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November 13, 2024 at 12:39 PM
@ifstnews.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Go and follow IFST for regular updates from the world of food science and technology!
Hi Nathan, would really appreciate being added to this list! I run comms for IFST - the leading professional body for people in science and technology in the food system. My background is in sustainability and policy and will be posting about a mix of these things!
November 11, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Hi Nathan, would really appreciate being added to this list! I run comms for IFST - the leading professional body for people in science and technology in the food system. My background is in sustainability and policy and will be posting about a mix of these things!
IFST recently had the pleasure of visiting the University of Leeds Summer School, where we spoke with students about the exciting and diverse career opportunities available within the food and drink industry.
August 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
IFST recently had the pleasure of visiting the University of Leeds Summer School, where we spoke with students about the exciting and diverse career opportunities available within the food and drink industry.
Only 3 days left to secure your early bird ticket for IFST Autumn Conference 2026!
As we count down to AC26, we're highlighting the organisations helping make this year's event possible.
We're delighted to recognise Klipspringer Ltd, our Headline Sponsor for Autumn Conference 2026.
As we count down to AC26, we're highlighting the organisations helping make this year's event possible.
We're delighted to recognise Klipspringer Ltd, our Headline Sponsor for Autumn Conference 2026.
August 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Only 3 days left to secure your early bird ticket for IFST Autumn Conference 2026!
As we count down to AC26, we're highlighting the organisations helping make this year's event possible.
We're delighted to recognise Klipspringer Ltd, our Headline Sponsor for Autumn Conference 2026.
As we count down to AC26, we're highlighting the organisations helping make this year's event possible.
We're delighted to recognise Klipspringer Ltd, our Headline Sponsor for Autumn Conference 2026.
One week left to secure Early Bird rates for IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
Join us on 13 October in Nottingham for IFST's flagship Autumn Conference, bringing together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the UK's food system.
Join us on 13 October in Nottingham for IFST's flagship Autumn Conference, bringing together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the UK's food system.
July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
One week left to secure Early Bird rates for IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
Join us on 13 October in Nottingham for IFST's flagship Autumn Conference, bringing together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the UK's food system.
Join us on 13 October in Nottingham for IFST's flagship Autumn Conference, bringing together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore opportunities and challenges shaping the UK's food system.
From understanding the challenges to delivering outcomes:
Join us at the IFST Autumn Conference 2026
This year's programme will explore how we can turn ambition into action across key areas of the food strategy, including healthier and more affordable food, vibrant food cultures, and good growth.
Join us at the IFST Autumn Conference 2026
This year's programme will explore how we can turn ambition into action across key areas of the food strategy, including healthier and more affordable food, vibrant food cultures, and good growth.
July 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
From understanding the challenges to delivering outcomes:
Join us at the IFST Autumn Conference 2026
This year's programme will explore how we can turn ambition into action across key areas of the food strategy, including healthier and more affordable food, vibrant food cultures, and good growth.
Join us at the IFST Autumn Conference 2026
This year's programme will explore how we can turn ambition into action across key areas of the food strategy, including healthier and more affordable food, vibrant food cultures, and good growth.
🤝 Professional membership offers a structured way to support your career and the wider food system. Whether you work in technical roles, policy, education, or production, being part of a professional body like IFST provides a foundation for growth and collective progress.
July 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🤝 Professional membership offers a structured way to support your career and the wider food system. Whether you work in technical roles, policy, education, or production, being part of a professional body like IFST provides a foundation for growth and collective progress.
If you're considering joining us, now is a great time to book.
Early Bird rates are available until 7 August.
Find out more and register here: www.ifst.org/events/ifst-...
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSystem #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking
Early Bird rates are available until 7 August.
Find out more and register here: www.ifst.org/events/ifst-...
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSystem #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking
July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
If you're considering joining us, now is a great time to book.
Early Bird rates are available until 7 August.
Find out more and register here: www.ifst.org/events/ifst-...
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSystem #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking
Early Bird rates are available until 7 August.
Find out more and register here: www.ifst.org/events/ifst-...
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSystem #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Nottingham on 13 October for IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
This year's programme will bring together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore:
• Healthier and more affordable food
• Good growth
• Vibrant food cultures
This year's programme will bring together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore:
• Healthier and more affordable food
• Good growth
• Vibrant food cultures
July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We're looking forward to welcoming you back to Nottingham on 13 October for IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
This year's programme will bring together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore:
• Healthier and more affordable food
• Good growth
• Vibrant food cultures
This year's programme will bring together experts from across industry, academia and policy to explore:
• Healthier and more affordable food
• Good growth
• Vibrant food cultures
What did delegates value most about IFST Autumn Conference?
From thought-provoking keynote presentations to valuable networking opportunities, last year's delegates shared what made the conference a worthwhile experience.
From thought-provoking keynote presentations to valuable networking opportunities, last year's delegates shared what made the conference a worthwhile experience.
July 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
What did delegates value most about IFST Autumn Conference?
From thought-provoking keynote presentations to valuable networking opportunities, last year's delegates shared what made the conference a worthwhile experience.
From thought-provoking keynote presentations to valuable networking opportunities, last year's delegates shared what made the conference a worthwhile experience.
How are digital technologies and AI changing food manufacturing?
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
July 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM
How are digital technologies and AI changing food manufacturing?
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
Meet the Chair of IFST Autumn Conference 2026 🎤
We're pleased to announce that Alec Kyriakides, Independent Food Safety Consultant, will chair the IFST Autumn Conference 2026 on 13 October in Nottingham.
🚨 Less than two weeks left to register at the Early Bird rate.
Book now: buff.ly/k1hYtLD
We're pleased to announce that Alec Kyriakides, Independent Food Safety Consultant, will chair the IFST Autumn Conference 2026 on 13 October in Nottingham.
🚨 Less than two weeks left to register at the Early Bird rate.
Book now: buff.ly/k1hYtLD
July 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Meet the Chair of IFST Autumn Conference 2026 🎤
We're pleased to announce that Alec Kyriakides, Independent Food Safety Consultant, will chair the IFST Autumn Conference 2026 on 13 October in Nottingham.
🚨 Less than two weeks left to register at the Early Bird rate.
Book now: buff.ly/k1hYtLD
We're pleased to announce that Alec Kyriakides, Independent Food Safety Consultant, will chair the IFST Autumn Conference 2026 on 13 October in Nottingham.
🚨 Less than two weeks left to register at the Early Bird rate.
Book now: buff.ly/k1hYtLD
Explore the future of food science and innovation at the University of Leeds
Join the IFST Food Innovation Special Interest Group for an exclusive visit to the School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds on 16 September 2026.
Book now: buff.ly/zJQIQAU
Join the IFST Food Innovation Special Interest Group for an exclusive visit to the School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds on 16 September 2026.
Book now: buff.ly/zJQIQAU
July 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Explore the future of food science and innovation at the University of Leeds
Join the IFST Food Innovation Special Interest Group for an exclusive visit to the School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds on 16 September 2026.
Book now: buff.ly/zJQIQAU
Join the IFST Food Innovation Special Interest Group for an exclusive visit to the School of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Leeds on 16 September 2026.
Book now: buff.ly/zJQIQAU
Discover ingredient innovation in action at Brenntag UK’s Food and Beverage Innovation & Application Centre
Find out more and reserve your place: buff.ly/u2VxHmI
#FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodInnovation #NewProductDevelopment #Ingredients #FoodAndBeverage #NPD #FoodManufacturing
Find out more and reserve your place: buff.ly/u2VxHmI
#FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodInnovation #NewProductDevelopment #Ingredients #FoodAndBeverage #NPD #FoodManufacturing
July 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Discover ingredient innovation in action at Brenntag UK’s Food and Beverage Innovation & Application Centre
Find out more and reserve your place: buff.ly/u2VxHmI
#FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodInnovation #NewProductDevelopment #Ingredients #FoodAndBeverage #NPD #FoodManufacturing
Find out more and reserve your place: buff.ly/u2VxHmI
#FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodInnovation #NewProductDevelopment #Ingredients #FoodAndBeverage #NPD #FoodManufacturing
Booking closes today!
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
🚨 Book now at buff.ly/U0DlTcg
#FoodScience #FoodSafety #FoodTesting #Microbiology
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
🚨 Book now at buff.ly/U0DlTcg
#FoodScience #FoodSafety #FoodTesting #Microbiology
July 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Booking closes today!
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
🚨 Book now at buff.ly/U0DlTcg
#FoodScience #FoodSafety #FoodTesting #Microbiology
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
🚨 Book now at buff.ly/U0DlTcg
#FoodScience #FoodSafety #FoodTesting #Microbiology
🥚Eggs are a staple ingredient across the food industry, but sourcing them safely and responsibly is becoming increasingly complex.
Free to attend for both IFST members and non-members.
📅 Thursday 23 July 2026
🕒 3.00pm to 4.00pm (BST)
💻 Online
Book your place today: buff.ly/djRTamx
#FoodSafety
Free to attend for both IFST members and non-members.
📅 Thursday 23 July 2026
🕒 3.00pm to 4.00pm (BST)
💻 Online
Book your place today: buff.ly/djRTamx
#FoodSafety
July 16, 2026 at 8:33 AM
🥚Eggs are a staple ingredient across the food industry, but sourcing them safely and responsibly is becoming increasingly complex.
Free to attend for both IFST members and non-members.
📅 Thursday 23 July 2026
🕒 3.00pm to 4.00pm (BST)
💻 Online
Book your place today: buff.ly/djRTamx
#FoodSafety
Free to attend for both IFST members and non-members.
📅 Thursday 23 July 2026
🕒 3.00pm to 4.00pm (BST)
💻 Online
Book your place today: buff.ly/djRTamx
#FoodSafety
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from Professor Ian Young at IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
Professor Young will deliver a keynote session titled:
“The role of the FSA in supporting Food Strategy outcomes”
Find out more and book: buff.ly/iNAC8Cq
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSafety
Professor Young will deliver a keynote session titled:
“The role of the FSA in supporting Food Strategy outcomes”
Find out more and book: buff.ly/iNAC8Cq
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSafety
July 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from Professor Ian Young at IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
Professor Young will deliver a keynote session titled:
“The role of the FSA in supporting Food Strategy outcomes”
Find out more and book: buff.ly/iNAC8Cq
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSafety
Professor Young will deliver a keynote session titled:
“The role of the FSA in supporting Food Strategy outcomes”
Find out more and book: buff.ly/iNAC8Cq
#IFSTAC26 #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #FoodSafety
Interested in seeing how food testing laboratories support food safety and quality?
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
July 14, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Interested in seeing how food testing laboratories support food safety and quality?
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IFP Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
Planning your professional development this autumn?
Early Bird registration for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 is available until 7 August.
Early Bird registration for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 is available until 7 August.
July 13, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Planning your professional development this autumn?
Early Bird registration for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 is available until 7 August.
Early Bird registration for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 is available until 7 August.
Interested in seeing how food testing laboratories support food safety and quality?
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IPF Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IPF Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
July 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Interested in seeing how food testing laboratories support food safety and quality?
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IPF Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
Join the IFST Northern Branch for a site visit to IPF Labs, where you'll tour microbiological, chemical and allergen testing laboratories and gain an insight into the services they provide.
buff.ly/U0DlTcg
How are digital technologies and AI changing food manufacturing?
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
How are digital technologies and AI changing food manufacturing?
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
Join IFST and the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) for a free Scottish Regional Meeting.
Taking place at the Digital Process Manufacturing Centre (DPMC) in Irvine, register today to secure your place: buff.ly/dYabQww
The World Cup brings people together.
This October, so will IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
⏰ One month remains to secure Early Bird rates for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 (AC26).
🔗 Book now: buff.ly/HHqtag6
This October, so will IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
⏰ One month remains to secure Early Bird rates for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 (AC26).
🔗 Book now: buff.ly/HHqtag6
July 7, 2026 at 7:01 AM
The World Cup brings people together.
This October, so will IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
⏰ One month remains to secure Early Bird rates for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 (AC26).
🔗 Book now: buff.ly/HHqtag6
This October, so will IFST Autumn Conference 2026.
⏰ One month remains to secure Early Bird rates for IFST Autumn Conference 2026 (AC26).
🔗 Book now: buff.ly/HHqtag6