From avian flu outbreaks disrupting poultry production to droughts, it’s getting harder to rely on the food system.

The Food4Thought Festival, a two-day conference focused on sustainable and equitable food systems, will be held at Stanford April 17-18, 2026 (pictured are participants at the 2025 event). Photo ...

What's popular in the food world changes almost as much as popular fashion trends. 2026 is no different. These are some of ...

IFT President Peggy Poole reflects on the importance of creating trust in the food system. There are many promising ...

After the crunch of a corn chip, fresh guacamole rushes the tastebuds with flavors of creamy avocado, citrusy lime and zesty cilantro. Except this guacamole has none of those ingredients. At the ...

Samples of cultured meat grown in a laboratory are seen at the University of Maastricht on November 9, 2011. Scientists are cooking up new ways of sustainably feeding the world's hunger for ...

William Gibson famously said, "The future is already here. It's just unevenly distributed." If you want a foretaste of it, you can find it in Ali Ubeytitogullari's lab. The case for printing food ...

The way we think about food has evolved dramatically over the last few years. Consumers are no longer satisfied with products that simply avoid artificial ingredients or reduce sugar. They’re asking ...

The food industry is at a crossroads, facing challenges that impact everything from sourcing to pricing. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the Future of Food, where industry leaders and experts ...

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