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.

AIFST has a strong reputation for facilitating food learning, networking and communication regardless of company size, industry segment or professional qualification.

AIFST continues to strive for improvement in all its functions, with the aim of maximising professional standing and opportunity for all its members.

‘Birth of a Profession: a History of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology’ is the story of the founding and first four decades of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology.

The history has been compiled by Dr Keith Farrer OBE, 2nd AIFST President (1969-71), Jack Kefford, 3rd AIFST President (1971-73), and Past Food Australia Editor, and Emeritus Professor Ken Buckle, 15th AIFST President (1995-97) and Past Public Officer.

A limited number of printed copies is available to purchase for $25 +GST and P&H. Please contact National Office for details.

The current draft was launched during the 43rd Annual AIFST Convention and is available to members for download in pdf format.

The Australian Institute Of Food Science And Technology Incorporated, or AIFST, is registered under the NSW Associations Act 2009.

Download The AIFST Consitution, Version #20 ( Includes EGM motion of 10 July 2011)

Annual Reports are available here:

Download AIFST Annual Report 2010-2011