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International Wheat Genetics Symposium The main themes of this conference will be: exploiting wheat genetic resources; chromosome biotechnology; genome dynamics; coping with wheat in a changing environment – including biotic and abiotic stresses, quality issues and varying development; breeding for a changing world and integration from molecules to function. The Scientific Program will include presentations from plenary and keynote speakers on each of the major themes, proferred oral and poster papers, a pre-conference field tour and optional pre and post conference workshops. There are 15 invited international speakers from Italy, Syria, USA, UK, France, Switzerland, Canada and China. Further information on this event is available
from 58th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference Cereals are one of the world’s most important products, directly and indirectly employing a significant proportion of the workforce. It is a heritage in Australia of leadership in the science and technology of cereal production and use is now being complemented by innovative application of new technologies to develop future industries based on cereals. This Conference will highlight all aspects of the science and technology of cereals with an emphasis on future industries. With both Australian and international presenters, this conference will bring together the country’s scientific and technical experts covering all aspects of the field. The conference will cover a range of critical issues including innovation in cereal quality and nutrition, new characterisation techniques, grains for animal feed, grains for bioplastic and biofuels, and advances in grain science and technology. As part of the 58th Australian Cereal Chemistry Conference 2008, the Centre for Plant Conservation Genetics at Southern Cross University (SCU) will host an interactive Workshop Genomics for Cereal Scientists, with presentations, discussions and laboratory demonstrations on the latest genomic tools for cereal scientists. This workshop will take place on 5 September at the SCU Lismore Campus with return transfers to the Gold Coast included. It will highlight new technologies available to plant breeders, cereal chemists and food scientists, including: sequenom, microarrays, DNA extraction and banking, varietal identification issues, use of transformation and 454 (Roche). Further information and registration for both events is available from Event Planners Australia
This event is the 21st International Symposium of the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH). There will be some 100 speakers from 19 countries covering a wide range of topics including
The opening ceremony will feature Dr Pam Whittle, Director of Public Health and Wellbeing, Scottish Government followed by presentations on Food Safety by Dr David Acheson, Director of Food Safety, US FDA; Microbiological Safety of Fresh Vegetables and Fruits by Dr Larry Beuchat, Centre for Food Safety, GA, USA and a Government response by Dr Bart Sangster, Management Board, European Food Safety Authority. The closing ceremony will be officiated by Dame Deirdre Hutton, Chair of the Food Standards Agency, UK and Dr George Paterson CBE, Director, FSA, Scotland, Australia is represented with the participation of Professor Tom McMeekin and Associate Professor Tom Ross from the University of Tasmania in a session on Predictive Microbiology – making a difference. Early Bird Registration closes on 7 May. Further information and on-line registration is available from www.foodmicro2008.org. Preliminary Notice A range of topics will be covered in this event including GMO, managing food safety coming in from third world countries, shelf life and HACCP plan validation, recalls and withdrawals, E.coli 0157:H7 in Australia, use of recycled water in the produce industry, toxicology of heavy metals, update on rapid test methods and the importance of training in QA program maintenance. The conference will also include a one day Allergen Bureau Conference. The Annual HACCP Awards, which recognise food safety achievements, and a Trade Display will also be held. Further information is available from FIESTA 2008. The 4th biennial Innovative Foods Centre Conference
will emphasise the science, applications and benefits of emerging
technologies with a focus on creating market opportunities for a range
of value-added food products. Opportunities for novel products and advanced processing utilising emerging technologies will be presented through sessions and overarching themes based within food commodity areas including cereals, dairy, fruit and vegetables, seafood, meat, water and energy. FIESTA is also a unique opportunity to explore the latest international developments and applications in emerging food technologies, including High Pressure Processing, Ultrasonics, Pulsed Electric Field, Cool Plasma Microwave, Separations and Technology Combinations. The definition of ‘emerging food processing technologies’ has evolved over the past few years. Traditionally, these technologies were defined as non-thermal food preservation technologies designed to deliver better quality, fresher and safer foods. Today, it is recognised that many non-thermal processing technologies also offer the opportunity to modify the function properties of food products or enhance the efficiency of ‘traditional’ food processing methods. The effects on the physical and nutritional properties of food products may, in some cases, offer additional benefit or new unique opportunities. These will also be focal points of discussion at FIESTA 2008. The organising committee has announced the release
of six competitive travel grants for poster presenters to attend this
Conference. Travel grants of $1000 will be awarded to three international
and $500 to three Australia/New Zealand presenters as selected on
merit. The deadline for submission of Poster Abstracts is 15 May 2008.
Further information is available from
As the world food crisis dominates discussion in global circles, soaring food prices in Australia have had a deep impact on the bottom line of Australian household budgets. Meanwhile agribusiness is scrambling to take advantage of the unprecedented export demand as global grain shortages and growing consumption in developing countries send the prices soaring. Australian farmers however have raised concerns that growing trade barriers, delays in purchasing stock and the imposing by some governments of export barriers to lower domestic prices will distort international markets and spell trouble for global and domestic trade. Informa Australia has announced the National Food Pricing Summit, bringing together a panel of industry leaders, analysts and policy makers from across the country to consider the origin and consequences of Australia’s food price inflation and the mechanisms and solutions to deal with critical issues. Delegates are invited to
Confirmed speakers include: John Martin, Commissioner, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; Dr Andy Stoeckel, Executive Director, Centre for International Economics; Phillip Glyde, Executive Director, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics; Nicholas Brown, Assistant Secretary – Trade and Economic Analysis, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Amy Auster, Head of International Economics, ANZ Bank; Bob Gordon, Executive Director, Renewable Fuels Australia; Mal Beniston, General Manager, International Sales & Marketing, Murray Goldburn Co-operative; Gary Stubbs, Executive Director – Product Leadership, Pacific, Nielsen Australia; John Cummings, Chairman, National Association of Retail Grocers of Australia; and Peter Flottman, CEO, Grain Growers Association. Further information including the agenda
and the rest of the speaker line up is available at IUFoST 14th World Congress of
Food Science and Technology With the theme Food for Health and Wellbeing, Tradition meets the future, this is the first time the IUFoST Congress has been held in China and the fourth time in Asia (Kyoto Japan, 1978, Singapore 1987, Seoul Korea 2001). Sydney held the 10th World Congress in 1999. Hosted by the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST), this Congress will create the opportunity to compare and contrast the Chinese tradition of health from beneficial foods and herbs with modern concepts and technologies. The Congress will feature presentations from the global supply chain. There will be a range of Plenary Lectures, and Technical Sessions, Young Scientist presentations and Posters. The Technical Program Committee is chaired by Professor Colin Dennis Director General CCFRA, UK and includes Australians Dr Albert McGill and Professor Ken Buckle, among its members. Australia’s Alan Mortimer, IUFoST President 2003–2006, is an adviser to the Congress Organising Committee. The overarching themes of the Technical Sessions include Oriental Foods; Food Safety; Food Ingredients and Additives; Food Nutrition and Health, Food Biotechnology and Biochemistry; Food Chemistry; New Products; Food Market and Sustainable Development in 21st Century, Food Flavours and Sensory Science, New Technology and Equipment for Food Processing; and Functional Foods. Each of these has from one to seven sub-themes. The organising committee has issued a Call for Papers (oral or poster), including but not limited to topics related to the above themes. Submissions must be made electronically via the Congress website by 1 March 2008. For further information, registration and related details and program updates please go to www.iufost2008.org. Preliminary Notice The 2009 Dairy Science World Series conference will focus on innovations, development and cutting-edge research in the production and bioactivity of functional dairy foods and their impact on health. Key themes include:
It is being organised under the auspices of the International Diary Federation and the Dairy Industry Association of Australia with an international scientific committee. Further information is available from www.diaa.asn.au. |
