IFEAT Professional Development
IFEAT offers professional development for the aroma trades through a bespoke remote learning platform. The current programme builds on the original ICATS (International Centre for Aroma Trade Studies) course, created by industry expert Dr Tony Curtis, and has been adapted to meet the sector’s need for flexible yet rigorous specialist education in flavour and fragrance.
Designed to suit individual learning needs, the asynchronous online courses are written by both industry professionals and academic experts. They comprehensively cover the flavour and fragrance aspects of the aroma trades. Successful completion of coursework leads to the highly respected IFEAT Full Diploma or Certificate. As all units are assignment-based, there is no requirement for attendance or examinations, allowing learners to study entirely at their own pace.
The programme supports graduates and professionals across a range of roles, from perfumers and flavourists to scientists, technicians and researchers, helping participants enhance their expertise and contribute additional value to their organisations.
University of Reading Flavourist Course
IFEAT is proud to support the Flavourist Course, developed in collaboration with the British Society of Flavourists. Delivered by the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading, this annual programme provides a strong foundation for those aspiring to build a professional career as a flavourist.
Full course information and details of upcoming in-situ sessions can be found on the University of Reading website:
For further enquiries, please contact the Department directly at [email protected]
ISEO Sponsorship
For many years, IFEAT has provided financial support to enable student scientists to participate in the International Symposium on Essential Oils (ISEO). This annual scientific meeting brings together researchers and industry professionals from around the world and is recognised as a leading forum for sharing developments in new technologies and natural raw materials relevant to the flavour and fragrance industry, particularly essential oils and other natural complex substances (NCS).
Through IFEAT’s sponsorship, outstanding students from across the globe are given the opportunity to attend and present their work. ISEO has acknowledged the valuable contribution this funding provides, and the close collaboration between IFEAT and ISEO continues to strengthen.
This partnership is supported by IFEAT’s Scientific Platform Coordinator, Jonathan Bonello, PhD., who is also a member of the ISEO Permanent Scientific Committee, further reinforcing the productive relationship between the two organisations and the shared commitment to advancing scientific excellence in the aroma trades.
Meet the Education Committee:
Mr Alan Brown
Chair of the Education Committee
USA
Mr Ruben Francot
Vice-Chair of the Education Committee
Italy
Dr John Cavallo
Committee Member
USA
Ms Cathy Chen
Committee Member
China
Dr Geemon Korah
Committee Member
India
Mr Zieger Lin
Committee Member
China
Ms Sofia Lluch
Committee Member
Spain
Ms Zahra Osman Guelle
Committee Member
Somalia
Mr Jens-Achim Protzen
Committee Member
Germany