What is the Institute of Food Science and Technology?
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The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is the leading independent voice and membership body for anyone with an interest in food science and technology.
Supporting the Food Profession
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For Individuals
- Become a member
- Join a professional register
- Jump-start your career with Student Career LaunchPad
- We never stop learning: continuous professional development
- Explore how our Subject Interest Groups can help you
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For Organisations
- Set up a Group Scheme to support your team
- Apply to accredit your learning programme
- Search our directory of food science consultants
- Learn how we support safe and local food suppliers (SALSA)
- Become a Corporate Supporter