ISEKI is an independent non-profit organisation in the food sector, established in 2005 and mainly focused on education and training. ISEKI has consultative status with UNIDO since 2010. Its members are University institutions,research institutes, companies and associations related to food from 59 countries world wide, covering a widerange of expertise in food relevant topics to carry out training in different languages. IFA is developing and carrying out activities connected to food such as quality assurance of food studies, tuning and accrediting curricula and training activities, developing teaching materials and implementing innovative teaching methods and formats. Another aim of the association is promoting synergies between research, education/teaching, industry and authorities through the promotion of different related activities.