Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated is a national, not-for-profit industry body representing individuals from all sectors of the food science and technology industry.
Originally established as an overseas section of the US-based Institute of Food Technologists, the AIFST became an independent association on 20 April 1967. The AIFST was a founding member of IUFoST, and retains strong links with IFT and IUFoST today.
An AIFST National Convention is held annually, and is the major national food technology conference in Australia, attracting industry, research and government organisations from Australia and overseas.
In addition to the Convention, services provided to members include:
