IFT Higher Education Review Board (HERB) Application Portal
To support the Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT) mission and vision, the IFT Higher Education Review Board (HERB) rigorously assesses undergraduate food science programs that meet its high IFT Undergraduate Education Standards for Degrees in Food Science. In addition, HERB also provides content and assessment guidelines and resources to facilitate quality and promote continuous improvement for the preparation of food science professionals.

Key Dates
Application Open:
May 4, 2026
Application Close:
October 1, 2026
Contact Us
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
433 West Van Buren Street, Suite 11-G
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: +1.312.782.8424
Email: [email protected]
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: +1.312.782.8424
Email: [email protected]