‘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.
The current draft was launched during the 43rd Annual AIFST Convention and is provided online to members in pdf Format.
A limited number of printed copies is available to purchase for $25 +GST and P&H. Please contact National Office for details.




AIFST 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.