On 24-25 July, the Australian Institute of Food Science & Technology hosted their annual convention during foodpro.

The theme for AIFST 23, ‘The Science of Food – Security and Sustainability’, spoke to the challenges and exciting opportunities ahead for the agri-food industry and the important role food science and technology would play.

Over 50 scientific and food industry speakers from across the agri-food sector covered topics such as Food Safety, Advances in Health and Nutrition, Sensory and Consumer Science, Food Security and Resilience, Sustainability, and Packaging.

AIFST popular social events made a return, with the Networking event on the first day of the convention, and the Young Professionals and Mentoring breakfast on the second day.

Excellence in the food industry and food science was also recognised at the Annual Awards ceremony.