Name: IFT first 2026
Start: 2026-07-12T00:00:00
End: 2026-07-15T00:00:00
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago

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IFT first 2026

Date

12 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2026

Location

McCormick Place, Chicago

Organizer

Institute of Food Technologists

Website

https://www.iftevent.org/

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