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The 45th Annual Convention: Reaping the Rewards

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45th Annual AIFST Convention, Adelaide, 15 - 18 July 2012

The AIFST National Convention is held annually, and is the major national food technology conference in Australia, attracting industry, research and government organisations from Australia and overseas.

In 2012, the convetion will be held in Adelaide, with the theme: Reaping the Rewards. As society in Australia and internationally ‘reaps the rewards’ of food science and technology, Australian food techologists should also ‘reap the rewards’ in our profession.

Call for papers has CLOSED. Poster abstracts will be accepted until  30th March 2012- so please forward your abstracts as soon as possible to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Jobs within Food Science and Technology - Available Positions

Did you know that jobs within the food industry are regularly posted on the AIFST website? The following positions are currently being advertised:

Research Technologist/Engineer - Nutritional Foods - Fonterra

Associate Professor and Discipline Head, Food Science - RMIT

Lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition - RMIT

Access to further details is restricted to AIFST members only.

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Industry News

  • Price hikes have lesser impact on demand for staple foods in Australia

    Wed, Oct 26 2011

    A news study suggests Australian consumers are more willing to absorb price increases in staple foods such as milk, bread, fruit and vegetables.

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  • Allergen Bureau seeks Industry views on labelling exemptions

    Mon, Oct 10 2011

    The Allergen Bureau's 'Allergen Labelling Exemptions Working Group' is seeking to gain industry views on labelling exemptions.

    This is your opportunity to have your say on those allergen exemptions that cause issues for your business, especially when working with global partners, and to provide input into labelling exemptions prioritisation.

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  • Blueprint for Australian Agriculture

    Wed, Oct 05 2011

    Australia’s peak farming industry body, the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and multinational Australian-based Westpac bank have launched plans for a Blueprint for Australian Agriculture. The blueprint will allow Australia’s food producers to help map Australia’s role in global food production over the next 40 years.

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Upcoming Events

Sensory&Consumer Science Group meeting

2 Feb 2012

Theatre at CSIRO, Life Sciences Centre, Riverside Corporate Park, 11 Julius Ave, North Ryde

Gelato Appreciation Night

7 Feb 2012

30-32 Brighton Avenue, Croydon Park

Gelato Appreciation Night (Young Members)

21 Feb 2012

30-32 Brighton Avenue, Croydon Park

Wild Foods and Innovation

4 Apr 2012

CSIRO Food and Nutritional Sciences, Riverside Corporate Park, 11 Julius Ave, North Ryde

See the full events calendar

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