Fueling the Future: Protein, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship with MBOLD + PLUS Tour of SunOpta Labs
SunOpta Headquarters Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Overview: Unlocking Protein Innovation: MBOLD + MNIFT at SunOpta. Join us for an exciting and educational gathering designed to bring together Minnesota’s vibrant food science, technical, and innovation community with l Learn More
Foundations of Investing seminar by Edward Jones
Actalent Wednesday, February 25, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Join MNIFT New Connections for an engaging session on the fundamentals of investing, hosted in collaboration with Edward Jones. Learn More2026 Suppliers’ Expo
More info about our 2026 Suppliers’ day coming soon!.
Past Events
Food Law & the Current Impacts from Recent Changes
Cargill Office Center
Friday, September 19, 2025
5:00PM – 7:00PM
With speaker Dr. Diana Winters, Deputy Director of Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy.
Learn More
MN-IFT x RCA | Post Supplier Show Happy Hour
PURIS HQ
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
5:00PM – 7:00PM
After the MN-IFT Supplier Expo, MN-IFT is hosting a free networking Happy Hour in partnership with the Research Chefs Association (RCA) at the PURIS headquarters.
Learn More
New Professionals Pumpkin Painting
La Doña Brewery
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
4:00PM – 6:00PM
This pumpkin painting activity is a casual, holiday-themed event designed to foster community and connection.
Learn More
Lunch & Learn
Virtual
Friday, November 14, 2025
12:00PM – 12:30PM
Join a conversation with our 2025 Macy Award Recipient Dr. Joe M. Regenstein – Professor Emeritus, Department of Food Science Head of Cornell Kosher and Halal Food Initiative.
Learn More
What’s Really in Your Food?
General Mills HQ
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
4:00PM – 7:00PM
What’s Really in Your Food?
Learn More
SK Coffee: Tour & Tasting
SK Coffee: Coffee Bar & Roastery
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
5:00PM – 6:30PM
Join MN IFT New Professionals at SK Coffee’s Vandalia Tower Coffee Bar & Roastery for a guided tasting and tour.
Learn More
The Evolution of Dairy Sustainability
Land O’Lakes
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
5:00PM – 7:30PM
Addressing the ever-relevant topic of dairy sustainability from farm to end use.
Learn More