july 2014 bulletin

July 2014 ● AIFST Victorian Branch Bulletin ● page 1 of 9

Vic Branch – Your Committee

Chair Geoffrey Smithers .............................. [email protected]

Vice- Chair and Food Micro Group chair Joe Cardamone ................................... [email protected]

Secretary: Sutasinee Anantanawat .... [email protected] Treasurer: Martin Eagle ..................... [email protected]

Bulletin Coordinator: Mi Xu ............... [email protected] Regulation Chair: Vacant Events: Elaine Conroy [email protected] Councilor: Nigel Barrett…………………… [email protected] Cook Chill Group Chair: Mary Whelan… [email protected] Nutrition Group Chair: Vacant Innovation/Product Development Group: Vacant Sensory & Consumer Research Group Chair: Leigh Mackellar ..................... [email protected] Young members Group Chairs: Maurice Di Rosso……………………………….. [email protected] Celia King ………………………………………….. [email protected] Committee member: Philip Michielin [email protected] Simone Dowie, [email protected] Kirsten Zadow, [email protected] Deon Mahoney, [email protected] Shankar Cumarasamy, [email protected]

July 2014

The deadline for submissions to the bulletin is 28th of the Month prior to

publication. Please address all correspondence to the Bulletin

Coordinator (details above)

AIFST Victorian Branch Bulletin

Bulletin Contents

AIFST VIC Branch Chair chat 2

AIFST VIC branch new member report 2

Meet the branch committee members 3

AIFST 2014 Convention Young Member group report 4

AIFST VIC branch Young Members Group event 5

AIFST & AFGC event – Protecting your brands, business and back 6

AIFST Innovation: Reloaded 7

AIFST CPD – Foods for Specific Populations 8

AIFST Events in 2015 – Early announcements 9

Diary Dates 2014

17 AIFST VIC branch Young Members Group Social Event

- Bell Hotel, 157 Moray Street, South Melbourne

August

5 Protecting your brands, business and back – Governance issues for

directors and officers of FMCG business – AIFST and AFGC event

- Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Tullamarine airport.

September

17-18 Foods for specific populations – CPD program

- Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre – Hospitality suite

October

22-23 Innovate to Survive Masterclass – Innovation: Reloaded

- University of New South Wales, CBD Campus, 1 O’Connell St, Sydney, NSW

Registration for All events run by AIFST Branches and Groups should be made

directly online.

Access via the AIFST website www.aifst.asn.au and click on the “Events Calendar”

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Chair chat

My name is Joe Cardamone and, together with Geoffrey Smithers, we were the Chair and Deputy Chair of the 2014 AIFST National Convention that has just been held in Melbourne. The Convention was a resounding success with over 530 people attending over the 4 days. There were many highlights during the convention, too numerous to name them all. However special mention must be made of the Sunday program, which was dedicated to Australia’s young food scientists, with presentations given by young scientists followed by a career planning workshop. It was great to see Australia’s next generation of food scientists in action. Alisa Camplin-Warner then opened the welcome reception with an inspirational tale on how a person who had not seen snow went on to win Australia’s first Olympic Gold Medal in aerial skiing eight years later. A truly great way to start the convention. The round table discussion on Tuesday morning discussing the topic “From mining boom to food boom – A reality?” was another highlight event that raised many issues and prompted much discussion. In total, well over 80 presenters contributed to the technical program and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the presenters for the interesting and thought provoking information they presented. I would also like to thank all the delegates for their support of the Convention and look forward to the 2015 Convention in Sydney. Please make note of the upcoming AIFST events as the Victorian branch is planning a number of both technical and social functions in the coming months. Joe Cardamone AIFST Vic Branch Deputy Chair

New members in Victoria The Victorian Branch would like to extend a very warm welcome to the following Victoria-based new

members. We encourage you to play an active role in the Institute’s activities by attending events and

networking with your fellow food scientists and food technologists. Feel free to make contact with any

of the other committee members to find out more about what the AIFST can do for you. We look

forward to welcoming you to one or more of the many exciting events lined up for the coming months.

Graduate Student Alicia Holmquest Arben Alvarez

Naomi Cutler

Aaron Freeman

Debbie King

Member Zoe Matheos

Eruina Bozic Cynthea Maugueret

Katherine McDermott

Lara Trubenbacher


Meet the members Dear Victorian members, Welcome to the July issue of Bulletin, 2014. This year, there have been member changes in the VIC branch committee. This month, we would like to introduce the new committee member: Shankar Cumarasamy.

Shankar Cumarasamy (AIFST VIC branch committee member)

Shankar works at Sustainable Manufacturing

Solutions focusing on engagement with the food

manufacturing sector. For those who have not heard

about this program it is an industry outreach initiative

established by a consortium of Monash University,

CSIRO, EPA Victoria, PACIA and the Victorian State

Government, to help local manufacturers improve

efficiency, productivity and profit, through innovation.

Shankar has worked in research, government and industry in New Zealand and Australia. He

has a strong background in food technology and nutrition and has held technical and

management roles in new product development, sensory evaluation and regulatory

compliance. In his current role, Shankar is helping businesses link with the science and

research community to further improve their understanding of materials, processes and waste,

and find solutions that lead to productivity, performance and environmental gains.

Shankar enjoys spending time with family and is a fan of cricket, rugby and tennis. He dreams

of one day moving somewhere warm and growing saffron.

Shankar is a professional member of AIFST and NZIFST and has recently joined the VIC

Committee to contribute towards the branch activities.


AIFST Convention Young Members Group Report

- Prepared by Celia King

It started off with one of the most efficient packing lines you’ve ever seen – those satchel bags didn’t

stand a chance. Decked out in our brilliant blue shirts we were all ready to go.

Over the three days there were nearly 35 volunteers helping out in various ways. They are from Curtin

University, Deakin University, RMIT, University of Melbourne and William Angliss Institute. From

microphone running during question time and delivering gifts and awards to each session, as well as

being a huge help to the ladies from head office at the registration desk. There were also some students

helping out in the AIFST booth in the Food Pro exhibition promoting the Institute to industry - very

successfully!

On Tuesday night a number of students attended and had a wonderful experience at the gala dinner, a

thank you gift for working so hard. I'm sure the students have made new friendships and industry

connections from this opportunity - I see these passionate students going far.

I've had a lot of positive feedback from both delegates and students about the volunteering. I hope the

students have come away from the sessions with new insight into the industry, having learnt much and

want to know more - I know I have.

A huge thank you to all the students who volunteered over the three days, you all did a great job.

Thank you.

The Young Members Group is proud to have supported the AIFST Convention. Looking forward to see

you again in the coming Young Members events.

From Left to Right and back line to front: Charlie Mawal, Amadea Revina, Bianca Winkels, Celia King,

Meikei Yong, Paula Maria Nascimento de Oliveira, Sair Otton, Yakindra Timilsena, Lian Byrne,

Callum Yeo, Naomi Cutler, Meilianty Kurniawan , Ally Carolillo, Felicity Whitehead, Florencia

Florencia



Disclaimer: All expressions of opinion contained in this Bulletin are those of the Authors, unless expressly stated

to also be those of the AIFST. The AIFST is not responsible in any way for any representations which may be made

in advertisements or advertorials (ie advertisements styled in the nature of an article), which remain the

responsibility of those persons placing those advertisements or advertorials.

Advertising in the Bulletin Deadlines are 20th of the month, prior to next month of publication – please send email to [email protected]

Rate: Full page (A4) = $400; Half page = $200 (plus GST) (invoiced by AIFST National Office) Advertisements in the AIFST Vic Branch Bulletin reach a targeted audience of over 700 Food Technologists and other professionals in Victoria

food industry.

The bulletin is idea for the jobs that require prompt filling or advertising courses and events that would benefit members. Members seeking employment are also welcome to advertise their skills and availability (free of charge for members).

Advertisement space is limited and advertisements are accepted on a first in first served basis.

For more details, please contact Bulletin Editor: Mi XU [email protected]





Dates and times:

17th – 18th September 2014

Wednesday 17th Sept

10:00am -5:00pm

followed by networking

and drinks

Thursday 18th Sept

9.00am - 4:30pm

Location: Melbourne

Conference and Exhibition

Centre - Hospitality suite

(TBC).

Co-located with Fine Food

Costs:

AIFST/AFGC / members

$590+GST

Non- members $840 + GST

Registrations at:

www.aifst.asn.au/events

AFGC supporting partner of

AIFST CPD program

AIFST CPD Program: Events

AIFST Inc. CPD program presents

“Foods for specific populations”- a 2 day event

For those in the food industry who want to innovate

successfully in meeting the needs of specific population

groups i.e. SME food enterprises who are leading the field in

Innovation in the food industry and larger companies

wanting to capitalise on the development of products for

the identified market segments below.

Allergic/intolerant populations

Elderly consumers, at home and in care

Diabetes, the need for intervention and opportunities

for food products

Sports nutrition

Delivering personalised nutrition

Infant nutrition

This event will:

Provide an avenue to investigate how the food

industry may meet the above needs- new food

products or reformulation of existing products, what

the considerations and constraints may be

Provide information to help food manufacturers

ensure foods produced comply with regulations and

retailer requirements.

Provide definition regarding which populations (or

market segments) have specific food related needs

and how to capture these markets

Provide information about the needs for the identified

specific populations (above)

Examine what foods can meet these needs and how

to produce and supply those foods to these

populations

Contact Bronwyn Graham [email protected] for more

information.


Join us at Luna Park Sydney for a three day scientific program covering the big ideas and latest thinking on Australia’s role in catering for the world’s growing population.

Key areas to include:

• Global supply chain • Major future food provision • Changing landscape of the food

industry • Government initiatives – National Food

Plan • Kicking food safety goals • Omics – food perspective

For further information I am interested in receiving further information regarding the 48th Annual AIFST Convention, 15th Australian Food Microbiology Conference. My interest lies in: Registering as a delegate Submitting a paper Submitting a poster Providing sponsorship Interested in an exhibition stand Please note the closing date for submission of papers and poster abstracts 19 December 2014.

Name:...............................................................................................................

Organisation:....................................................................................................

Position:............................................................................................................

Address:............................................................................................................

Tel:........................................ Mob:...................................................................

Email:................................................................................................................

Forward the completed form to the AIFST National Office: T06, The Village 3 Julius Ave, North Ryde NSW 2113 Enquiries to: AIFST Inc. Telephone: (02) 9870 8688 Email: [email protected]

Advertising in the Bulletin Deadlines are 20th of the month, prior to next month of publication – please send email to [email protected]

Rate: Full page (A4) = $400; Half page = $200 (plus GST) (invoiced by AIFST National Office)

Advertisements in the AIFST Vic Branch Bulletin reach a targeted audience of over 700 Food Technologists and other

professionals in Victoria food industry. The bulletin is idea for the jobs that require prompt filling or advertising courses and events that would benefit members.

Members seeking employment are also welcome to advertise their skills and availability (free of charge for members).

Advertisement space is limited and advertisements are accepted on a first in first served basis. For more details, please contact Bulletin Editor: Mi XU [email protected]

• Food defense • Food retailing – push or pull? • Food security challenge • Technology – opening up new, markets • Supply chain – black holes • Food entrepreneur –Business essentials

short course

For convention updates visit our website: www.aifst.com.au




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