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: 28th October 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 October 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 - Canterbury Westland Branch End of Year Celebration

In Person Only Events Networking Event NZIFST Member Only Event Begins: 25th November 2025
Meadow Mushrooms, 50 Wilmers Road, Hornby, Christchurch

Date: Nov 25, 2025 | 16 remaining tickets | 24 tickets sold

NZIFST - Central Branch End of Year Gathering

In Person Only Events Begins: 27th November 2025
Long Beach Tavern, 40 Tutere St, Waikanae Beach

Date: Nov 27, 2025 | 1 remaining tickets | 24 tickets sold
** These are just some of the events we have coming up, for the complete list, check the Events page. **

 

Anything highlighted in Yellow in the calendar below, is a Food Industry Event not hosted by NZIFST.