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.
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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,229,816 | £1,871,572 | £1,856,572 | -£503,124 | £503,124 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,763,894 | £1,982,080 | £1,964,923 | -£1,143,551 | £1,143,551 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,733,025 | £2,077,569 | £2,060,641 | -£1,117,148 | £1,117,148 | 17 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,827,413 | £2,047,863 | £2,021,104 | -£1,436,887 | £1,436,887 | 17 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,846,705 | £2,312,287 | £2,290,747 | -£1,260,087 | £1,260,087 | 20 / 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 2025?
International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) reported total income of £2.23m and reported expenditure of £1.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing)?
International Food Information Service (ifis Publishing) has a program ratio of 83.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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