AIFST and foodpro partnership in July 2026

foodpro has announced a major partnership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST), with the AIFST conference (AIFST26) being run concurrently with the foodpro 2026 event at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 26–29 July 2026.

AIFST26 will be held over two days — Monday, 27 and Tuesday, 28 July during the four-day foodpro event.

foodpro 2026 will bring together the full spectrum of food manufacturing and packaging with more than 400 exhibitors, displays and hands-on learning opportunities for attendees.

By co-locating with foodpro, AIFST26 will bring together food science and technology professionals, researchers, regulators and industry stakeholders alongside the broader food and beverage manufacturing and processing community.

Attendees of AIFST26 can expect to explore topics of food safety, sensory and consumer science, food security and resilience, advances in health and nutrition, food manufacturing, food policy and regulation, as well as innovation and sustainability.

Fiona Fleming, CEO of the AIFST, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with foodpro 2026 — creating a powerful platform to bring the food science and technology community together with the broader food manufacturing and packaging sector.

“It’s an opportunity to strengthen collaboration across the industry and highlight the essential role of food scientists and technologists in shaping a safe, sustainable and innovative food future for Australia.”

Louise Brooks, Commercial Product Manager of foodpro, said: “We’re incredibly proud to welcome the AIFST as an official Association Partner for foodpro 2026 — a partnership that reflects our shared commitment to driving innovation, excellence and collaboration across the entire food manufacturing and packaging supply chain.

“This partnership brings together the full spectrum of our industry from research and innovation to production and delivery, creating an unparalleled platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and growth.

“Together, we’re connecting the people, ideas and technologies shaping the future of Australia’s food industry.”

Free visitor registration for foodpro is available at foodproexpo.com/register.

Tickets will be available for the AIFST26 conference at www.aifst.asn.au.

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