The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology - AIFST

We've hit an incredible milestone—15,000 followers! 🎉 A huge thank you to the amazing food science and technology community for your continued support and engagement. Whether you're a long-time follower or new to our channel, we're thrilled to have you with us. This milestone is a testament to the passion and dedication of everyone involved in contributing to the future of food science and technology. Here's to growing, learning, connecting and championing food industry professionals in the science of feeding our future. We are passionate about growing our industry network further so please continue commenting and sharing. Not a member? Please consider joining us - www.aifst.asn.au #ThankYou #Milestone #FoodScience #FoodTechnology #AIFST #Community Fiona Fleming Michael Depalo Anna Barlow Marc Barnes Gregory Harper Heather Haines Melissa Garland Carilee Hicks Clive Russell Cassandra Farlow Melinda Stewart Sarah Crisp Cecilia Ngo Dipon Sarkar, Ph.D. Julian Cox Kerry Rogers Chantel Corless Lata Masih Deon Mahoney Chris Downs Michelle Colgrave Emma Norgrove Rai Peradka Annesley Watson Justin Whitely Jodie Hill Cordelia Selomulya Anne-Marie Mackintosh Jasmine Lacis-Lee Anneline Padayachee [PhD] Dr Emma Beckett Jordan Pennells Charles Fisher Duncan Craig Melissa Packham 🌱🛠️ GAICD

🔹 Are you involved in, or planning, cook chill food production in your food service operation? 🔹 Do you manufacture, or are you planning ready-to-eat chilled foods for retail sale? If your answers are yes, then this is the essential resource for you! Known as the 'Blue Book' within the industry, it stands as the quintessential reference textbook for food technologists, chefs, catering managers, auditors, consultants, and facilities engaged in the intricate art of cook chill processes. If you are involved in cook chill processes for foodservice and/or manufacturing, this book is your ultimate guide! 10% discount for AIFST Members. ➡️ Visit the AIFST online store to order your copy of the eBook! https://lnkd.in/gcbJwFaA #AIFST #FoodScience #BlueBook Julian Cox Michael Depalo Damien Alexander Cheryl Hughes Sarah Crisp Marc Barnes Gregory Harper Angeline Achariya (GAICD)(GAICD) Anna Barlow Emma Norgrove University of Sydney UNSW Deon Mahoney Fiona Fleming Gary Kennedy Melissa Packham 🌱🛠️ GAICD 🌱🛠️Dipon Sarkar, Ph.D.

Have you registered for the WA AIFST Event: Food for Thought Seminar? Calling all WA based new product developers & innovators, food safety specialists, food policy & regulators, nutritionists, engineers, microbiologists, R&D, QA, food technologists, consumers & students! Join the WA Branch on 9th October for a must-attend event that will keep you at the forefront of the latest industry developments. Our guest presenters include: 🔹 Dr. Jordan Pennells, CSIRO: AI – Potential Applications Across Food Product Development and Manufacturing 🔹 Cheryl Hughes, Facts on Food: Cook Chill for Food Service and Manufacturing – The “New” Blue Book Awaits You! 🔹 Edward McCartney, Food Safety Plus: Assessments of Risk in Food Safety and Quality – Tactical, Smart, and Targeted Controls Panel Discussion featuring: 🔹 Felipe Barria, DPIRD 🔹 Catherine McDaid, SIFT Catering included in the ticket price. Location: Newman College, 216 Empire Avenue, Churchlands, Perth 🔹 Thank you to our event sponsor: Merieux Nutrisciences 🔹 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVDCTGTi #AIFST #FoodScience Michael Depalo Fiona Fleming Jordan Pennells Cheryl Hughes Edward McCartney Anna Barlow Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Gregory Harper Mérieux NutriSciences - Global Marc Barnes Melissa Garland Clive Russell

The 2024 AIFST Graduate Mentoring Program has successfully concluded, with 34 pairs completing the six-month journey! 🎉 Mentees and Mentors were carefully paired based on experience and interest, meeting regularly based on their availability. A huge thank you to our incredible Mentors for generously volunteering your time and sharing your expertise. Our monthly group catch-ups, allowed the entire cohort to connect, network, and exchange insights and included the following guest speakers sharing their valuable insights: 🔹 Melissa Garland – Behavioural Interviews 🔹 Sharon Natoli – Public Speaking & Communication 🔹 Sarah Crisp – Soft Skills 🔹 Stewart Eddie – 40 Second Pitch 🔹 Anna Barlow - Your Career Pathway This program is just one of the many ways AIFST helps our members grow, learn, and stay connected. Learn more about the benefits of AIFST membership here: http://ow.ly/rbcS50OfyIg 🔹 PLUS keep an eye out for the Early Career Development Program EOI launching soon! 🔹 #AIFST #Foodcience #Mentoring #Grow #Learn #Connect Fiona Fleming Michael Depalo Melissa Garland Stewart Eddie Anna Barlow Sharon Natoli Sarah Crisp Gregory Harper Marc Barnes Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Heather Haines Emma Norgrove Carilee Hicks

Are you looking to develop your leadership skills, boost your confidence and amplify your workplace influence? Eager to master message clarity and conquer nerves? If so, join our upcoming short course with the fabulous Sharon Natoli. Due to its popularity, a new course has been scheduled. The course consists of: 🔹 3 x 90 minute online sessions for aspiring female leaders in food science will be held fortnightly over a 6 week period from Oct-Nov 2024. 🔹 Session 1: Barriers, Intentions and Challenges (20 Oct) 🔹 Session 2: How to Increase Your Confidence (12 Nov) 🔹 Session 3: How to Increase Your Influence (26 Nov) For more course details go to the registration link - https://lnkd.in/g_AZcMry or visit the AIFST website. Registrations are limited to 25 so be quick! #AIFST #FoodScience #Grow #Connect Sharon Natoli Fiona Fleming Emma Norgrove Michael Depalo Anna Barlow Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Brooke Sprott Hazel MacTavish-West Dr Lisa Ronquest-Ross Cecilia Ngo Sarah Crisp Lata Masih Gregory Harper Marc Barnes Heather Haines

FSANZ has launched a series of ‘how to’ videos to guide users of the online Nutrition Panel Calculator (NPC). The NPC is a tool to help food manufacturers calculate the average nutrient content of their food products and prepare a nutrition information panel (NIP). It is a great resource for dietitians, regulators, caterers and consumers who want to better understand the contents of recipes. The Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code outlines that most pre-packaged food products for retail consumption in Australia and New Zealand must accurately display nutrition information on the packet. To help food businesses meet these requirements, FSANZ developed the NPC as a simple, cost-effective method to determine the contents of their products. The NPC calculates the nutrient content of recipes and generates a Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) for product labels. Video’s include: 🔹 Quick Start Guide 🔹 Custom Ingredient Guide 🔹 Backup & Restore Guide 🔹 Ingredient Search Guide You can access the Nutrition Panel Calculator and videos here - https://lnkd.in/gUjcVVCx #AIFST #FoodScience #FoodScienceandTechnology #Nutrition Michael Depalo Fiona Fleming Anna Barlow Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Gregory Harper Anne-Marie Mackintosh Food Standards Australia New Zealand Kim Tikellis Dr Emma Beckett Damien Belobrajdic Melissa Garland Sarah Crisp Chantel Corless Kerry Rogers Dietitians Australia

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s AIFST Qld Branch Food Waste & Nutrition Workshop! It was an incredible evening filled with valuable insights and hands-on learning. We were fortunate to have talented chef and food technologist Chantel Corless wow us with her delicious and innovative recipes using food ingredients that would have gone into the waste stream. They included minestrone soup with sourdough bread, aromatic vegetable fritters, aquafaba meringue with Tasmanian pepperberry and strawberries, and avocado chocolate mousse! Edible cutlery provided forks and chocolate straws. Chantel also provided practical, easy-to-follow tips for reducing waste both at home and in the workplace. Kerry Rogers presented on the nutritional benefits of the two hero ingredients of the evening, broccoli and avocado; Leanne Singleton from FoodSure shared an overview of food waste in Australia, and researcher Jia En Sit led an engaging discussion on date and storage labelling. A huge thank you to Professor Heather Smyth for hosting the event at the fantastic Sensory Laboratory at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), St Lucia site. Special recognition to Lata Masih, who did an amazing job as MC, ensuring the evening ran smoothly and all the AIFST Qld Branch team! Thank you to our event partners ASKAFOODTECH PTY LTD, AustChilli Group, and Edible Cutlery for their generous support. If you couldn’t make it but want to get involved with the Qld Branch or explore what else AIFST has to offer, check out our website for more details: https://lnkd.in/dc5mZUZM #AIFST #FoodScience #FoodScienceandTechnology Chantel Corless Emma Kent MAIFST Kerry Rogers Lata Masih Heather Smyth Michael Depalo Gregory Harper Marc Barnes Anna Barlow Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Fiona Fleming Melissa Garland Carilee Hicks Stewart Eddie ASKAFOODTECH PTY LTD Edible Cutlery AustChilli Group Melissa Packham 🌱🛠️ GAICD

Are you studying Food Science? Looking to pivot your career? Or perhaps you're an entrepreneur seeking pathways to innovate new food products? If any of these resonate with you, mark your calendar for 9 October 2024 (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld) when the AIFST QLD Branch presents: Careers in Food Science and Technology: An Overview and Panel Discussion. Join us for an insightful evening featuring: 🔹Career development presentations 🔹 Panel discussion with industry experts 🔹 Networking opportunities with food scientists & innovators This is your chance to: 🔹 Learn from professionals about their journey in food science 🔹 Discover career pathways from academia to food product development 🔹 Build connections and explore research impact and innovation strategies Hosted by Dr. Deirdre Mikkelsen & Dr. Kinnari Shelat Special thanks for event partners ASKAFOODTECH and Evolve Scientific. Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPhmzwXT ASKAFOODTECH PTY LTD Stewart Eddie Fiona Fleming Michael Depalo Gregory Harper Marc Barnes Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Heather Haines Anna Barlow Melissa Garland Carilee Hicks Clive Russell Evolve Scientific an NES Fircroft Company Emma Kent MAIFST Chantel Corless Lata Masih Cecilia Ngo

Unlock your potential in the food industry by joining the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology! At AIFST, we are dedicated to advancing and inspiring all food sector professionals to meet future food needs. As a member, there are many benefits: 🔹 Stay informed 🔹 CPD Program 🔹 Mentoring Program 🔹 Networking 🔹 Free monthly webinars 🔹 Profile opportunities 🔹 Exclusive Benefits Whether you're a student, professional, or researcher, AIFST is a go-to source in regards to the Australian food industry. Join today and connect with a network of members who are working or studying in a wide range of agri food sector disciplines. To join visit our website - https://lnkd.in/gBQHQTrw #AIFST #FoodScience #FoodScienceandTechnology #Membership Michael Depalo Fiona Fleming Heather Haines Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Anna Barlow Gregory Harper Marc Barnes Carilee Hicks Cassandra Farlow Sarah Crisp Cecilia Ngo Dipon Sarkar, Ph.D. Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council CSIRO Coles Group UNSW Science Nestle UNSW Australian Food and Grocery Council University of Queensland

Artificial intelligence is making strides in the nutrition space, but should it be trusted for meal planning? A recent study in Nutrition Research explored whether AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard (now Gemini) can create meal plans that meet dietary reference intakes (DRI) for different dietary patterns (omnivorous, vegetarian, vegan). Results? While most meal plans met DRIs for protein, they lacked in energy, carbohydrates, Vitamin D, and B12, with vegan diets being particularly insufficient. These tools maybe useful for individuals looking for general dietary inspiration, but they should not be relied on to create nutritionally adequate meal plans, especially for individuals with restrictive dietary needs. ➡️ Read the research paper here - https://lnkd.in/gqymK73T Don't rely on an online search only from an AI chatbot, talk to the food professionals and food scientists! ➡️ Learn more about food science and the AIFST at www.aifst.asn.au #AIFST #foodscience #nutrition #AI Michael Depalo Fiona Fleming Anna Barlow Gregory Harper Marc Barnes Angeline Achariya (GAICD) Dr Emma Beckett Flávia Fayet-Moore Anne-Marie Mackintosh Damien Belobrajdic Anneline Padayachee [PhD] Melinda Stewart Emma Norgrove Dr Alan Barclay Anne-Marie Mackintosh Amanda Grech Katherine La Macchia Bettina Hieronimus Simon Hammann Dr. Maren Podszun University of Hohenheim