FDF Food and Drink Industry Dinner

This event is organised by FDF

The biggest FDF networking event returns to the Guildhall in 2025. Attended by over 400 guests, this black tie dinner brings together the best-known global food & drink brands, the UK’s most successful SMEs, professional affiliates and other key stakeholders.
 

Hain Celestial Technical Visit and Eastern Branch Meet Up

This visit is organised by IFST Eastern Branch and is open to IFST members only

A technical and general interest visit.

Meet IFST Eastern branch and learn about the making of jams and other sweet spreads at the Hain Celestial site at Histon near to Cambridge. This site has a history stretching back to the thriving early traditional old English orchards of Cambridge and of Jam manufacturing using then, local fruit and sugar supplies. Still a sustainably sweet success story in 2025.

What participants will learn:

Food Science Discovery Day 2025

This event is organised by IFST Eastern Branch

In partnership with Food Museum, (IFST) invites you to take part in the second ’Food Science Discovery Day’!  This event aims to inspire the younger generation to explore opportunities for studying and working in food science.  The day will include exhibits to explore, interactive activities and the opportunity to speak with local producers and food science professionals.  

What participants will learn about:

Sustainability in the Food and Drink Industry: Navigating the Legislative Environment

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.

Young Scientist Competition – South of England and Wales Final

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.