“TO FULFILL HUMAN NEEDS FOR A QUALITY FOOD SUPPLY THROUGH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION.“
This is the mission of the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, and of its members. In keeping with this mission, SCIFTS is proud to bring you the latest advance in OUR journey toward its fulfillment.
PIVOTING TOWARD THE FUTURE: Aligning Food Science With
Evolving Regulations and Consumer-Centered Innovation
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Orange County
For more information and to register, please click here.
UCDavis Education Track at NPEW
March 4, 2026
10:00 am -1:00 pm
Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 3
Dynamic New Trends and Benefits from Food Fermentation, Probiotics, and Prebiotics
The UC Davis Education Series, in partnership with SCIFTS, presents a dynamic, multi-part seminar on Wednesday, March 4 at the Marriott, Orange County Ballroom 3. This event will feature leading experts discussing groundbreaking advancements in food science and technology.
For more information, click here.
SUPPLIERS NIGHT EXPO
March 3, 2026
3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Southern California Institute of Food Technologists invites you to attend the 2026 SCIFTS Suppliers Night Expo. Our Suppliers Night Expo is, once again, being held at the Hyatt Regency Orange County on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This evening is designed to benefit our SCIFTS organization, the local University Food Science Programs and our food science students.
We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at SCIFTS 2026 Suppliers Night Expo!
MEMBERSHIP:
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the national organization, was founded in 1939 as a non-profit society. Today, this proactive scientific and educational organization has over 13,000 members working in food science, technology, nutrition and related professions in industry, academia and government. As the authoritative voice of food science and technology, IFT brings sound science to the public discussion of food issues.
The Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS) is one of the largest sections of the international society of professional food personnel involved or interested in any of the various aspects of the field of food.
Whether you are a food technologist, researcher, scientist, engineer, executive, administrator, educator, author, marketer, consultant, student, or salesperson, there is a place for you in this multi-faceted organization.
SUBSCRIBER:
If you are not a member of IFT, but wish to receive the SCIFTS Newsletter, purchase an annual subscription. and receive the 10 issue annual newsletter.
Subscription Costs:
- $ 25.00 – Regular subscription
- $ 20.00 – Senior subscription (65+ years old)
- $ 15.00 – Student subscription
Subscribers will also receive special pricing at local SCIFTS events.
Dinner Meetings:
Non-Member Dinner Price is $50.00*
Subscribers will receive a discount on the Non-Member Dinner Meeting price as follows:
- Regular – discount of $10.00 (Subscriber price $40.00*)
- Senior 65+ – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
- Student – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
*$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door