The Young Scientist Competition is an annual competition offering undergraduate and master’s students the opportunity to present their current/recently completed food-related project in front of an audience and a panel of food professionals. Winners will receive a prize of £500.

This event is organised by the Institute of Physics

Physics plays a crucial role in the design of delicious, healthy, and nutritious food and beverages. This annual conference, which will celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2026, brings together academics and industry professionals to share the latest developments and explore opportunities for physicists to tackle multidisciplinary challenges. These challenges range from sustainability to food manufacturing and the design of multiphase microstructures.

This event is organised by IFST Food Science and Nutrition Special Interest Group

Obesity and poor diets are strongly associated with lower socioeconomic status. This seminar will explore this issue, along with the latest research trying to find practical solutions to address inequalities. The British Nutrition Foundation will provide an overview of the issues regarding accessing adequate nutrient intake for those in lower socioeconomic groups.

The Young Scientist Competition is an annual competition offering undergraduate and master’s students the opportunity to present their current/recently completed food-related project in front of an audience and a panel of food professionals. Winners will receive a prize of £500.

Join us as an audience member for the South of England and Wales final to hear about active research in food science and technology. We will also have a keynote speech from industry at the event.

The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy, part of the European Green Deal, aims to transform the European food sector into a more sustainable, resilient, and fair system. The EU ENOUGH project supports this goal by increasing the sustainability of food systems and providing innovative technological solutions for EU companies to strengthen the food supply chain.

Pre-Conference Dinner and Networking Event: 6 October 2025

We warmly invite you to attend our event launch, in-person on the evening of 6 October 2025 in the East Midlands Conference Centre, for the chance to meet and connect with fellow members and colleagues. 

This webinar is organised by IFST North of England Branch

Sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial for all businesses, especially those in the food and drink sector. Beyond managing energy and water usage and minimising waste, food business operators must ensure their materials are sustainably sourced.