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Annual Food Industry Forum for
Nutritional Research This inaugural conference will focus on the development and evaluation of foods for a healthy body and mind and for the attainment of optimal performance. The plenary presentation and dinner (sponsored by Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC)) will take place on 30 August 2010, with Professor Ronald Mensink, Department of Human Biology, Maastricht University, The Netherlands, delivering the Paul Nestel Lecture on Fact on Fats. Kate Carnell, AFGC, will follow the official opening by speaking on Nutrition research – what the food industry wants, while Professor Katrine Baghurst, Consultant, will discuss the effectiveness of dietary guidelines. Professor Lynne Cobiac, Flinders Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Flinders University, will address the revision of core food groups. Nutrition for infant development and the elderly will also be covered in this session. In the second session, topics such as functional foods and ingredients, probiotics and gut health, and salt reduction will be reviewed. Dr Alison Coates, Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, University of South Australia will present Chocolate, red wine, peanuts – health foods or indulgences while by Professor Michael Fenech, Nutritional and Public Health Genomics, and Associate Professor Manny Noakes from CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences will address Telomeres, nutrition and DNA protection and Attaining optimal weight – getting the balance right respectively. In the afternoon session, Dr Natalie Sinn, Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, and Dr Janet Bryan, School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy, both from the University of South Australia, will discuss cognition and cognitive performance, with a focus on tea and omega-3. Dr Karen Murphy, also from Nutritional Physiology Research Centre will address Dairy and cardiometabolic health – do the trials support the epidemiolog?, while Associate Professor David Cameron-Smith, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, will speak on the impact of dairy protein on muscle anabolism. Professor Tim Olds, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, will present on Soft drinks, diet drinks, energy drinks – good or bad for you?, and Dr Tahna Pettman, SA Health, will talk about sustainable diets and lifestyles. The conference will draw to a close with a presentation on Identifying new opportunities by Dr Geoffrey Annison, AFGC. Tanya Vernik, University of South Australia National Farmers’ Federation’s
2nd National Congress The National Congress theme of Responding and adapting to change will bring together farmers, whole-of-chain participants, government and leading experts to discuss and debate the major issues, challenges and opportunities ahead of Australian agriculture. The congress program and registration is available at http://congress.nff.org.au. 3rd Australian Food Safety Conference This conference brings together food industry professionals involved in food safety from around the world to exchange knowledge and best practice. This year’s theme is From Red Tape to Real Value. The conference will explore a variety of issues that affects food safety and examines the relationship between regulatory agencies and the food industry in reducing risks associated with the food supply. The conference proper will be preceded by a series of Masterclasses including The Hitchhikers Guide to Nutrition and Food Standards presented by Food Standards Australia (FSANZ), Development of an Industry Code of Practice for Food Labelling presented by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Standards development and consistent implementation: is the grass greener on the Government side (the Implementation Sub Committee). The conference is comprised of seven sessions. The first session What’s on the menu? Setting the agenda will include a presentation on The Food Regulatory Framework – a view from the top on challenges and opportunities by the Hon. Mark Butler, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Australian Government, and some insights from Kate Carnell, AFGC, on A national Food and Grocery Agenda – value adding. Keynote speaker Dr Robert Brackett, Senior Vice President, Grocery Manufacturers of America, will review Industry-Regulator Interactions: Driving Change Across the Country. Further reviews of the food regulatory system will continue in Session 2 and will include a presentation from Clare Hughes, Senior Policy Officer, Choice, on A consumer’s view on the real value of food regulation. Session 3 Global Food Safety features Professor Junshi Chen, Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, speaking on Food Safety Framework in China – opportunities for collaboration with Australia. Other topics include the International Food Chain Integrity and Traceability Project and Challenges for the food industry in a global market. Session 4 Emerging food safety challenges is comprised of international speakers Dr Marion Koopmans, National Institute of Public Health & Environment, Netherlands, with a presentation on the emerging importance of viruses in foods and Alyson Smith, Centre for Radiation Chemicals and Environmental Hazards Health Protection Agency, UK, speaking on The Duck ‘n’ Oyster – crisis management under the spotlight. The final presentation in the session will cover nanotechnology and food. Day 1 of the conference will be followed by a Gala Dinner at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne. On Day 2, Professor John Humphrey, University of Sussex, UK, will speak on Private standards and food safety: what is the relationship with public standards in Session 5 Integrated Food Safety Management. Session 6 International perspectives of Food Safety Regulation is comprised of keynote presentations from Tim Smith, Chief Executive Officer from the UK Food Standards Agency, speaking on UK Government’s Vision for the Food System and Bill Marler, an attorney from Marler Clark, USA, addressing Industry Responsibility for the Food it Produces. The final session Adding Value to Food Regulation will cover topics such as Salmonella in the food chain – how can we reduce the burden of human infection? and NZFSA Camplylobacter Strategy: An integrated response to a priority food safety issue. The conference will close with a Panel Discussion. During the lunch and morning and afternoon breaks, delegates are invited to visit the exhibition area where exhibitors will be showcasing their products and/or services. WALDRONSMITH Management 13th Annual Food and Grocery Executive Program Registration for this program, which is a blend of professional development, skill enhancement, industry forum and practical learning experience, will close on 27 August 2010. The program is limited to 42 participants. As in previous years, it provides participants an opportunity to access insights from across the supply chain, particularly at the supplier-retailer interface by networking with industry peers and learning from industry experts. Current industry issues will be addressed by national and international representatives from all segments of the value chain. Interactive case studies will involve senior executives from Coles, Woolworths, Costco and Colgate Palmolive. Ben Attfield, Streamwise Learning Chemeca 2010 – Engineering at the edge This conference is jointly organised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Engineers Australia, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and SCENZ – IChemE in New Zealand. The conference is comprised of six plenary sessions, with over 20 keynote speakers from around the world covering the field of chemical and process engineering and industrial chemistry. The program will involve multiple parallel sessions that will cover a number of sub-themes including engineering science and fundamentals; material and mineral sciences and engineering; process design, control and safety; environment and sustainability; micro- and nanotechnology; particle, energy and fuels; education; industrial best practice and innovation; and food, pharmaceutical and bioengineering. The food, pharmaceutical and bioengineering theme will include topics such as food processing, food safety, brewing and the wine industry, cell cultures, controlled release and systems biology. Professor Xiao Dong Chen and Professor Milton Hearn from Monash University will present Food Fantasies from Chemical Engineers and Green Chemistry and Molecular Sustainability: It’s time to get serious respectively. Chemeca 2010 also provides the opportunity for the technology and service providers to promote their products and services to the sector and offers technical tours to the Adelaide Desalination Plant and ANFF-SA’s Microfluidics and Nanofabrication Facility. Further information and registration is available at www.chemeca2010.com. Approved Persons Course for Thermal Processing
of Low-Acid Foods This course, approved by AQIS, will provide participants with necessary skills to design a safe and commercially viable thermal schedule for the processing of low-acid food products in hermetically sealed packaging. The course involves four days of lectures in thermal processing, practical heat penetration work, process calculations, tutorials and preparation for exams. Two examinations will be given on the fifth day, which will cover theory and practical thermal calculations. Participants who successfully pass the examination will be authorised to submit new thermal process schedules for approval by AQIS. Diana Castree, CSIRO Neutrons and Foods This workshop organised by ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) will explore the potential and application of neutron scattering to food-based systems, in particular what contribution it can make to understanding the complex relationship between food structure, processing, rheology, nutrition, food quality and security. It will provide neutron scattering researchers an opportunity to network with potential users. It will also allow neutron facilities to further adapt their infrastructure to the requirements of the wider scientific community. The meeting co-chairs are Professor Mike Davidson (University Tennessee, USA) and Dr Elliot Gilbert (Bragg Institute, ANSTO). The first day is comprised of three sessions, beginning with an introductory session where Professor Peter Liliford, University of York, UK, will speak on Neutrons and Food: what are the problems and Dr Elliot Gilbert will present Neutron Scattering – A natural tool for Food Science and Technology. The other two sessions will focus on applications within the Dairy and Lipids and Fats sectors. Dr Carl Holt from the University of Glasgow, UK, will provide insights on Quantitative models of casein micelle structure derived from SAXS and SANS, while Dr John Katsaras, National Research Council, Canada, will speak on Neutron scattering, hydrogenous materials and nutraceuticals. Day 2 will focus on Protein and Complexes, Glassy States, Food Packaging and Plant Materials. Dr Hans Tromp, NIZO, The Netherlands, will present on Neutron scattering studies of food structure: gelation, complexation, and the effect of high pressure; Dr Susan Krueger, NIST, USA, on Protein structure and interactions in the solid state and Ross Lee, PTIS, USA, on The need for neutron scattering techniques in packaging. Day 2 will be followed by the workshop dinner and harbour cruise. Day 3 is comprised of two sessions, Digestion and Metabolic Processes and Drinks and Beverages. Rex Hjelm from LANSCE, USA, will focus on Bile physiology and physical chemistry in digestion: fundamental insights from small-angle neutron scattering, while Professor Aude Vernhet, INRA, France, will present Colloidal interactions involving condensed tannins in diluted systems: what problems can we solve through SANS? On the final day participants are also invited to tour the ANSTO neutron scattering facilities at Lucas Heights south of Sydney, which houses OPAL, Australia’s research reactor. Transport from and back to the hotel will be provided. A $50 discount will be provided to AIFST members who register for the workshop. Cherylie Thorn, ANSTO
IDF World Dairy Summit 2010 This year the World Dairy Summit 2010 (WDS2010) will include a focus on Sustainability in Dairy. In line with this, Summit organisers are exploring ways to reduce the environmental impact of the Summit. For example, the SkyCity venue is currently trialling an urban micro-scale wind turbine, which feeds electricity into various public areas of the hotel. The Summit is comprised of nine conference sessions and two workshops. The first conference session will be the World Dairy Leaders Forum. The multilateral panel will advocate their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for the global sector over the next decade. Another highlight of the conference is the Health and Nutrition conference with a line-up of both New Zealand and Australasian speakers in addition to experts from further afield to share the latest findings from current research as well as insights and reviews building on their depth of knowledge of nutrition and dairy product. Sheila Skeaff and Anne-Louise Heath from the University of Otago, New Zealand, will talk on topics from milk and cognition in children through to dairy proteins and the elderly, and the importance of Vitamin D and milk to maternal health. The remaining conference sessions will cover topic areas such as Dairy Policies & Economics; Dairy Farming – Sustainability: From Threats to Opportunities; LactoPharma-Bioactives; Dairy Science & Technology; DIAA Cheese Science; Marketing and Environment. The workshops will be held on the final day of the conference. The theme of the first workshop, Methods of Analysis & Sampling, is “Analytical Tools to Safeguard the Integrity of Milk and Milk Products”. The second workshop, Food Additives, will have the theme of “Harmonisation of Dairy Additive Standards: International, Regional and National Perspectives”. The conference conveners have aimed
to provide a high percentage of new research and a mix of local and
international talent. The keynote speakers include Ken Ash,
Director, Trade and Agriculture Directorate, Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD), France; Ken MacKenzie,
Managing Director and CEO, Amcor, Australia; Dr Slyvie Turgeon,
Director, STELA Dairy Research Centre, Université Laval, Canada,
and Claus Heggum, Chief Consultant, Danish Agricultural
& Food Council, Denmark. Further information about the Summit
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