Our Values

Amongst our membership: 

• equality between members
• approachable, friendly, supportive, helpful 
• non-bureaucratic with sense of community 
• networking for comradeship and fun 
• open forum for interchange without prejudice 
• encouraging and rewarding of individual endeavour and innovation

 
Dealing with external stakeholders: 

• committed to safe, wholesome food supply for the community 
• unbiased, balanced, independent and honest
• positive change agent, forward-looking, professional 

Our Vision

A supportive and networked community driving a vibrant and sustainable food industry.

 Our Mission

 Advance the profession of food science and technology by celebrating success, facilitating life-long learning and engaging members in a collaborative community.

Our Long Term Objectives

• to develop and promote the profession of food science and technology; 
• to promote a technically responsible understanding of foods and food processing through dissemination of knowledge to Institute members, other professionals and the public;
• to recognise the achievements of food industry professionals in development of the food industry, its ethics and the Institute;
• to foster training, education, certification and career-long professional development for food industry professionals; 
• to promote ethical practices in the food industry; 
• to advise government or other appropriate organizations on matters relating to food science and technology; 
• to facilitate communication between food industry professionals in New Zealand and overseas;
• to promote research and development that advances food science and technology for the benefit of the community;
• to interact with other organizations related to the Institute.