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The Chicago Food Ingredients Exhibition, USA

IFT Food Expo

Dates
Show Hours:
Venue
McCormick Place
Highlights
North America’s largest and most prestigious food technology exhibition showcasing food additives food ingredients testing instruments and cutting-edge technologies.
Standard booth
Standard booth|9 m² incl. basic setup
Blank booth
Blank booth|From 18 m², construction not included
6950 美金/100平方英尺
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Group tour

Tour itinerary

Duration7 days / 6 nights

Airport transferLocal receptionEntry badge4-star hotelBusiness mealsFull transportSightseeing

20000 CNY/person
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Exhibition Data

1/1
Edition
50000㎡
Exhibition area
1100
Exhibitors
38000
Visitors

Chicago Food ingredients Expo Details

The IFT Food Expo in Chicago, USA, is North America’s leading and most prestigious event in the food technology sector, bringing together global suppliers of food additives, ingredients, analytical instruments, and industrial technologies. The exhibition centers on cutting-edge applications in food science, spanning such groundbreaking areas as AI‑driven R&D, consumer‑health‑oriented innovation, foodborne disease prevention, and the emerging concept of food as medicine. Its distinctive value lies in leveraging the authoritative platform of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), which connects industry leaders—including Amazon, the FDA, and PepsiCo—while providing an efficient bridge from research breakthroughs to commercial implementation. Complementing the annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists, the expo offers comprehensive support for technical exchanges and business collaborations across the entire food value chain, serving both upstream and downstream professionals.
Industry:
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Organizer:
Institute of Food Technologists, USA
City:
United StatesChicago
Venue:
McCormick Place
Address:
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60616 USA

Profile

The IFT Food Expo in Chicago, USA, is North America’s largest and most prestigious food‑technology exhibition. Organized by the Institute of Food Technologists, it rotates annually among different U.S. cities. The show features food additives, food ingredients, analytical instruments, and cutting‑edge technologies for the food industry.

This year, an unparalleled lineup of world‑class speakers from Amazon, the FDA, the National Institutes of Health, PepsiCo, WeightWatchers, and other leading organizations will share groundbreaking advances in food science. Be among the first to learn about the latest innovations, including the transformative power of artificial intelligence, global and consumer‑centric trends, scientific approaches to preventing foodborne illnesses, digitalization and disruption, and the role of food as medicine, among others.

Exhibitors at the IFT Food Expo in Chicago enjoy unlimited opportunities to connect with highly qualified suppliers of ingredients, equipment, and technologies, showcasing their latest products and services that are shaping the future of food. In the Innovation Lab, experience the thrill of turning abstract concepts into concrete solutions, and forge lasting relationships with like‑minded professionals who can help you grow and sustain your business.

Held concurrently with the expo, the annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists draws large numbers of food experts from around the globe each year. The IFT Food Expo’s annual conference provides the global food‑technology and food‑industry communities with an ideal platform for knowledge exchange and professional development, with papers presented at the event reflecting the latest achievements and advancements in the field of food science.

The Chicago Food Ingredients Exhibition, USA tickets are e-tickets. Domestic and international visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name passport verification. After purchase, the organizer verifies visitor identity. Visitors who do not meet entry requirements may need to submit additional documents. Once approved, you will receive email confirmation or a QR code. On site, present your original passport and confirmation letter to collect a paper badge, or scan the QR code to enter.

Partial exhibitor directory and exhibitor list for The Chicago Food Ingredients Exhibition, USA: Hebei Huayu Yongcheng Food Co., Ltd, Baolingbao Biology Co., Ltd., Perten, A PerkinElmer Company, ANHUI HUAHENG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., CPM, Gold Standard Diagnostics, and others. The 2027 edition is expected to feature 500+ exhibiting companies. To obtain the full exhibitor directory (including booth numbers and contact details), please visit the official exhibition website or contact Jufair.

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The Chicago Food Ingredients Exhibition, USA Range

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Food Additives

AcidulantsAnti-caking AgentsDefoamersAntioxidantsBleaching AgentsLeavening AgentsCoating AgentsColorantsColor Retention AgentsComplex Food AdditivesEmulsifiersEnzyme PreparationsFood Flavors and FragrancesFlavor EnhancersFlour Treatment AgentsMoisture RetainersNutritional FortifiersPreservativesStabilizers and Gelling AgentsSweetenersThickening AgentsGum Base Ingredients

Food Ingredients

StarchModified StarchStarch SugarsSugar AlcoholsEdible Oils and Fat SubstitutesSpecialty FloursYeast ProductsOligosaccharidesPlant ProteinsDietary FibersFreeze-Dried Fruit and Vegetable ProductsFreeze-Dried Meat ProductsFillingsSeasoningsSpicesCondimentsPlant and Animal ExtractsBeverage ConcentratesIce Cream StabilizersPickling AgentsSoy ProductsNutsInstant TeaFunctional Food IngredientsCocoa ProductsEgg Products

Food Processing Equipment

Food Packaging MaterialsFood Packaging MachineryFood Processing MachineryFood Testing TechnologiesFood Testing EquipmentLaboratory Equipment

Food Science and Technology

Food Ingredient ProcessingFood Ingredient ProductionFood Production Process ManagementHygiene Management SystemsStorage ManagementChemical Pesticide Residue TestingMicrobiological Testing and IdentificationQuality Assurance and ControlFood Certification SystemsProcess Development

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Chicago Food ingredients Venue

McCormick Place
Address: 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois 60616 USA
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Chicago Food ingredients Booth Price

Standard booth
Standard booth|9 m² incl. basic setup
Blank booth
Blank booth|From 18 m², construction not included
6950 美金/100平方英尺
View Floor PriceBooth Consultation

Process

  1. 1.Submit the business license of the company
  2. 2.Submit product picture and name
  3. 3.Receive exhibition presentation documents and booth drawings
  4. 4.Submit booth application form/Sign booth contract
  5. 5.Pay the contract booth deposit
  6. 6.Prepare for exhibition