Food science is the study of how to optimize agricultural output, while food technology is

the implementation of those improvements. The majority of food scientists and

technologists work in research capacities for labs, companies or universities, but a
considerable number of positions are also available in manufacturing industries. Careers in
food science and technology afford researchers the opportunity to make a tangible impact
on the healthfulness of people's diets around the world.
Food scientists research how to improve existing methods of food packaging and
processing. This can include studying a food's nutritional content and investigating
alternative sources of food and ways to purify foods containing additives. Many focus on
the manufacturing aspect of food and determine how best to process and store food
products. All food scientists must be conscious of government regulations on food
processing, but specific positions exist for those who want to make a career of food
processing inspection.