What this event covers
Food science, ingredient innovation, R&D, technical programming and supplier exhibits.
IFT FIRST combines food-science programming with a supplier exhibition, making it relevant to food R&D, ingredients and packaging applications. The official home page confirms 11–14 July 2027 in Chicago. However, the retrieved FAQ still contains 2026 logistics, so the exact 2027 venue was not accepted from that page. Verify the current programme and venue before making travel plans.
Screen packaging-material and food-stability topics, then confirm the 2027 venue and expo opening days.
Make a focused visit plan
- Choose one product, material or converting problem before making a meeting list.
- Ask for the exact product or machine, the demonstrated substrate, process conditions and the evidence available after the event.
- Keep sample observations, supplier claims and measured results separate. A busy booth or exhibition award does not establish suitability for your application.
- Confirm the current event schedule, admission rules and appointment availability with the organizer and the company.
Schedule note
The next dates and city are confirmed, but the exact venue is not. FAQ references to McCormick Place retain 2026 context and are not carried forward.
Continue from the event to an application
- BA001 · Barrier paper cups for hot coffee and tea (Chinese full study)
- BA014 · Takeaway paper bowls for hot noodle soup (Chinese full study)
- BA020 · Retail paper bags for freshly baked enriched breads (Chinese full study)
- BA040 · Sealable paper packs for biscuits and cereal bars (Chinese full study)
- BA041 · Paper bags for preserving crispness in nuts and snacks (Chinese full study)
Related industry resources
These are existing platform resources selected by application topic, not a verified exhibitor list. Confirm attendance separately using the organizer directory.
- Hunan Lido Environmental Science & Technology Co., Ltd (Chinese profile)
- Huhtamaki (Chinese profile)
- Billerud (Chinese profile)
- Ahlstrom (Chinese profile)
- Metsä Board (Chinese profile)
- Michelman, Inc. (Chinese profile)
Organizer and source information
Open the current organizer information
- Source consulted in this review · 2026-10-23 · consulted this round Supports: dates, organizer, event identity, scope
- Source from the existing research record · 2026-10-15 · existing source record
Organizer information in the earlier record
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Check the current organizer page for the precise legal entity and responsibilities.
Dates and scope are source-specific. No ticket price, exhibitor total or attendance total is inferred here.