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Earlybird registration is now open for the NZIFST Annual Conference. Go to http://www.nzifst.org.nz/conference.asp

GOLD SPONSORS:
Pall NZ - Formula Foods - AsureQuality - Orica Chemicals

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WANTED: Food Safety Consultant/Assessor – Auckland based

Part time, flexible, contract role for motivated, self managing food safety specialist. The role primarily involves food broker/importer assessments for a major supermarket chain, with scope to evolve into food safety management system development and auditing. Contact Shane Hopgood, Assured Food Safety Ltd, hopgoods@paradise.net.nz

How do I review my HACCP plan? (Shane Hopgood, Assured Food Safety)

Massey University Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health will be running their annual School for Supervisors of Low-Acid Canned Food Thermal Processing Systems at the FoodBowl, 2-6 July 2012.

The course will be based on the 7th edition of the manual "Canned Foods: Principles of Thermal Process Control, Acidification and Container Closure Evaluation". The course, which is approved by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA), is designed by the Science and Education Foundation of the GMA/FPA (Grocery Manufacturers Association/Food Products Association), Washington D C. The course covers relevant food microbiology principles, the design and control of a range of thermal processing systems (from the classic batch steam retort to aseptic processing), the principles of food plant sanitation, recordkeeping, and the design and handling of food containers for thermal processing.

The NZFSA considers people who have passed this course to be competent under New Zealand legislation to supervise thermal processes for low-acid food. The course will incorporate a tour of the FoodBowl’s facilities, which include a state-of-the-art horizontal agitating retort. If you are interested in attending the course, please contact either Helen Poole (h.poole@massey.ac.nz) or Dr Owen McCarthy (o.mccarthy@massey.ac.nz) at Massey University, Palmerston North. Registrations close on 15 June 2012.

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The survey will assist FSWG to evaluate the role that novel food processing technologies and innovations can play to address global food safety issues and challenges, and to analyze commercial applications of novel technologies and theirlevel of development in different countries and continents. FSWG would really appreciate if you could complete thissurvey that consists of 19 questions and a few multiple choice questions. The survey can be found at this link:
EN: http://agr.sondages-surveys.ca/surveys/AAFC/food-safety-working-group-fswg-cigr/langeng/ Please copy and paste it to your browser if the link does not work. FSWG will appreciate it if you can forward this to other colleagues around the world.

Thank you very much for your time and cooperation.
Food Safety Working Group

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2012 Medals and Awards Administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand

The following suite of medals and awards is being offered in 2012 by the Royal Society of New Zealand. http://www.royalsociety.org.nz/programmes/awards/. Closing date: 30 June 2012

Callaghan Medal - for outstanding contribution to science communication, in particular raising public awareness of the value of science to human progress
Cooper Medal - for the best single account of original research in physics or engineering
Dame Joan Metge Medal - recognising excellent contribution to capacity building, beneficial relationships with research participants, mentoring of new researchers as well as contributions to new knowledge
Hamilton Memorial Prize - for beginners in scientific or technological research
Hatherton Award - for the best scientific paper by a PhD student at any New Zealand University in physical sciences, earth sciences and mathematical and information sciences
Hector Medal - Chemical sciences
Humanities Aronui Medal - for research or innovative work of outstanding merit in the Humanities
Hutton Medal - Earth sciences
Jones Medal - for lifetime achievement in the mathematical sciences
MacDiarmid Medal - for outstanding scientific research that demonstrates the potential for application to human benefit
Pickering Medal - to recognise excellence and innovation in the practical applications of technology
Pou Aronui Award - for distinguished service to the humanities-aronui
Rutherford Medal - for exceptional contributions to New Zealand society and culture through activities in the broad fields of science, mathematics, social science, and technology
Sir Charles Hercus Medal - Molecular and cellular sciences and technologies
Thomson Medal - for outstanding and inspirational leadership in the management of science leading to the development and application of science and/or technology to wealth generation

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OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: Health benefits under the stethoscope
A one-day symposium - Thursday July 5th 2012, Massey University, Auckland.
Topics include omega-3s and health, supplements versus food sources, current recommendations and evidence for best practice. Details at: http://nutritionsymposia.massey.ac.nz/.
Early bird registration closes 24th May. Hosted by Massey University’s Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health.

FOODTECH PACKTECH
25-27 September, ASB Showgrounds, Auckland
www.foodtechpacktech.co.nz

MANAWATU WELLINGTON
3 May - Pizza Night (craig.honore@fonterra.com)

CANTERBURY
22 May - Branch AGM & "The Food Bill - How Will it Affect Me?" MAF speaker Glen Neal. (Ron.hooker@paradise.net.nz)

HAWKES BAY POVERTY BAY
22 May - Visit to Future Products Group (Deecisive@slingshot.co.nz)

OTAGO SOUTHLAND
5 June - AGM (Indrawati.oey@otago.ac.nz)

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WORK WANTED
Auckland : Part time, contract or casual work wanted for experienced Food Technologist. (BTech Food, Massey). Key areas are Food Safety Program writing, HACCP Documentation and implementation, Audit preparation, Food Safety Training. PD experience as well. Contact Rosemary@nzifst.org.nz for details.


JOB VACANCIES - FOOD SCIENTISTS & TECHNOLOGISTS WANTED

Fermentation Development Scientist - Use your initiative and creative flair in this role with a leading edge biotechnology business with a solid base (TRS 1/5)

Product/Process Technologist - Rare opportunity to join a blue chip business that provides a supportive environment for you to develop your career (TRS 1/5)

Senior Product Development Technologist – Auckland - Leading opportunity with one of NZs leading food manufacturers. Bring your PD experience to somewhere that it will be received and well supported (TRS 1/5)

Quality Assurance / Laboratory Technician - Unique position with QA & sole charge laboratory (STR 1/5)

New Product Development Technologist - Do you believe in delivering new innovative fresh products to customers? (Countdown 1/5)

Production Manager - Well established food manufacturer seeks hands-on Production Manager (STR 1/5)

Research & Development Role - If you like to use the phrase “that is not in my job description”, then this role is not for you! (HWL 27/4)

New Product Development Manager - Become part of this fantastic NZ owned family business (SuttonGp 20/4)

Production Team Leader - A great opportunity to join this leading processor of branded and contract manufactured products that is number one within its category (LWCG 20/4)

Quality Control Packaging Technician - Ready to stretch and grow in the packaging industry? Fantastic 2012 opportunity to extend your career (STR 20/4)

Process/Project Engineer - Seeking an opportunity to build on your Process Engineering career with a company that has the room for you to move? Start here (TRS 16/4)

Process & Production Leadership - Do you have a proven track record of performance within an automated primary processing sector? (LWCG 13/4)

Production Team Leadership - Two excellent opportunities to progress your career in a company experiencing steady growth (LWCG 13/4)

Food/Product Development Technologists – Contract and Permanent Opportunities - Feeling stuck in your current job? Looking for a new challenge? Have you recently returned from your OE? Then do not look further! (TRS 12/4)

Customer Account Specialist – Food Ingredients - A global company with a local focus (Sensient 2/4)

Health and Safety Coordinator - Great opportunity for an enthusiastic and self motivated H&S professional to join a proactive manufacturing business (TRS 2/4)

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This newsletter is published by and copyright (c) 2012 NZIFST - The New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (Inc.). All rights reserved. NZIFST takes every care to ensure the information contained in this newsletter is accurate but accepts no rsponsibility for errors that may arise. NZIFST Nibbles is a fortnightly e-mail service to all members of NZIFST. Non-Members can also subscribe - subscription is free. To unsubscribe please e-mail pamela@nzifst.org.nz & type "unsubscribe Nibbles" in the subject line. To subscribe please e-mail: pamela@nzifst.org.nz with your name, company name and e-mail address. If you have news, events or publications to highlight for our subscribers, please send to rosemary@nzifst.org.nz JOIN NZIFST NOW www.nzifst.org.nz/about-NZIFST/membership.asp NZIFST, PO Box 5574, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441, NEW ZEALAND.

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