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What is the Institute of Food Science and Technology?

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is the leading independent voice and membership body for anyone with an interest in food science and technology. 

Supporting the Food Profession
For Individuals
  • Become a member
  • Join a professional register
  • Jump-start your career with Student Career LaunchPad
  • We never stop learning: continuous professional development
  • Explore how our Subject Interest Groups can help you
For Organisations
  • Set up a Group Scheme to support your team
  • Apply to accredit your learning programme
  • Search our directory of food science consultants
  • Learn how we support safe and local food suppliers (SALSA)
  • Become a Corporate Supporter

Thanks to our Corporate Supporters