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International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing)

IFIS is the independent global provider of quality international scientific information about the science of food and drink. www.IFIS.org provides a guide to finding and searching for food science information. The bibliographic database FSTA-Food Science and Technology Abstracts (www.fsta.com) is the leading database of what has been published worldwide on food science.

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Activities & Mission

IFIS is the independent global provider of quality international scientific information about the science of food and drink. www.IFIS.org provides a guide to finding and searching for food science information. The bibliographic database FSTA-Food Science and Technology Abstracts (www.fsta.com) is the leading database of what has been published worldwide on food science.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,634,427
Latest Expenditure
£1,771,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £1,599,353
Other Trading £0
Investments £35,074
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,768,524
Raising Funds £2,476
Governance £33,256
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,634,427
£1,771,000£1,768,524-£293,8590 / 0
2025
£2,229,816
£1,871,572£1,856,572-£503,124£503,12417 / 0
2024
£1,763,894
£1,982,080£1,964,923-£1,143,551£1,143,55120 / 0
2023
£1,733,025
£2,077,569£2,060,641-£1,117,148£1,117,14817 / 0
2022
£1,827,413
£2,047,863£2,021,104-£1,436,887£1,436,88717 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing)

What does International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) do?

IFIS is the independent global provider of quality international scientific information about the science of food and drink. www.IFIS.org provides a guide to finding and searching for food science information. The bibliographic database FSTA-Food Science and Technology Abstracts (www.fsta.com) is the leading database of what has been published worldwide on food science.

How much income did International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) report in 2026?

International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) reported total income of £1.63m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) registered as a charity?

International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1998 as charity number 1068176. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing)?

International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Colin Dennis. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) operate?

International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) a registered charity?

Yes — International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068176.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.ifis.org
Registration Date
17 February 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3035547
Charity Number
1068176

Trustees

Colin Dennis Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Colleen Thompson Shannon
Ian Noble
Michael John Griffiths
Predrag Pavlicic
WEIBIAO ZHOU

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9 November 2026
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