As an independent professional body of food scientists and food technologists, NZIFST is in a strong position to provide balanced, scientifically accurate information about foods, food processing, and the profession of food science and technology.

If you need expert opinion on a topical food issue, please contact NZIFST.

And please use this website as a resource. The reference material listed here incorporates some of the latest information available from around the world:

Information Statements and Scientific Status Summaries - up-to-date, objective summaries of the current scientific consensus on topical food issues, compiled by NZIFST's sister organisations, the Institute of Food Science and Technology (UK), and the Institute of Food Technologists (USA).

General Backgrounders - balanced, science-based explanations of topical food issues, compiled from a range of independent sources, including EUFIC - European Food Information Council, British Nutrition Foundation, American Dietetic Association, IFIC - International Food Information Council Foundation, IFT, and IFST.