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01 Student Scholarship

Each year, the Minnesota Section of IFT awards multiple scholarships to outstanding food science graduate and undergraduate students. These student scholarship awards are given to encourage volunteer service, leadership, academic achievement, professional development and to support research in Food Science. Offered Scholarships Each year, we offer the following awards to qualified candidates: Student Classification Applicants … Read more

03 President’s Award

History of the Award The President’s Award was established by the Minnesota Section of the Institute of Food Technologists in 1987. In the words of the Bylaw adopted to formally establish the Award, its purpose is “to recognize a member in the section who has served the Section and the profession in an outstanding manner”. … Read more

02 Macy Award

History of the Award The Harold Macy Food Science and Technology Award was established by the MN Section of the Institute of Food Technologists in 1981. In the words of the bylaw adopted to formally establish the Award, its purpose “shall be to advance the profession and practice of food technology and to honor Dean … Read more

04 IFT Volunteer Awards

The Outstanding Volunteer Award recognizes exceptional efforts in volunteerism for an individual section members. Special thank you to these Minnesota Section IFT members who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer efforts. Click here to see outstanding volunteers from other IFT Regional Sections. Award Recipients Year Recipient

01 Who We Are

The Minnesota Section is a regional section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) with a tradition of excellence and leadership development. The territory of the section includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, northern Iowa and northwestern Wisconsin. The organizational meeting of the Minnesota Section of IFT was held on October 15, 1956, at the … Read more

03 Governance

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02 Leadership

The Minnesota Section is a regional section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) with a tradition of excellence and leadership development. The territory of the section includes Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, northern Iowa and northwestern Wisconsin. The organizational meeting of the Minnesota Section of IFT was held on October 15, 1956, at the … Read more

Get Involved

Become a Volunteer Join a community of passionate food professionals shaping the future of our industry right here in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. MN-IFT volunteers assist in planning events, support students, and foster connections across academia and industry. Whether you can give a few hours or take on a leadership role, … Read more