Consumers want foods that are new and exciting, while also being nutritious, safe, tasty, convenient and produced in an environmentally responsible manner. Food companies need to cost-effectively produce foods that meet increasingly diverse market needs. Regulatory agencies insist foods conform to legislation around composition and safety. Food Science is a portable degree. You can find Food Science jobs all over the world. You can use both creative and technical skills in developing new food products.<br>Food Science is a very practical application of basic science (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology) training with a product, consumer and market focus. There's a mix of scientific research, practical application and consumer interaction required to get the job done.<br>As a Food Science graduate, you will have good prospects here in New Zealand and also exciting opportunities overseas. Our graduates frequently find employment before they have even completed their final year at university. You could end up working for a national or international food company specialising in dairy, confectionery, brewing, fruit and vegetables, seafood or any other foodstuff.<br>There are also positions for Food Science graduates in research institutes, for example Plant & Food Research, or government agencies such as the Ministry for Primary Industries.<br>Careers in areas such as product development, food quality management, chemical/nutritional analysis, sensory analysis, marketing and research will be at your fingertips.