AIFST is the leading independent qualifying body for food professionals in Australia and the only professional body in the Australia concerned with all aspects of food science and technology.
As a registered not for profit organisation, we are independent of government, industry, lobby or special interest groups.The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology is a national association representing individuals like you from all sectors of the Australian food and allied industries, giving you exposure to all aspects of the agrifood sector.
The Institute was founded in 1967 and is a member of the International Union of Food Science and Technology Organisations (IUFoST). It is managed by a National Council, and supported by State Branch Committees which are democratically elected from and by members on an annual basis. AIFST also hosts a variety of local and national special interest groups. Activities are supported by a National Office with full time staff.