Institute of Food Technologists appoints Gunnar Sigge as president

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has appointed Gunnar Sigge, PhD, as its new president. Sigge, an associate professor and head of the Department of Food Science at Stellenbosch University, succeeds Peggy Poole, PhD, for a one-year term. Sigge has a long history of involvement with the organization, having served on the IFT Board of Directors from 2021 to 2024.

Additionally, the IFT is hosting a free webinar titled ‘Creating a Winning Playbook for Reformulation Strategies’ on September 16, 2026. Sponsored by Exberry, the session aims to assist food professionals in navigating changing consumer expectations, nutritional requirements, and ingredient constraints through science-led reformulation techniques.