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: 8th July 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…

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…

Latest Food New Zealand Issue

FoodNZ Latest Issue Published: 1st June 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…

Upcoming Events

NZIFST FED Talk - Waikato Branch presents - Lessons a Lifetime of Microbiological Troubleshooting has Taught Me from Dave Lowry

Hybrid Events FED Talks Begins: 22nd July 2025
Toruteck Building, Innovation Park, Ruakura Campus, Hamilton

Date: Jul 22, 2025 | No ticket limit | 14 tickets sold

NZIFST - Medical Collagen Facility Tour - Register Now

In Person Only Events Factory Visits Begins: 24th July 2025
57 Bourke St, Palmerston North

Date: Jul 24, 2025 | 15 remaining tickets | 0 tickets sold

NZIFST - Student Careers Evening

In Person Only Events Begins: 30th July 2025
University of Auckland, Science Building, Rm 303-SLT1

Date: Jul 30, 2025 | No ticket limit | 0 tickets sold

** These are just some of the events we have coming up, for the complete list, check the Events page. **