Choosing to be a corporate supporter of the Institute of Food Science and Technology demonstrates your organisation's commitment to pride and professionalism in food science and technology.
At the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), we collaborate with organisations to develop the skills and expertise needed to strengthen your position in the food system as a responsible and sustainable operation. Whether your focus is on nurturing talent within your team, advancing innovative practices, enhancing knowledge sharing, or expanding business opportunities, IFST can support your goals through our tailored Corporate Supporter Programmes. To explore the benefits of partnering with us, please contact us.
Our Corporate Supporters recognise the important work that we do and provide support to allow us to continue our work in advancing the profession.
Current IFST Platinum Corporate Supporters
TraceGains offers advanced software solutions that help food and beverage companies manage supply chain transparency, quality, and compliance more effectively. By automating critical processes and ensuring real-time insights, they support the industry's commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation.
Current IFST Gold Corporate Supporters
Campden BRI is a global leader in food and drink research, providing technical support, training, and consultancy to drive innovation and ensure safety across the food industry. Their expertise in food science and technology makes them a vital partner in advancing knowledge and best practices within the sector.
IFIS Food and Health Information is a leading provider of reliable and evidence-based information in food science, nutrition, and health. Through their comprehensive databases and expert resources, they support innovation and informed decision-making within the global food industry.
Marks & Spencer is a leading British retailer renowned for offering high-quality food, clothing, and home products with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Their dedication to responsible sourcing and reducing environmental impact aligns with the values of the food science community, making them a key supporter of advancing sustainable food practices.
https://corporate.marksandspencer.com/
MorePeople is a specialist recruitment company focused on the food, agriculture, and horticulture industries, connecting businesses with top talent across the supply chain. Their in-depth industry knowledge and tailored recruitment solutions help companies grow and succeed in a competitive market.
Nutraceuticals Group is a trusted supplier of high-quality ingredients and raw materials for the food, health, and wellness industries. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, they support the development of functional foods and supplements that promote health and well-being.
https://nutraceuticalsgroup.com/uk
Quor Systems specialises in providing cutting-edge technology solutions for the food industry, focusing on improving efficiency, quality control, and traceability throughout the supply chain. Their innovative systems help food businesses streamline operations while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
IFST is the leading professional body for food scientists and technologists. We have an active and growing membership base (now over 3300 members). We work collaboratively to develop the skills and create the profile your organisation needs to build your place in the food sector, as a visionary and credible organisation. Whether your current focus is on the development of your talent pool, developing your network and understanding of the sector, information sharing or expanding revenue streams, IFST can support your goals through our bespoke corporate support packages.
Aligning with IFST as a corporate supporter demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to corporate citizenship and positive social value to your colleagues, stakeholders and customers. By supporting IFST and our scientific and educational projects, you are demonstrating to these communities, you are making a difference to future food professionals and the general public. As a registered charity we are actively involved in several high-profile projects in support of food professionals and the wider food science and technology agenda.
Current projects include:
- Register of Food Safety Professionals – a specialist professional register to recognise and encourage the professional development of food safety professionals
- MyCPD – an online CPD system to record and manage professional development
- Student Career LaunchPads – a highly energising and enlightening one-day event for undergraduate students to better understand the career options available to them when they complete their studies
- Ecotrophelia – a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style new product development competition run jointly with Campden BRI as the UK heats leading to an EU final. Our corporate supporters recognise the important work that IFST does and provide much needed financial support that allows us to continue our work in advancing the profession.
In return, as a corporate supporter, your organisation will receive year-round recognition on our corporate supporters’ website page as well as a package of benefits to suport your organisation to grow.
For more information about what it means to become a Corporate Supporter, please contact our Senior Commercial Manager - events@ifst.org.
IFST is grateful for the sponsorship of our Corporate Supporters To maintain our independence, IFST welcomes corporate supporters across multiple organisations on a non-exclusive basis and represents a wide scope of the food sector. We limit the value of sponsorship from any single Corporate Supporter and the acceptance of sponsorship does not influence our decisions or affect the independence of our outputs. Our finances are published in our publicly accessible annual report.