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Annual conferences
Regional symposia that bring researchers, industry and government together.
Asia Pacific Institute of Food Professionals
Safe, high-quality food for the Asia-Pacific.
A non-profit forum where food professionals across the region exchange knowledge, research and training to strengthen the food supply.
Latest news
APIFP resumes its professional and technical activities on digital platforms
About APIFP
A shared platform for the region's food challenges.
The Asia-Pacific faces food security, food safety and supply challenges that no single country can solve alone.
APIFP connects regional food professionals for the benefit of the public and the local food sector through education, research, training and regular engagement. We warmly welcome food professionals from around the globe, and especially from the Asia-Pacific.
More about us2015
Founded to unite food professionals in the region
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Countries represented in our leadership and expert groups
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Workshops, symposia and short courses delivered
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Specialist expert groups, from probiotics to food security
Events
Workshops and symposia across the region.
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Dec2021VirtualProbiotics
8th Asia-Pacific Probiotics Symposium 2021
Virtual conference
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Nov2021VirtualWebinar
Webinar: Future Foods
Online webinar
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15Oct 21VirtualWebinar
Role of Probiotics in Immunomodulation against COVID-19 Infection
Online webinar
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20Jan 20JakartaFood safetyAsia-Pacific Food Safety and Security Workshop 2020
Held with the 4th International Conference on Food Properties, Indonesia
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5–6Aug 19BangkokProbiotics6th Asia-Pacific Probiotics Workshop 2019
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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23–24Sep 18Johor BahruConferenceInternational Conference on Probiotics & Food Sustainability 2018
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
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22–25Nov 17Ho Chi Minh CitySymposiumInternational Symposium on Food Security and Sustainable Development 2017
Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
New events will be announced here. Contact us to hear about upcoming workshops, or browse the full archive.
What we do
Learning, research and connection in one network.
Future food supply challenges need collaboration, engagement, communication and continuous effort. These are the ways we bring people together.
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Regional workshops
Hands-on workshops on food safety, security and probiotics, hosted with partner universities.
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Student awards
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Professional meetings
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Short courses
Focused training such as Food Safety Management & HACCP and risk assessment.
Expert groups
Four areas of specialist expertise.
Our professional groups draw on academics and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Food safety
Risk assessment, safety management and HACCP from farm to fork.
Food innovation
Health and nutrition research that improves the quality of everyday foods.
Probiotics
Probiotics and human health, home of our long-running workshop series.
Food security & sustainability
Securing future food supply through sustainable resources and supply chains.
There is a strong need for more and better regional collaboration. APIFP was established to connect regional food professionals for the benefit of the public and the local food sector.
News
All news
Latest from APIFP.
APIFP resumes its professional activities online
A series of technical webinars, symposia and conferences planned on digital platforms.
APIFP eNewsletter: March 2019 edition
Updates on our workshops, members and activities across the region.
Asia-Pacific Food Security Symposium 2017
Jointly organised with Food Innovation Asia Conference 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Who can join APIFP?
Membership is open to food professionals around the globe, especially from the Asia-Pacific. That includes food scientists and technologists, researchers and academics, industry professionals, government agencies and students.
What are the benefits of membership?
Members receive the APIFP eNewsletter, discounted conference registration, access to regional training and workshops, free or discounted publication charges for selected journals, awards for excellent presentations, and a forum to share their views.
See all benefitsHow do I become a member?
Download the membership application form, complete it, and email it to info-apifp@asia.com. Our administrative office will be in touch.
How to joinCan my university or organisation partner with APIFP?
Yes. Many of our workshops are co-organised with universities and research institutes across the region. Contact us to discuss hosting or sponsoring an event.
Where is APIFP based?
Our head office is in Melbourne, Australia, and we have regional offices in New Zealand, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
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Join the region's food professionals.
Become part of a growing network working towards safe, high-quality food for everyone in the Asia-Pacific.