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| NZIFST AWARDS SEASON IS HERE Who do you think deserves recognition this year? JC Andrews Hall of Fame AwardThis prestigious award honours senior Institute members who have made a substantial contribution to food science and technology and leadership in the food industry. Lifetime Achievement Award (formerly the Distinguished Service Award) This award recognises long and exceptional services and/or contributions to the NZ Food Industry sector in a scientific, technical, teaching, marketing or managerial role. Ron Hooker Significant Service to the NZIFST Award This award celebrates significant past or current services and contributions to the NZIFST. Exceptional Leadership in the Food Industry Award This award acknowledges leadership excellence in Food Science and Technology over and above business as usual. This award recognises members who have excelled at mentoring others in achieving their career objectives through moral, social and intellectual support. This award recognises a young technologist/scientist/engineer for their endeavour or achievement, AND leadership potential, within the food industry. Fellowships are awarded annually and gives credit to a member's substantial contribution to the profession of food science and technology. MPI's Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award The Award recognises developments in a process or operation – either by an organisation, team or individual – to improve food safety across, or in a particular part of, the food chain. Entries close April 30th 2024. |
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The University of Otago, in association with NZIFST, interviewed some recent (and not so recent) graduates from within the New Zealand Food Industry and got them to talk about their journeys. Check out all of the interviews out here. |
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Have you seen this fantastic clip of what NZIFST Fellow Miranda Mirosa and her team in the Food Science Department at the University of Otago are up to the battle with Food Waste. This video was commissioned as part of the ‘Shared Horizons’ project sharedhorizons.fgc.org.nz, which "delves into crucial topics, showcases innovative thinking, and highlights success stories from across the food and beverage sector". This initiative is presented by the NZ Food and Grocery Council in partnership with ASN Media. |
Become a memberIf you work in food, find out how to become a member of New Zealand's largest, most active group of food professionals. | NZIFSt & Food Industry AwardsJC ANDREWS AWARD 2023 Click here to see the Fellowship, DSA, RHA and JCA Citations for 2023 |