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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. 

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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]
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