The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has launched a proprietary AI-powered R&D platform called CoDeveloper to help accelerate formula development and overcome technical roadblocks.

Built by IFT’s team of food scientists, this platform harnesses the computing speed of AI to connect users to IFT’s 85-plus years of peer-reviewed research and published content while they’re developing market-competitive products.

Key features include Sous, a built-in generative AI co-scientist, advanced formulation tools for iterative development, and science-optimized reverse engineering. CoDeveloper also features enterprise-grade security to keep a user’s proprietary data safely connected to trusted science when users need it most.

“The food system is evolving rapidly, and IFT is uniquely positioned for this moment,” said Christie Tarantino-Dean, IFT CEO. “With more than eight decades of supporting scientific leadership and a global community of experts behind us, CoDeveloper is our bold response to the urgent need for smarter, faster R&D tools, and it reflects our commitment to shaping the future of food through trusted science and information.”

CoDeveloper will be unveiled to the public in Booth S4842 at IFT FIRST, the annual food research, science, and technology event.

To demo CoDeveloper or learn more about this new R&D tool, go to https://codeveloper.ift.org.