IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo 2027
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Based on verified event data
- Event: IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo 2027
- Edition year: 2027
- Dates: 2027-07-11 to 2027-07-15
- Location: Chicago, United States
- Venue: McCormick Place
- Industry: Food & Beverage
- Frequency: Annual
- Verification: verified
As an annual gathering of global food science and technology professionals, this event serves as a central hub for observing advancements in ingredient innovation and processing technologies for the 2027 fiscal year.
McCormick Place provides a highly accessible venue for international stakeholders looking to evaluate the latest food industry standards within the major logistics and production gateway of Chicago.
Attendees can directly engage with the intersection of research and commercial application, allowing participants to assess potential shifts in food formulation and supply chain strategies.
The 2027 edition offers a structured environment to survey the competitive landscape of the food and beverage sector during a critical period of industry-wide transformation.
Opportunity types
Who exhibits
- Food ingredient manufacturers
- Processing technology providers
- Food safety testing labs
- Packaging solution developers
Who visits
- Food product developers
- Supply chain managers
- Regulatory compliance officers
- Food science researchers
The food and beverage industry continues to prioritize sustainable sourcing and advanced nutritional formulation to meet shifting consumer demands. Chicago maintains its reputation as a cornerstone of the North American food processing sector, anchoring a massive network of distribution and manufacturing infrastructure.
Reviewed: October 27, 2026
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Last checked: October 27, 2026