The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), a country-membership organization is the sole global food science and technology organization. It is a voluntary, non-profit association of national food science organizations linking the world's best food scientists and technologists.

IFST is the independent incorporated professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. Its purposes are: 1. to serve the public interest by furthering the application of science and technology to all aspects of the supply of safe, wholesome, nutritious and attractive food, nationally and internationally; 2. to advance the standing of food science and technology, both as a subject and as a profession; 3. to assist members in their career and personal development within the profession; 4. to uphold professional standards of competence and integrity.