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Naturally Sensational Flavors, Colors, and Textures

Oct 26, 2026

Naturally Sensational Flavors, Colors, and Textures

At IFT FIRST, industry experts explored the shift toward natural colors and ingredients—and how food developers are using flavor, color, and texture to create memorable sensory experiences without compromising consumer expectations.

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Health Without Compromise

Oct 11, 2026

Health Without Compromise

At IFT FIRST, experts share how food and ingredient companies are meeting demand for healthier products without compromising taste, texture, or value.

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At IFT FIRST, experts explore natural color reformulation, mood-inspired flavors, and how food developers preserve taste, texture, and visual appeal.

At IFT FIRST, experts share how food and ingredient companies are meeting demand for healthier products without compromising taste, texture, or value.

Consumers share candid perspectives on nutrition, GLP-1s, ultra-processed foods, and dietary guidance, revealing the realities behind today’s evolving health and food choices.

Industry experts discuss how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping food choices, product development, nutrition priorities, and consumer expectations, offering insights into the future of food and beverage innovation.

Industry leaders explore the growing pressures behind clean-label innovation, from ingredient availability and procurement challenges to formulation complexity and operational feasibility.

What’s next for AI in food? At IFT FIRST, Food Technology editors spoke with experts across the Expo Hall to find out.

Experts examine how food industry professionals can evaluate AI tools for use in food safety, quality, regulatory, and other high-stakes applications.