Why we exist
Our aim is to influence decisions that will foster the growth of the food and drink sector in the UK by highlighting key industry challenges, from unmanaged food waste to CO2 emissions.
ProFSET was launched in November 2023 to serve as a collaboration of professional membership bodies that will bring together scientists, academia and government to identify and propose actions in food science and technology to meet the needs of the UK food supply chain.
Food and drink is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK, with the needs and challenges of the industry ever-growing, and influences from constantly changing global factors. The industry also provides a huge number of jobs across a diverse range of disciplines. ProFSET’s goal is to highlight these challenges through a single and unified voice.
Our longer-term solutions will include talent attraction and retention, promoting the industry as highly exciting for scientists and engineers and supporting their growth.
Our priorities
Boost funding and investment
We will support academic and industry partnerships to bid for funding to address the needs of the sector
Influence government policies
We will build relationships and deliver projects that have the potential to influence food and drink manufacturing policies
Knowledge Exchange across academia and industry
Our members will have the opportunity to collaborate and cooperate with industry experts
Increase the capacity of industry professionals
We will support the development, education and training of professionals who will tackle industry challenges
Attract professionals to build careers in the industry
We are committed to promoting the industry as an exciting career path for young professionals