Who is the New Zealand Institute of Food Science & Technology?

The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) is the country’s leading professional association representing people with an interest in food science and technology, and the food industry as a whole.

 Find out more about us here

 

Latest News

Latest Nibbles Newsletter

Nibbles Newsletter Published: 20th August 2025
Nibbles is the fortnightly e-newsletter produced by NZIFST and sent to all members of the Institute plus those on our contact list who have subscribed to receive it – an audience of approx 2500.

Nibbles contains:

Membe…

Latest Food New Zealand Issue

FoodNZ Latest Issue Published: 1st August 2025
Food New Zealand is the official Journal of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science & Technology Inc. 

Food New Zealand contains news and features on research, science and technology within the food industry, gathered…

NZIFST & Food Industry Awards 2025

News Published: 30th June 2025
 

We are delighted to announce the 2025 NZIFST & Food Industry Award Recipients 

Presented at the NZIFST Awards Dinner, as part of the 2025 NZIFST Annual Conference in Papaioea Palmerston North, 25t…

Upcoming Events

NZIFST FED Talk - Central Branch presents - Baking Smarter: Global Tech Insights to Cut Emissions with Syahmeer How

FED Talks Hybrid Events Begins: 4th September 2025
In Person - Holstein Friesian Rooms, FRDC, Palmerston North; Level 2, Pencarrow House, 1 Willeston St, Wellington & Online

Date: Sep 4, 2025 | No ticket limit | 16 tickets sold

NZIFST & UoO Food Science Careers Evening

In Person Only Events Networking Event Student Focused * Begins: 11th September 2025
Ground Floor, Otago Business School, Dunedin

Date: Sep 11, 2025 | No ticket limit | 0 tickets sold

NZIFST - Canterbury Westland Branch - Student Careers Event

In Person Only Events Networking Event Student Focused Begins: 23rd September 2025
Patiki, Waimarie Building, Lincoln University

Date: Sep 23, 2025 | No ticket limit | 4 tickets sold
** These are just some of the events we have coming up, for the complete list, check the Events page. **