Food science involves applying scientific principles to develop and improve food products and processes. Professionals in this field work to ensure food security, enhance nutritional value, and create innovative, sustainable solutions for food production and packaging. They often collaborate with other scientists, engineers and business professionals to bring new products to market, improve existing ones and comply with regulatory standards.
Careers in food science can span various industries, including research and development, quality assurance, food safety and product management.
Learning areas/subjects
You may be interested in this occupation group if you enjoyed these learning areas at school:
- Rural studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental sciences
- Food studies
- Maths
Skills
- Outdoor
- Creative
- Problem-solving
- Practical
- Scientific
Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists
Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, develop and monitor chemical processes and production, develop new and improve existing food products, and plan and coordinate the production of wine and spirits.
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Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists
Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists advise farmers, primary industries and government on aspects of farming, fisheries, aquaculture and forestry, develop techniques for increasing productivity, and study and develop plans and policies for the management of land, fisheries and forest areas.
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