For Mid-Career Professionals
Become a member of IFST and be a part of a growing community of food professionals. You deserve to be recognised for all your experience – we can help you achieve this as a valued Member of IFST. You will be able to tap into the wide range of expertise of other members through our many specialist groups and networks and through these same channels and share your valuable expertise with others.
Join IFST to develop your network, play an active role in your profession and take advantage of a unique range of events, resources and benefits. As a Member of IFST, you are entitled to use the designatory letters MIFST.
A guidance document below provides more details about the MIFST application process. If you have any questions about IFST Membership Levels and Professional Recognition, please contact us at membership@ifst.org
Professional recognition
- Become a part of the Food Science and Technology community
- Gain professional recognition by joining our registers or join our online Consultant Directory
- Record and track your professional development with myCPD
Scientific knowledge and expertise
- Access our Food Science & Technology magazine, International Journal of Food Science & Technology and enjoy a 20% discount on most print books available from Wiley
- Develop your knowledge and expertise with our peer-reviewed Information Statements and Food Science Fact Sheets
Networking and career opportunities
- Connect with a network of over 2800 food professionals
- Join and engage with our Special Interest Groups, IFST Branches and New Professional networks
- Benefit from exclusive access to IFST Community and network with other IFST members
Participation in Board Elections
- Gain voting rights
- Stand as to be elected to governance committees
- Become assessors for professional registers