Former director general of Campden BRI Professor Colin Dennis has been inaugurated as president of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). Currently chairman of the English Food and Drink Alliance, he has served on many government and industry advisory committees in the UK and overseas, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the agri-food industry in 2009.
“I am honoured and delighted to have been elected president of the IFST at a time when the importance of our sector has never been greater, nationally and internationally,” says Dennis. “I very much look forward to working with staff and members to enhance the recognition of our profession, and promoting continuing professional development of all scientists, technologists and engineers.”