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The SAAFoST Mailbox - Feb 2007
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Two awards are available - one for the printed media and one for the electronic media - the former to have been published in South African newspapers / periodicals / magazines, the latter to have been broadcast on local radio or television in the calendar year 2006. Each award is worth R5,000 and if you happen to be the nominator of one of the winners you could collect the 'finders" fee of R1,000! The Award winning printed media articles for 2004 and 2005 can be viewed on: www.saafost.org.za
Nomination forms are available from the national secretary or can be downloaded from the website. Closing date for nominations: 30 April 2007.
Awards may be presented at the SAAFoST Biennial Congress Banquet in
----- Journalism Bursary - because of the importance that SAAFoST places on responsible reporting, a journalism bursary is being considered for Professional members of the Association who are considering doing a formal journalism course and writing regularly on food science, technology and nutrition issues. Interested parties may contact the Executive Director at the e-mail address above for more details.
Education Awards -Candidates for the SAAFoST Education awards are currently being nominated by the various food science and technology universities. The winner of last year's prestigious Koeppen Memorial Scholarship of R25, 000 went to Mathilda Mostert at the
----- The SAAFoST Matric Bursary - a new category of bursary has been added to the long-standing portfolio above. Three matric bursaries are now available to maths/science matriculants wanting to study food science/technology on a full time basis. These bursaries will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need. SAAFoST members - you can play a role in helping to identify and encourage the best candidates to join our ranks.For particulars see, "SAAFoST Bursary Criteria for Matriculants" and "Application Form" on: www.saafost.org.za or contact the national secretary on 0861-SAAFoST.
Food Advisory Consumer Service - FACS will again be celebrating International Consumer Rights Day, on 15 March, by printing and distributing 120, 000 copies of the updated FACS brochure, "Food and Nutrition Facts". This year the help of the major food retailers will be sought in distributing the leaflets. As a further boost to improving communication with consumers, a one-day FACS workshop is being planned as part of the SAAFoST Durban Congress. Have a look at the FACS website to see our “consumer friendly” side, please click here.
The Continuing Education Programme (CEP) - SAAFoST encourages continuing post-graduate food science and technology education and will endorse appropriate professionally conducted courses and workshops that comply. These should be well structured, of sound content and be presented by recognised education entities using qualified and experienced lecturers who are SAAFoST Professional members, or the equivalent. Certificates of competence should be issued and courses should be good value for money. More information is available from the Executive Director at the e-mail address above.
The SAAFoST Delegation to
Nigeria Visit - a healthy group of about fourteen locals responded to the invitation from the Nigerian Institute for Food Science and Technology (NIFST) to attend its 30th annual conference in Lagos in October last year. Day one of the event was designated "South Africa Day" during which past-president, Nigel Sunley delivered the opening address on, "South African Food Science and Technology - Past, Present and Future". Future collaboration with the NIFST, an organisation similar to SAAFoST in many ways, was discussed and a reciprocal invitation, to the SAAFoST Biennial Congress in September, in
..... The SAAFoST Travel Grant - professional members who wish to participate in international food science related events may apply for this grant. See www.saafost.org.za for guidelines, application forms and deadline dates.
The Consumer Protection Bill - this is seemingly in its final stage of revision and entering a process which could see it tabled in Parliament in July and, after a three month or so public hearing, becoming an Act towards year end. Members will be kept informed of its progress.
Please click here for more details
Website / Discussion Forum CCAFRICA - the Codex Secretariat has advised that an English version of the website and forum for
See: www.codexafrique.org
The ABSA International Trade Bureau - was opened on 16 Feb at
Good Manufacturing Practice - the IFST (UK) has advised that the 5th edition of its best selling edition of, "Good Manufacturing Practice: A Guide to its Responsible Management" is about to be published. See: www.ifst.org for details.
Obituaries
1) Hector de Muelenaere - passed away at the end of last year after a long illness. He served for many years as an active member on the Council, was a past President of SAAFoST (1977 - 1981) and helped to establish the Natal Branch of the Association in 1973.
2) Sally Marr - passed away at the end of 2006 after having been diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year. She first became a SAAFoST member as a food technologist in the eighties but was latterly better known as a very pleasant and efficient personnel consultant with Par Excellence. Sally was active in the Association as recently as the Expo in October.
Our condolences go out to the families of these much loved, dedicated and respected members
Food Science & Technology Events:
I) What is the Ideal Sports Beverage? A SAAFoST one-day seminar and micro exhibition being held at the Volkswagen Conference Centre, Midrand on Wednesday 21 February. All members should have received full information, registration form, map, etc., all of which is available on: www.saafost.org.za or from: nandi.dersley@up.ac.za
Cost R600 per person.
ii) Shelf Life of Bakery Products - 20 & 21 February 2007.
iii) Principles of Breadmaking - 22 & 23 February 2007
Both of the above are Anchor Yeast / Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association, two-day, training courses being held at the Anchor Yeast Training Centre in Industria.Cost for each is R4, 950 (excl VAT). For full info contact Brett Tessendorf at: btessendorf@anchor.co.za /+27-11-248 8252 / +27-82 881 8633 or Terry Sharp at: t.sharp@campden.co.uk / +44-1386 842 137 / +44-7980 851 450.
iv) Developments in Cereal Foods: Where the World is Going - Tuesday 27 February. A Northern Branch lecture by Prof John Taylor,
v) The SASSFO Workshop - Tuesday 6 March, Isando. A half-day programme starting at 08:00 on trends in snacks, addressing nutrition, colour, regulations, processing and flavours.Contact: Dr Pieter van Twisk by e-mail: vantwisk@iafrica.com or on tel/fax: 348 3207 / 082 893 1230. R400 per head.
vi) Effects of Manufacturing on the Performance of Cereal and Potato Starches in Food - Wed 7 March. A Northern Branch Specialist lecture at the
Time:16:30 for 17:00. Pizza finger supper at 18:00 at R35/head. Note earlier times - to avoid M1 peak traffic. Recommended time to leave
vii) Effective Internal Food Safety Auditing -12 to 14 March, in
viii) Introduction to the Hygienic Design of Food Processing Plants - Wed 14 March. A one-day short-course on standards and documentation required for modern, safe food processing installations. Presented by Andrew Murray. Venue: Eagles Nest Convention Centre, Fourways starting at 08:15. Cost: R1,767-00 with VAT - includes notes. Contact Lyndall by e-mail at:amurray@pixie.co.za or on tel: 011 705 2108, fax: 011 465 1263 or cell: 082 459 1971.
ix) HACCP Made Simple - 19 & 20 March. A two-day seminar on food safety in catering and food service. Presented by Profs Alex von Holy (Wits) and Chris Griffiths (Univ Wales,
x) Consuming Science, Focus on the Facts - 3 to 5 September 2007. This is the 19th SAAFoST Biennial Congress and Exhibition, the highlight on the SAAFoST calendar and traditionally
xi) Nutrition Analysis Workshop - 6/8 March, by
Fee R250 incl VAT.
International Events
a) Propacka Vietnam 2007 - 15 - 17 March 2007. Ho
b) Food - New Options for the Industry - 14 -16 November 2007.
c) Oils and Fats - Sept 2009. Sydney Australia. The World Congress on Oils & Fats.(www.isfsydney2009.com)
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