Why growth?
This year’s Conference will explore the successes, the opportunities in our industry and then look forward to driving the growth our food industry needs. It is, after all, the foundation of our country’s economy.
We are proud to partner with NZFSSRC again in 2026 to ensure a robust Food Safety section within the programme, as well as the very popular Women in Science Breakfast.
The committee has invited topline plenary speakers including Shamubeel Eaqub, John Roche, Jason Mika, Wayne Mulligan, Mark Piper, Keith Muirhead, Howard Moore to explore facets of growth.
As always, in addition to the central focus of papers and sessions we are planning the regular Day 1 Social Get-together, following the Networking Poster session, the Awards Dinner on Day 2 and our Fellows are invited to the Fellows Lunch on Day 3.
Save the date and watch this space for more information on the programme, events and how to register coming very soon.
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.
Latest News
Latest Food New Zealand Issue
FoodNZ Latest Issue Published: 1st April 2026Food 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: 31st March 2026Nibbles 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:
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NZIFST & Food Industry Awards 2025
News Published: 30th June 2025We are delighted to announce the 2025 NZIFST & Food Industry Award Recipients
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Upcoming Events
NZIFST Canterbury Westland Branch to hear from Sam Park of Kōrure & Kōrure Pets
Hybrid Events Begins: 14th April 2026Date: Apr 14, 2026 | No ticket limit | 23 tickets sold
NZIFST Canterbury Westland Branch welcomes Students
In Person Only Events Student Focused Begins: 29th April 2026Date: Apr 29, 2026 | No ticket limit | 1 tickets sold
NZIFST Auckland Branch Social Dinner with Foodies
In Person Only Events Begins: 30th April 2026Date: Apr 30, 2026 | No ticket limit | 19 tickets sold
** These are just some of the events we have coming up, for the complete list, check the Events page. **
Anything highlighted in Yellow in the calendar below, is a Food Industry Event not hosted by NZIFST.
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