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Chicago Institute of Food Technologists (CSIFT)
Food and Beverage Services
Providing educational opportunities for members and future members
About us
The Chicago Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (CSIFT) is the oldest, the largest, and most active Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). The Section boundaries encompass the northern part of the State of Illinois and include the Illinois postal zip codes 600-619, 623, 625-627, 463, and 464. However, the Chicago Section IFT accepts local membership from any interested person from any other location who pays a full Member’s annual dues. The Section was officially formed on January 15, 1941, two years after the Institute of Food Technologists was founded. The International IFT organization is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The Section is widely known for its active and dedicated leadership. The Chicago Section often hosts the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo when it is in Chicago. The Section also initiated the annual Tanner Lecture Series and Suppliers’ Night Expo. The Section awards several scholarships annually. We are proud of our accomplishments and are eagerly looking forward to the future of our Section and our role in its success.
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External link for Chicago Institute of Food Technologists (CSIFT)
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1941
Updates
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April 9, 2025 - Join CSIFT for an exhilarating night of Food Science Trivia where the foodie enthusiasts collide. It’s not just about testing your knowledge; it’s about unleashing your inner foodie genius! Beyond the thrill of the competition, there are fun prizes up for grabs. But that’s not all – the champions of trivia night won’t just earn bragging rights for a year; they’ll also have the honor of signing our coveted winner’s traveling lab coat, a tradition that’s as legendary as the foods we explore. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/gndFPehr
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Get Involved - Join a Committee! Share Your Knowledge, Sharpen Your Leadership Skills & Expand Your Professional Network! There are many opportunities to volunteer your time and share your knowledge with other members and friends of the Section. A brief description of our committees is included below. Are any of these committees of interest to those who work for your organization? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQrDWfv Chicago Section IFT Committees include: Audit Awards & Nominating Employment Events & Venue Finance Host Section Marketing Membership Sergeant-at-Arms Strategic Planning Supplier's Symposium & Expo
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Exhibitor Registration Now Open! Get your booth today! Join more than 2500 food industry professionals from the Chicago area at the nation’s largest regional food industry symposium and expo. November 5, 2025. Register Today https://lnkd.in/g2EB-nXe
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April 9, 2025 - Join CSIFT for an exhilarating night of Food Science Trivia where the foodie enthusiasts collide. It’s not just about testing your knowledge; it’s about unleashing your inner foodie genius! Beyond the thrill of the competition, there are fun prizes up for grabs. But that’s not all – the champions of trivia night won’t just earn bragging rights for a year; they’ll also have the honor of signing our coveted winner’s traveling lab coat, a tradition that’s as legendary as the foods we explore. Register Today! https://lnkd.in/gndFPehr
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A full house at Carlucci Rosemont for our "Recent Advancements in the Production of Healthy Foods" event! Thank you the 50 attendees for joining us and making the event fun and exciting with engaging conversations! We would also like to thank those behind the scenes that took the time to make the event successful! There are more amazing events coming so please plan to join us in the near future. Check out the calendar link below to see what's next! Upcoming Events: https://lnkd.in/gN649iwU
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Always great to have more volunteers but just being involved as a member is an excellent way to network, learn and grow! Join us at an upcoming dinner or event. #CSIFT
CSIFT Leadership Team! The Chicago Section Leadership team is comprised of volunteers from the Chicago area who serve as Officers and the Executive Committee as well as lead our many committees. Section Officers are elected annually by the membership in February-March and serve from September 1st of the current year through August 31st of the following year. The work of the Section is dependent upon our committees and each member’s contribution and participation on a committee contributes to the success of our Section. ⚗️CHAIR - SEBNEM KARASU 🧪CHAIR ELECT: Karthir Kirschnamurty 🧫PAST CHAIR: Mary Jo Maffei-Panagos 🧬SECRETARY: Molly Hicks 🔬 TREASURER: Frank Sabella
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Exhibitor Registration Now Open! Get your booth today! Join more than 3000 food industry professionals from the Chicago area at the nation’s largest regional food industry symposium and expo. November 5, 2025. Register Today https://lnkd.in/g2EB-nXe
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CSIFT Leadership Team! The Chicago Section Leadership team is comprised of volunteers from the Chicago area who serve as Officers and the Executive Committee as well as lead our many committees. Section Officers are elected annually by the membership in February-March and serve from September 1st of the current year through August 31st of the following year. The work of the Section is dependent upon our committees and each member’s contribution and participation on a committee contributes to the success of our Section. ⚗️CHAIR - SEBNEM KARASU 🧪CHAIR ELECT: Karthir Kirschnamurty 🧫PAST CHAIR: Mary Jo Maffei-Panagos 🧬SECRETARY: Molly Hicks 🔬 TREASURER: Frank Sabella
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