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Membership
Associate Membership
Open to anyone working in or studying food science
Student Associate Member
Free or low-cost membership while you study
Fellow (FIFST)
Senior recognition for sustained achievement
Member (MIFST)
Professional grade for practising scientists
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers to common membership questions
Eligibility & Costs
Which grade fits you, and what it costs
Membership Fees and Charges
Current fees and charges by grade
Membership benefits at each level
What you get at every level
IFST Networks
Food Regulatory Group
Regulation and labelling specialists
Food Processing Group
Processing and manufacturing community
Food Safety Group
Food safety practice and standards
Food Sustainability Group
Sustainable food systems group
IFST Eastern Branch
Events and community in the East
IFST Midlands Branch
Members across the Midlands
IFST Northern Ireland Branch
The Northern Ireland community
IFST Scotland Branch
Scotland branch events and news
About
Meet the Board
The trustees and officers who govern IFST
Meet the Team
The staff team at IFST headquarters
How the Institute is run
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting papers and dates
IFST Petition for Chartership
The Royal Charter and the CIFST transition
Board minutes
Minutes from Board meetings
Useful information for members
Key documents and guidance for members
Awards
Recognising excellence across the profession
Honorary Fellowship
The Institute's highest honour
Purpose and Priorities
What IFST is here to do
Upcoming Events
SC22 (Spring Conference) Box Set
Watch the SC22 conference sessions
SC23 (Spring Conference) Review
Highlights from Spring Conference 2023
Food Safety Group Webinars
Recorded food safety webinars
SC21 Box Set
The SC21 conference recordings
Working Group Webinars
Sessions from IFST working groups
North of England Branch Webinars
North of England branch sessions
Eastern Branch Webinars
Eastern branch recorded events
Midlands Branch Webinars
Midlands branch recorded events
Science & Policy
Science & Technology Resources
Information statements and technical guides
Innovation (Product and Packaging) Resources
Product and packaging innovation
Processing Resources
Processing science resources
Regulatory Resources
Regulation and compliance resources
Safety Resources
Food safety science resources
Science and Nutrition Resources
Nutrition and health science
Sustainability Resources
Sustainable food system resources
Policy Resources
Policy statements and consultation responses
Become a member
Membership
Associate Membership
Student Associate Member
Fellow (FIFST)
Member (MIFST)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eligibility & Costs
Membership Fees and Charges
Membership benefits at each level
IFST Networks
Food Regulatory Group
Food Processing Group
Food Safety Group
Food Sustainability Group
IFST Eastern Branch
IFST Midlands Branch
IFST Northern Ireland Branch
IFST Scotland Branch
About
Meet the Board
Meet the Team
Annual General Meeting
IFST Petition for Chartership
Board minutes
Useful information for members
Awards
Honorary Fellowship
Purpose and Priorities
Upcoming Events
SC22 (Spring Conference) Box Set
SC23 (Spring Conference) Review
Food Safety Group Webinars
SC21 Box Set
Working Group Webinars
North of England Branch Webinars
Eastern Branch Webinars
Midlands Branch Webinars
Science & Policy
Science & Technology Resources
Innovation (Product and Packaging) Resources
Processing Resources
Regulatory Resources
Safety Resources
Science and Nutrition Resources
Sustainability Resources
Policy Resources
Become a member
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Events Calendar
SDT & IFST Scottish Regional Meeting - Digital Technologies
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Managing microbiological risk in the growing environment - September
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Visit to Brenntag UK Food and Beverage Innovation & Application Centre
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Event Highlights
Past Events
IFST Webinar: Fibre and Reformulation: Navigating the New Consumer Trend
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Conference Recording – Western Branch Conference: The way forward with Listeria
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Managing Allergens in Food Manufacture
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Latest News
News
IFST Invites Tenders for New Website
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Klipspringer named Headline Sponsor of IFST's Autumn Conference 2026
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A Spotlight on Jessica Westlake - Scientific Assistant Intern Experience
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