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

NZ Food Industry Salary Survey Closes June 2nd

News Published: 1st May 2025
Lawson Williams and NZIFST are pleased to offer members access to the 2025 NZ Food Industry Salary Survey.

Closing Date - 2 June 2025.

Latest Food New Zealand Issue

FoodNZ Latest Issue Published: 13th April 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…

Latest Nibbles Newsletter

Nibbles Newsletter Published: 13th April 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…

Upcoming Events

NZIFST - Central Branch AGM

Hybrid Events Branch AGM's Begins: 22nd May 2025
PN: Fonterra Research & Development Centre, Holstein Friesian Meeting Room, Dairy Farm Rd, Palmerston North; WLG: Level 2, Pencarrow House, 1 Willeston St, Wellington Central; Online: via teams link.

Central Branch invites you to the Branch AGM followed by a talk from Dr John Higgins and Dr Steve Kirk on High Value Collagens - Medical devices and food have so much in common.

NZIFST - Waikato Branch AGM

In Person Only Events Branch AGM's Begins: 29th May 2025
Wintec - Rm D2.01, D Block, Level 2, Rm 1., Waikato

Waikato Branch AGM
Includes a sensory tasting event before the AGM.

NZIFST - Otago/Southland Branch AGM & Seminar

Hybrid Events Branch AGM's Begins: 4th June 2025
Silver Fern Farms, 283 Princes Street, Dunedin AND via Zoom

Please join us for an inspirational talk by Dr John Hale of BLIS Technologies, support the local branch, and network with colleagues.

“Celebrating 25 years of BLIS Technologies: Streptococcus salivarius - the little bac…

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