The AIFST SA Branch and Council are pleased to welcome you to the 45th Annual AIFST Convention in beautiful Adelaide.
Adelaide’s Organising and Technical Committee, in combination with national and international speakers, have put together a colourful program under the theme of “Reaping the Rewards”.
We invest considerable time in education, science, research, development, agriculture and production. How will we reap the rewards for the future of Food Science, Technology and Industry from the seeds we sow?
The Convention has six underlying themes covering:
Production: Safe and sustainable food supply, Supply chain excellence, Best practice processing
The Consumer: Sensory, Marketing, Packaging
Fibre & Health: Biotechnology, Gut microbiome, Prebiotics/Probiotics.
Moo-ving ahead: Dairy a day, S**t hits the Fan, What’s cookin' & chillin'
Practical Regulations: National food & nutrition research, development and technology transfer strategy, and IP capture.
Additionally, interactive and knowledge-filled workshops have been designed to keep you in the forefront of due diligence for your company, new levels of sensory analysis to take your products to the next level and the exclusive Continuing Professional Development workshop for AIFST members, with the launch of the “Career Tools Package” for your development.
Whether you are a student, a food industry professional, a researcher, working in product development, quality assurance, an academic, own a food business, work in one, or just want to “Reap the Rewards” of your vital work, this is the Convention for you! As an investment in your continual development in the Food Industry, the convention provides opportunities for acquiring new contacts and knowledge.
Adelaide is an ideal location for the Convention. Its historic links to food and wine, including the thriving agriculture and aqua-culture industries surrounding the city, make it the perfect location for “Reaping the Rewards”.
On behalf of the Organising & Technical Committee, we look forward to seeing you at our Convention.
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Charavy Chan |
Jo Davey |
For and on behalf of the 45th Annual Convention Organising & Technical Committee



























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.