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As Australia's only national network & voice for food industry professionals, AIFST supports & underpins members contribution to Australian food industry.

As Australia's only national network & voice for food industry professionals, AIFST supports & underpins members contribution to Australian food industry

04/11/2026

Freshness is a quality attribute. Safety requires a control system.

You can’t see, smell or taste the pathogens that may contaminate raw food. So how can we better manage the risks?

Join AIFST Scientific Advisor Deon Mahoney during Australian Food Safety Week for our webinar: Raw Food – Know the Risk.

Through practical insights and selected case studies, Deon will explore hazards in raw and minimally processed foods, and how preventive controls, effective traceability and informed risk management can help protect consumers.

📅 10 November
🕧 12.30–1.30 pm
💻 Online via Zoom

Register here: https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-6903811

04/11/2026

AIFST SA Branch Christmas Party — join us at The Gov! 🎉

Celebrate the end of 2026 with fellow AIFST members, colleagues and friends at an evening of good company and festive fun.

Enjoy assorted platters of canapés, with games and plenty of prizes throughout the night.

🔹 When: Thursday 26 November 2026 | 6:30–10pm
🔹 Where: The Gov, 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh, SA
🔹 Register by: Thursday 19 November 2026

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the celebration.
🎁 Can your company donate products or samples as prizes? Please contact [email protected] if you can contribute.

Register now: https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-6831700
RSVP by 19th November

03/11/2026

📣 Help bring food science expertise into food policy.

Food policy should be informed by sound science and the practical expertise of the people working across our food system.

FSANZ’s second public consultation on Proposal P1067 – Health Star Rating System is now open, seeking feedback on proposed requirements to make Health Star Ratings mandatory on most packaged foods.

AIFST will be preparing a submission, and we invite members to contribute.

This is an opportunity to bring members’ knowledge of nutrition, food formulation, labelling and consumer understanding into the discussion, alongside practical considerations for implementation.

Interested in contributing? Contact the AIFST team to help inform our submission - [email protected]

Through this work, AIFST represents the expertise of food science and technology professionals and advocates for decisions grounded in evidence.

👉 https://consultations.foodstandards.gov.au/fsanz/p1067-health-star-rating-system-2nd-cfs/

FSANZ consultation closes 23 December 2026.

02/11/2026

Food science and technology has an essential role in addressing the challenges facing our food system, from protecting food safety to improving nutrition and reducing food waste. Access to credible research helps the profession make informed decisions and contribute to these priorities.

Each month, AIFST’s FoodTech Bites brings members a curated selection of open-access research, other research available in full text, and industry news across:
🔹 Food Science & Technology
🔹 Food Safety
🔹 Health, Nutrition & Consumer Science
🔹 Future Food Production
🔹 Food Security, Sustainability & Food Waste
🔹 Events
🔹 Opportunities for Submissions
🔹 Food Policy & Regulation

It’s one way AIFST supports a connected, informed profession and champions the contribution of food science and technology to a safe, nutritious and sustainable food supply.

Not yet a member? Explore this and other benefits of AIFST membership via the link in the comments - https://www.aifst.asn.au/Membership-1

02/11/2026

AIFST QLD Branch Christmas Party — let’s celebrate! 🎄

Join colleagues and friends from AIFST and across the food industry to celebrate the end of 2026.

With plenty of fun, games and prizes on offer, it’s a wonderful chance to reconnect and enjoy some festive cheer!

🔹 When: Thursday 26 November 2026 | 6–9pm
🔹 Where: The Plough Inn – Banksia Room, 29 Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank, QLD

A big thank-you to our event partners, ASK A FOOD TECH, BSI and Alchemy Agencies for their support.

This is always a popular event with our QLD members, so get in early to secure your place!

Register now: https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-6814858

01/11/2026

📣 Food scientists are the second most trusted group in the food system!

FSANZ’s 2026 Consumer Insights Tracker found that 68.8% of respondents trust food scientists to do their part to ensure the food sold in Australia and New Zealand is safe to eat.

For AIFST, this finding reinforces the importance of ensuring food science expertise has a strong voice in the policies, standards and public conversations shaping our food system.

The survey of 2,344 Australian and New Zealand consumers also found:
🔹 83% trust farmers and producers, making them the most trusted group in the food system.
🔹 68% feel confident food sold in Australia and New Zealand is safe to eat.
🔹 77% of respondents who know at least a little about FSANZ trust the organisation.

Conducted annually, the survey tracks consumer understanding, attitudes and behaviours to help inform food standards and labelling requirements.

AIFST champions the contribution of food science and technology professionals to a safe, nutritious and sustainable food supply. Supporting their expertise, strengthening their voice and connecting science with decision-making are central to that role.

👉 Explore the latest CIT findings: https://lnkd.in/gsN3i5Mr

30/10/2026

📣 Speaking for Influence: How to Be Heard and Land Your Message!

New format: one interactive, three-hour online workshop.

Build your confidence and sharpen your communication skills with Sharon Natoli on Wednesday 11 November.

Designed for food science professionals across the industry, this workshop will help you communicate with clarity, confidence and influence - so your ideas are heard, valued and acted upon.

The full course content and learning outcomes come together in one focused session, with practical activities, discussion and opportunities to learn directly from Sharon and alongside other participants.

Understand and Strengthen Your Influence
🔹 Articulate why influence is a critical professional capability in scientific and technical roles
🔹 Recognise the key ingredients that underpin influential communication
🔹 Understand your personal communication style and identify areas for growth

2. Communicate to Influence Outcomes
🔹 Tailor your communication style and content to different audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders
🔹 Adapt your messaging to suit the context, environment, and level of influence required
🔹 Build stronger connections and engagement through intentional communication choices

3. Communicate with Presence
🔹 Use body language, posture, and voice to enhance influence and authority
🔹 Apply practical techniques to ensure key points are heard and remembered
🔹 Navigate challenging dynamics to gain and hold the floor

📅 Wednesday 11 November 2026
🕛 12.00–3.00pm AEDT (Sydney time)
💻 Online via Zoom

One focused workshop to build and practise your skills—and fit more easily into a busy schedule.

Register today: https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-6874869

30/10/2026

Behind the scenes of brewing 👏

Yesterday, AIFST members joined our VIC member-exclusive tour of Asahi Carlton and United Breweries, exploring brewing operations and the science behind b**r production.

The conversations continued afterwards, with participants joining informal networking to share their experiences and connect with fellow food science professionals. It was great to hear such positive feedback from those who attended.

Industry visits like this bring food science to life, connecting members with its practical applications and with others across the profession.

A special thank you to guest speaker Dr Lukas Danner, Dr Melinda Christopherson from Asahi for guiding participants through the laboratory tour and Dr Hugh Dircks from Asahi for organising the tour.

Thank you to the team at Asahi Carlton and United Breweries for welcoming our members, and to everyone who joined us!

29/10/2026

Food science has its own language — and the AIFST Food Science & Technology Dictionary is here to help make sense of it.

This evolving, alphabetical resource provides clear definitions and explanations of commonly used terms across food science and technology. It is designed for everyone — from students and early-career professionals to experienced practitioners, educators and anyone interested in the sector.

The Dictionary continues to grow, and we welcome contributions from the wider food science community.

🔹 Is there an important term we’ve missed?
🔹 Have you encountered technical language that deserves a clear definition?
🔹 Is there a “lost word” that should be preserved?

Share your suggestions in the comments or email [email protected].

Explore the Dictionary in the AIFST Knowledge Hub and help us build this valuable resource together: https://www.aifst.asn.au/Education-and-Training

29/10/2026

AIFST NSW Branch Christmas Party — save the date! 🎉

Wrap up a busy 2026 with an evening of festive cheer and the chance to reconnect with colleagues and friends from across the food industry.

🔹 When: Wednesday 25 November 2026 | 6–9pm
🔹 Where: The Greenwood Plaza Rooftop, 36 Blue Street, North Sydney

Always a popular event on the NSW Branch calendar, this is a great opportunity to catch up, reflect on the year and celebrate together. Register early so you don’t miss out!

Thank you to our event partners BSI and Cell BioSciences for supporting the celebration.

🎁 We’re also seeking products or samples to donate as prizes. If your company can contribute, please contact [email protected].

Register now: https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-6814859

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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