extracts, beverage concentrates, pickling agents; soy products, functional food ingredients, cocoa products, egg products

Food Packaging Packaging Materials and Machinery, Food Processing Machinery, Food Testing Technology and Equipment, Food Processing Technology and Equipment, Food testing instruments;

Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, located on the shores of the Great Lakes. It is known for its high-rise buildings, arts and culture, commerce, and cuisine. With a wealth of cultural venues, museums, theatres and musical performances, Chicago is also an important centre for trade and transportation. Chicago is one of the major food trade centres in the United States and worldwide.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is one of the largest futures exchanges in the world. Among them, the Chicago Board of Trade (Chicago Board of Trade, referred to as CBOT) is mainly responsible for agricultural futures trading, including corn, soybeans, wheat and so on. This makes Chicago an important centre for global agricultural futures trading.

Chicago has a large food processing and distribution industry. Many food manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors have headquarters or branches in Chicago, supplying food products throughout the region and to domestic and international markets.