Welcome

We would like to welcome you to the website for the Longhorn Section of the IFT. The Longhorn Section of the IFT was established as a regional section of the Institute of Food Technologists. The Longhorn Section serves professional members in the North Texas market and supports to the educational institutions of Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University and Texas Woman's University.

The Longhorn Section of the IFT is a non-profit scientific society with over 500 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia and government.

Our Next Meeting
May 8th
BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

 

Mission and Goals

The mission of the IFT is to advance the science and technology of food through the exchange of knowledge.

The goals of the National IFT and the Longhorn Section are:

  • to be the recognized worldwide resource of scientific and professional based food science and technology information
  • to be members' primary resource for knowledge and professional development
  • to be recognized as an advocate for science on food related issues
  • to be financially secure and stable

Membership and Activities

We would encourage you to join the Longhorn Section of the IFT, which can be done by visiting the National IFT Web Site. Be sure to complete the entire form and to select the Longhorn Section under the Regional category to be a member of the Longhorn Section. The yearly sectional dues are $10.00 and $5.00 for student membership. Membership Benefits include:

  • Meetings throughout the year. These meetings are a great place to learn valuable information and to network with fellow professionals. Meetings are held typically on a monthly basis September through May and feature speakers from Academia, Government, the food industry and trade associations who will speak on a wide variety of topics or the meeting could include tours of various food related facilities.
  • A newsletter informing members about upcoming meetings, job opportunities and other news of interest.
  • An opportunity to network and make new contacts with other professionals in the Texas food industry.
  • An opportunity to participate in various activities throughout the year, including the Annual Christmas Party, the Annual Golf Tournament and the Annual Supplier’s Night.
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