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  "show": "IFT FIRST",
  "checked": "2026-09-16",
  "eventDates": {
    "fullEvent": "July 11–14, 2027",
    "exhibitHall": "Separate 2027 expo dates not yet confirmed",
    "start": "2027-07-11",
    "end": "2027-07-14",
    "confidence": "confirmed",
    "note": "The organizer confirms the full event July 11–14 at McCormick Place. A current separate 2027 exhibit-hall schedule was not confirmed; do not assume the hall opens on the first event day."
  },
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    {
      "url": "https://www.ift.org/ift-first-event",
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      "verified": "2026-09-16",
      "supports": [
        "2027 full event dates",
        "Food science event audience",
        "Exhibitor prospectus availability"
      ]
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.ift.org/ift-first-event/plan-your-trip/global-travelers-guide/",
      "label": "IFT official 2027 location confirmation",
      "verified": "2026-09-16",
      "supports": [
        "July 11–14, 2027",
        "McCormick Place, Chicago"
      ]
    }
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      "licenseVerified": true,
      "alt": "A chef tastes a dish in a professional kitchen with steam rising.",
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      "visualReviewNote": "Visually reviewed in July contact sheets on 2026-09-16. Real industry-reference photograph; subject is appropriate to the stated industry, not represented as a Purple project or actual show-floor photograph.",
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      "licenseEvidence": "The exact photo page was opened and identifies Pavel Danilyuk and Free to use, linking to the Pexels License. The license page permits website and promotional use, subject to its restrictions including no implied endorsement.",
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