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IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List & Attendees List
Find IFT FIRST exhibitors, attendees, companies and decision-makers in the Food & Beverages market.
The IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List and IFT FIRST 2026 Attendees List help teams prioritize accounts and contacts around IFT FIRST in Chicago. Pre-event data is available.
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IFT FIRST at a Glance
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About IFT FIRST
IFT FIRST is the annual event and expo of the Institute of Food Technologists, held at McCormick Place in Chicago. It covers food science, ingredients, R&D and food technology, with an exhibit floor listing 1,000+ exhibitors according to the official event page. The 2026 edition took place in Chicago in July 2026, and the next edition is scheduled for 11-14 July 2027 in Chicago. The IFT FIRST 2026 exhibitors list and attendees list from VisitorsList help ingredient suppliers and food technology vendors reach food scientists, R&D teams and product developers.
Why IFT FIRST Matters to Food & Beverages Businesses
IFT FIRST brings the Food & Beverages market together in Chicago. IFT FIRST exhibitors include food and drink producers, ingredient suppliers, equipment makers and distributors, while IFT FIRST attendees include retail buyers, importers, distributors, foodservice operators and procurement teams.
That mix makes the IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List useful for partnership and competitor research, and the IFT FIRST 2026 Attendees List useful for finding buyers before and after the show.
VisitorsList event data helps you identify the relevant companies and contacts behind IFT FIRST, segmented by industry, job function and seniority.
What Makes This Event Valuable
- Concentrated food & beverage audience
- Producers, ingredient and equipment suppliers
- Retail, import and foodservice buyers
- Procurement and category decision-makers
- International sourcing reach
- Event-specific prospecting lists
One Event. Multiple Business Audiences.
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Exhibitor Intelligence
Company information and business contacts from the IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List.
Exhibitor categories
- Food ingredients and additives
- Food processing technology
- Flavors and colors
- Packaging and testing services
- Analytical instruments
- Research and consulting firms
Data fields
- Company Name
- Website
- Industry
- Product/Service Category
- Location
- Company Size
- Key Contact
- Job Title
- Business Email
- Phone where available
Attendee Intelligence
Professionals from the IFT FIRST 2026 Attendees List, profiled by role, company and industry.
Attendee categories
- Food scientists
- R&D and product developers
- Quality assurance professionals
- Food manufacturers
- Ingredient buyers
- Academics and students
Data fields
- Full Name
- Job Title
- Company
- Industry
- Job Function
- Location
- Business Email
- Phone where available
- Professional Profile
- Company Type
Who Makes Up the IFT FIRST Audience?
The industries and roles that typically exhibit at and attend IFT FIRST.
Audience Insight
Retail, wholesale and foodservice buyers make up a large share of visitors, which makes the attendee list valuable for suppliers looking for new accounts.
Find the companies and professionals that matter to your business.
- Industry
- Job Function
- Seniority
- Location
See What the Data Looks Like
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- Exhibitors
- Attendees
- Decision-Makers
Company
Contact
Job Title
Industry
Location
Company Type
Business Email
Event Relationship
Harvest Lane Foods
J. M. ••••
Export Sales Manager
Food Manufacturing
Milan, IT
Producer
•••••@harvest.example
Exhibitor
FreshCart Retail
A. K. ••••
Category Buyer
Retail
London, UK
Retailer
•••••@freshcart.example
Attendee
Nordic Ingredients
S. O. ••••
Head of Sales
Ingredients
Copenhagen, DK
Supplier
•••••@nordic.example
Exhibitor
Orion Hospitality Group
M. R. ••••
Procurement Director
Foodservice
Dubai, AE
Operator
•••••@orion.example
Attendee
Atlas Import Co.
L. P. ••••
Managing Director
Distribution
Chicago, US
Importer
•••••@atlas.example
Attendee
PackRight Systems
D. H. ••••
Business Development Lead
Packaging
Lyon, FR
Manufacturer
•••••@packright.example
Exhibitor
What Your IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List Can Include
Four connected layers make each record targetable.
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Person
- Name
- Job Title
- Business Email
- Phone
- Professional Profile
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Company
- Company Name
- Website
- Industry
- Company Size
- Location
E
Event relationship
- Attendee
- Exhibitor
- Sponsor
- Buyer
- Speaker
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Targeting
- Industry
- Job Function
- Geography
- Seniority
- Business Segment
Turn Event Participation Into Pipeline
One continuous journey around the event.
Before the event
Build pipeline before the doors open.
- Identify exhibitors
- Identify prospects
- Research decision-makers
- Schedule meetings
During the event
Focus your team on high-fit conversations.
- Prioritize conversations
- Discover companies
- Expand prospecting
After the event
Turn conversations into revenue.
- Follow up
- Build CRM audiences
- Nurture prospects
- Continue pipeline development
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Research
Exhibitors and participants are identified from event sources.
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Companies are matched to roles and business contacts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List?
The IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List is a list of companies exhibiting at IFT FIRST, including food and drink producers, ingredient suppliers, equipment makers and distributors, with business contact details where available.
What is included in the IFT FIRST 2026 Attendees List?
The IFT FIRST 2026 Attendees List includes attendee names, job titles, companies, industries and business contacts where available.
Who are the IFT FIRST exhibitors?
IFT FIRST exhibitors include food and drink producers, ingredient suppliers, equipment makers and distributors serving the Food & Beverages market.
Who attends IFT FIRST?
IFT FIRST attendees include retail buyers, importers, distributors, foodservice operators and procurement teams.
Can I get both IFT FIRST exhibitors and attendees data?
Yes. Both the IFT FIRST 2026 Exhibitors List and the IFT FIRST 2026 Attendees List are available.
Can the list be filtered by job title or industry?
Yes. You can filter by industry, job function, seniority, company size and country.
When was the event data last updated?
October 29, 2026.