Become a Sponsor

Why Sponsor?

Sponsor MN-IFT to connect your brand with Minnesota’s premier food science community, investing in & engaging with the technical professionals and future leaders who drive innovation across the food industry.

Purpose of Sponsorship

Sponsoring the Minnesota Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (MN-IFT) supports a diverse community of food industry professionals and the future generation of food scientists. Our section connects individuals across R&D, quality, regulatory, operations, academia, and leadership expanding a strong local network that drives innovation.

By supporting MN-IFT, sponsors invest in education, workforce development, and a collaborative food industry community that strengthens both the profession and their business.

Compare Sponsorships

Section Sponsorships

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Section sponsorships include a Suppliers’ Day sponsorship! Gold sponsors get priority registration at our Annual Suppliers’ Day.

Logo/link in all eMarketing, Webpages, & Newsletter

Event Sponsor*

Complimentary Attendance at Event (4 per year)

Featured LinkedIn Post

Suppliers’ Day Sponsor

Table Display at In-Person Event

Purchase Gold

Logo/link in all eMarketing, Webpages, & Newsletter

Event Sponsor*

Complimentary Attendance at Event (3 per year)

Featured LinkedIn Post

Suppliers’ Day Sponsor

🚫Not Included

Purchase Silver

Logo/link in all eMarketing, Webpages, & Newsletter

Event Sponsor*

Complimentary Attendance at Event (2 per year)

🚫Not Included

Suppliers’ Day Sponsor

🚫Not Included

Purchase Bronze

Logo/link in all eMarketing, Webpages, & Newsletter

🚫Not Included

Complimentary Attendance at Event (1 per year)

Featured LinkedIn Post

🚫Not Included

🚫Not Included

Purchase Small Business

Priority Registration Booth Selection

Banner / Signage at Registration

Logo / Link on all eMarketing, Webpages & in Newsletter

Lead Retrieval

Logo in Booth on Floor Plan

Logo on Scrolling Banner on Website

eBlast to MNIFT Membership

Logo in Header of Floor Plan

Featured Listing on Floor Plan

Buyers’ Guide Ad – Full Page ($300)

Purchase Gold Lake Superior

Priority Registration Booth Selection

Banner / Signage at Registration

Logo / Link on all eMarketing, Webpages & in Newsletter

Lead Retrieval

Logo in Booth on Floor Plan

Logo on Scrolling Banner on Website

eBlast to MNIFT Membership

Logo in Header of Floor Plan

Not Included

Buyers’ Guide Ad – Half Page ($200)

Purchase Silver Paul Bunyan

Priority Registration Booth Selection

Banner / Signage at Registration

Logo / Link on all eMarketing, Webpages & in Newsletter

Lead Retrieval

Logo in Booth on Floor Plan

Logo on Scrolling Banner on Website

Not Included

Not Included

Not Included

Buyers’ Guide Ad – Logo ($100)

Purchase Bronze Mississippi River

Logo Placements

Table Display at In-Person Event

Complimentary Attendance at Event

Featured LinkedIn Post

Event Sponsor**

Suppliers’ Day Sponsor

Home Page (Large)
Sponsor Page
Newsletter

4 per year

Purchase

Home Page (Medium)
Sponsor Page
Newsletter

🚫

3 per year

Purchase

Home Page (Name)
Sponsor Page
Newsletter

🚫

2 per year

🚫

Purchase

Home Page (Name)
Sponsor Page
Newsletter

🚫

1 per year

🚫

🚫

Purchase


*To qualify, revenue must be less than 5 million/yr


**Event Sponsor does not include Suppliers’ Day

Suppliers’ Day Sponsorships

Priority Registration Booth Selection

Banner / Signage at Registration

Logo / Link on all eMarketing, Webpages & in Newsletter

Lead Retrieval

Logo in Booth on Floor Plan

Logo on Scrolling Banner on Website

eBlast to MNIFT Membership

Logo in Header of Floor Plan

Featured Listing on Floor Plan

Buyers’ Guide Ads

Full Page ($300)

Purchase

🚫

🚫

Half Page ($200)

Purchase

🚫

🚫

🚫

🚫

Logo ($100)

Purchase

n/a

$250

$1,000

$150

$100

$150

$300

$200

$250

As listed