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.

Young Scientist Competition – North of England and Scotland 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.

 

Food Physics 2026

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.

Breaking the Barriers to Automation Adoption in the Food System

This event is organised by the Midlands Branch and is open to IFST members only

The talk will explore the diverse challenges within the food system and examine how technology can help overcome them. While automation and robotics will be central to the discussion, digitalisation, as a key enabler, will also be considered. A range of technologies will be presented, to be applicable to companies at different stages of their technology adoption journey. Funding mechanisms will also be addressed.

Introduction to Foodborne Viruses - 22 July

This course is organised by Ask Sonia

Course Summary:

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to foodborne viruses, focusing on their properties, transmission, and impact on food safety. Designed for professionals at all levels, it covers detection methods, contamination risks, and prevention strategies to help businesses mitigate viral threats in food supply chains. Delivered by an industry expert, the course includes an interactive Q&A session for deeper insights. No prior knowledge is required.

UK Food Labelling and Information: A Live Online Conference

This event is organised by The Legal Training Consultancy

The Legal Training Consultancy is offering IFST members 20% discount. Email events@ifst.org to receive a unique discount code.

Following the success of last year's conference, the agenda for this year's food labelling and information conference has been completely revised, updated and expanded to cover a much wider range of topics.