Students show off innovative new foods at Chicago's 'Show and Taste'

Published July 14, 2025 11:24 AM CDT

This week McCormick Place is home to the Institute of Food Technologists or the IFT. This is the group’s annual meeting and food expo.

This conference is a time for food companies to show off their latest innovations and that includes young college-age food scientists.

Students from around the country will be coming to McCormick Place to compete with new food products at the IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo.

The week will feature top companies like Kraft-Heinz, POM Wonderful, Morton Salt, Kikkoman, and Sunsweet, all highlighting their newest innovations in food and beverage. 

The Source: FOX 32's Elizabeth Matthews interviewed competitors at the Institute of Food Technologists annual event and expo.

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