CHICAGO — The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has released its 2024 Compensation and Career Path Report.

The report examines career trends, including data on compensation, job satisfaction and workplace challenges across various job titles and functions in the food industry, academia, government and nonprofits.

“There is no resource available today that provides this type of critical, up-to-date information on the state of food science careers to help employers better navigate modern challenges with greater employee retention and attraction, as well as help employees and job seekers prepare for a career move or transition,” said Christie Tarantino-Dean, CEO of IFT. “And due to the significant increase in younger professional responses this year, the report also provides an invaluable glimpse into the mind of the new professional as they enter or rise in the workplace.”