July 13-16, 2025

Solutions, experts & insights at IFT FIRST

Chicago, IL     McCormick Place   |   Booth S816

Research

Global R&D experts

Ingredients

Industry-leading portfolio

Solutions

Prototyping and scale-up abilities

Collaboration

End-to-end full-service partner

Cargill’s ecosystem of innovation

Let’s shape the future of food—together!

Dynamic trends, tastes and technologies are transforming the food and beverage industry. Learn how Cargill science-driven innovation can extend your capabilities and take you to new heights at IFT FIRST!

Stop by Booth S816  to speak with our experts and taste what’s possible.

Featured Event

Calendar Tuesday, July 15 3:45-5:00 pm   Location Chicago, IL

Collaborative Efforts Bridging Technology, Diet & Public Health

To successfully reduce sodium in the food system, cross-sector collaboration is key to bridging gaps between food production, food consumption and food-related policy. An expert panel will explore how the disciplines can work together to advance technologies, improve our food supply – and ultimately, public health.

Dr. Janice Johnson


GUEST SPEAKER
Dr. Janice Johnson
Food Technical Advisor
Sodium: Bridging the gap between diet & public health

Network with Cargill experts

Here's some of the top talent you can connect with at IFT FIRST.

Kaitlin Hackett

Food Scientist

Kaitlin Hackett

With experience in chocolates and compounds, Kaitlin solves technical challenges around innovation, sensory, applications and functionality.

Conor Sullivan

Sr. Technical Services Specialist

Conor Sullivan

Conor's experience in protein formulations and texturizing ingredients helps customers develop successful products for commercialization.

Dr. Janice Johnson

Food Technical Advisor

Dr. Janice Johnson

An experienced food scientist, Janice brings cross-category expertise in food production, chemistry, product applications and technical service.

Discover a full menu of solutions

Get a taste of what’s possible when you partner with Cargill.

Guilt-free indulgence

Functional nutrition

Our raspberry mocha beverage sips with less sugar & extra nutrition.

Cost optimization

Cost optimization

Decadently delightful cookie that makes smart use of value-conscious ingredients.

Plant-based eating

Plant-based eating

Savory arancini bites feature meat and plant-based cheese paired with a reduced-sodium sauce.

Functional ingredients

Protein-powered snacking

These flavor-filled tortilla chips were developed with health in mind.

Can't wait? Preview all our prototypes.

From purpose-driven formulations to full nutritional information, get all the details on the product concepts we've created especially for IFT FIRST 2025!

Download the Prototype Packet

Prototype-Packet

 

Let's connect in Chicago – Booth #S816

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