http://www.fdf.org.uk/news_index.aspx The Voice of the Food Profession. en-gb Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:13:55 GMT Copyright: (C) Institute of Food Science and Technology, see http://www.ifst.org/copyright/ for terms and conditions of reuse. 100 http://www.ifst.org/images/ifst_logo_rss.gifhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/ HighTech Europe is an initiative of European research organizations, industrial federations and enterprises with the final goal of setting up a European Institute for Food Processing. The network is funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the EU. Partners of the network are universities, research institutions, technology transfer centers, associations and companies. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65393/Food_Tech_Innovation_Portal_goes_onlinehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65393/Food_Tech_Innovation_Portal_goes_online Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reminder - employers - please give us your views on work experience placements before 14 June and help us produce something tangible to help you. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65326/Work_experience_placements_-_please_give_us_your_viewshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65326/Work_experience_placements_-_please_give_us_your_views Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Campden BRI day lecture, Towards a global food strategy - from discourse to dialogue, Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods Inc., Canada is now available to listen to as a podcast. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65291/Annual_Campden_lecture_-_podcast_availablehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65291/Annual_Campden_lecture_-_podcast_available Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT An updated information statement on Food Allergy has been published by IFST. This statement describes the nature and cause of food allergies, outlines developments in legislation that aim to help allergic consumers to live with their condition and emphasises the measures that manufacturers and caterers should take to minimise the problems. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65271/Food_Allergy_-_new_information_statementhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65271/Food_Allergy_-_new_information_statement Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT The More than Meat Pies team from Harper Adams University have been awarded gold prize at Ecotrophelia UK 2013 for their product, Hearty Meal, a ready meal offal pie. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65251/Ecotrophelia_UK_winners_announcedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65251/Ecotrophelia_UK_winners_announced Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65265/IFST_responds_to_government_consultationshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65265/IFST_responds_to_government_consultations Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT Another milestone in the recognition of the Standard, SALSA members are now able to take advantage of new public sector market opportunities and benefits through a new SALSA-STS certification alliance. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65224/SALSA_acceptance_widens_to_include_the_public_sectorhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65224/SALSA_acceptance_widens_to_include_the_public_sector Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT ICSU, the International Council for Science, invites scientists and engineers to participate in a survey identifying how scientists and engineers view their responsibilities. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65198/ICSU_survey_-_scientist%27s_responsibilitieshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65198/ICSU_survey_-_scientist%27s_responsibilities Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT MPs on the International Development Committee are calling for concerted action to curb food wastage in the UK and for expansion of DFID's bilateral nutrition programmes with a particular focus on pregnancy and early years, as part of wider efforts to improve global food security. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65218/International_Development_committee_publishes_report_on_Global_Food_Securityhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65218/International_Development_committee_publishes_report_on_Global_Food_Security Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65156/June_2013_issue_of_%27Food_Science_%26_Technology%27_just_publishedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65156/June_2013_issue_of_%27Food_Science_%26_Technology%27_just_published Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT On Thursday 30 May 2013, IFST's Northern Ireland branch held the finals of its second highly successful Student Competition in Queens University Belfast,(QUB). A total of 22 entries were received from undergraduates at QUB, Ulster University and the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65149/Celebrating_success_in_Northern_Irelandhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65149/Celebrating_success_in_Northern_Ireland Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFST's scientific committee has responded to a recent Scottish Government consultation (link) on creating a new food body for a healthier Scotland. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65082/IFST_responds_-_creating_a_new_food_body_in_Scotlandhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65082/IFST_responds_-_creating_a_new_food_body_in_Scotland Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFST's scientific committee has responded to a recent FSA consultation (link) on The Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2013 http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65083/IFST_comments_-_FSA_consultation_on_The_Contaminants_in_Food_(Scotland)_regulations_2013http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65083/IFST_comments_-_FSA_consultation_on_The_Contaminants_in_Food_(Scotland)_regulations_2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFST has set up two surveys to gather views from employers and colleges/universities on work experience placements 2014 marks the Institute of Food Science & Technology's Golden Jubilee - a significant milestone for any organisation. As well as our plans to celebrate this anniversary IFST would also like to use this as an opportunity to develop and deliver something very tangible and enduring in support of those involved in the food sector and the profession. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65015/Work_experience_placements_-_IFST_wants_your_viewshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65015/Work_experience_placements_-_IFST_wants_your_views Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFST's recent Spring Conference, run jointly with IFR, explored many highly practical scientific issues impacting our capability to provide a secure food supply chain, from primary production through to the consumer. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65008/Securing_the_future_supply_of_food_-_the_key_messageshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/65008/Securing_the_future_supply_of_food_-_the_key_messages Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2014 application process is not open for the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust awards http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64980/Funded_Travelling_Fellowships_Seek_People_working_in_Science%2c_Technology_and_Innovationhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64980/Funded_Travelling_Fellowships_Seek_People_working_in_Science%2c_Technology_and_Innovation Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joanne Hort has been appointed the Chair of E3S http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64954/Joanne_Hort_appointed_Chair_of_European_Sensory_Science_Societyhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64954/Joanne_Hort_appointed_Chair_of_European_Sensory_Science_Society Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The government plans to launch a new traineeship programme http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64964/Government_launches_new_traineeship_programmehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64964/Government_launches_new_traineeship_programme Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A new information statement on Campylobacteriosis in Food has been published by IFST. IFST Information Statements summarise the authoritative and impartial science behind key food science issues, providing concise scientific information and links to scientifically robust sources of information. All information statements are prepared and peer reviewed by subject specialists on IFST's Scientific committee. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64931/Foodborne_Campylobacteriosis_-_new_information_statementhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64931/Foodborne_Campylobacteriosis_-_new_information_statement Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFST's Education committee has responded to a recent department of Education consultation on proposals to reform vocational qualifications for 16-19 year olds. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64901/IFST_comments_-_reform_of_vocational_qualificationshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64901/IFST_comments_-_reform_of_vocational_qualifications Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The horsemeat scandal was one of the largest to hit to food industry in recent times, resulting in one of the largest recalls in UK history. Months after, it still remains in the news as European authorities try to track down the perpetrators as the scale of the contamination continues to be unveiled. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64831/Horsegate_-_food_scientists_call_for_control_measureshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64831/Horsegate_-_food_scientists_call_for_control_measures Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The search is on to find the Food and Drink Scientist of the Year as part of the new Food and Drink Federation Awards. To celebrate its centenary, FDF has developed a brand new awards scheme. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64826/FDF_awards_deadline_extended_until_24_Mayhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64826/FDF_awards_deadline_extended_until_24_May Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2013 finalists of Ecotrophelia UK have been announced. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64721/Ecotrophelia_UK_finalists_announcedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64721/Ecotrophelia_UK_finalists_announced Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64706/Securing_the_future_supply_of_food%3a_videos_online_nowhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64706/Securing_the_future_supply_of_food%3a_videos_online_now Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The winner of the IFST North of England Young Science Competition has been announced. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64708/IFST_North_of_England_Young_Scientist_Competition_2013_-_winner_announcedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64708/IFST_North_of_England_Young_Scientist_Competition_2013_-_winner_announced Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Applications for the 2013-14 POST Fellowship are now open. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64693/Applications_open_for_the_2013-14_POST_Fellowhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64693/Applications_open_for_the_2013-14_POST_Fellow Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has elected Prof Margaret Patterson its President. Margaret was invested as IFST President during IFST's Spring conference, Securing the future supply of food on April 18th. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64663/New_IFST_President_sets_out_goalshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64663/New_IFST_President_sets_out_goals Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The IFST Spring conference 'Securing the future supply of food: challenges and opportunities' takes place today. We have a great line up of speakers, discussing how we can integrate the supply chain to secure a future supply of food. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64618/Securing_the_future_supply_of_food_-_IFST_Spring_conference_newshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64618/Securing_the_future_supply_of_food_-_IFST_Spring_conference_news Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Each month, there is an article on 'Food Science & Technology' online that is free to access for non-members. This month's article is 'Cultured Beef: current status and challenges'. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64574/April%27s_free_full_access_article_on_%27Food_Science_%26_Technology%27_onlinehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64574/April%27s_free_full_access_article_on_%27Food_Science_%26_Technology%27_online Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT This will be the message from Prof Ian Crute, Chief Scientist of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) at the IFST Spring conference, Securing the Future Supply of Food, next week. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64568/We_must_value_resources_as_well_as_innovatehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64568/We_must_value_resources_as_well_as_innovate Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Campylobacteriosis remains the most reported zoonotic disease in humans [1], with a continuous increase in reported cases over the last five years. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64522/EFSA_-_Rise_in_human_infections_from_Campylobacter_and_E.colihttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64522/EFSA_-_Rise_in_human_infections_from_Campylobacter_and_E.coli Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Policy and public health measures to support salt reduction http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64524/WHO_report_published_-_Mapping_salt_reduction_initiatives_in_the_WHO_European_Regionhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64524/WHO_report_published_-_Mapping_salt_reduction_initiatives_in_the_WHO_European_Region Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The IFST Spring conference, joint with the Institute of Food Research, which will take place in just two weeks. Securing the future supply of food will address the key challenges in securing a supply of safe, healthy food to the consumer, as the population grows and resources become scarcer. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64449/How_can_we_secure_the_future_supply_of_food%3fhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64449/How_can_we_secure_the_future_supply_of_food%3f Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A €9 million international project on food allergies has been launched http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64381/World%27s_biggest_food_allergy_project_underwayhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64381/World%27s_biggest_food_allergy_project_underway Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vouchers for research funding worth £5K are available for SMEs from the Technology Strategy Board. The vouchers are designed for UK SMEs to obtain the help of an external expert to develop ideas, improve performance or assist with innovation. The latest round of this competition runs until 10th April. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64257/Innovation_Vouchers_for_Agrifoodhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64257/Innovation_Vouchers_for_Agrifood Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64070/Food_Science_%26_Technology_March_2013_issue_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/64070/Food_Science_%26_Technology_March_2013_issue_just_published! Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63612/FSA_release_statement_on_horse_meat_identifcationhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63612/FSA_release_statement_on_horse_meat_identifcation Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Food Standards Agency has published its Forward Evidence Plan for 2013. The plan outlines priority science and evidence activities for the coming year, including potential areas for research funding and workshops that will help develop the Agency's evidence base. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63553/FSA_calls_for_comments_on_Forward_Evidence_Planhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63553/FSA_calls_for_comments_on_Forward_Evidence_Plan Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dioxins are a group of relatively stable lipophilic organic substances. They are formed in small amounts during the combustion of organic materials and also in the manufacture of certain chemicals. They may be present in foods and feeds at low but measurable values and in highly variable amounts, and they have been associated with a number of possible negative biological effects. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63487/Dioxins_in_Foods_and_Feeds_-_New_IFST_information_statementhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63487/Dioxins_in_Foods_and_Feeds_-_New_IFST_information_statement Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The hour-long webinar, 'Food fact and fiction: separating science from myth' organised by the Institute of Food Science and Technology and Food Manufacture aimed to explore why debate exists in topics of science and technology in food and how this can be handled, as to inform consumers and shift towards a more secure scientific footing. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63438/Food_fact_and_fiction%3a_separating_science_from_mythhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63438/Food_fact_and_fiction%3a_separating_science_from_myth Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, charities and other industry bodies have joined forces to explore and support ways to increase the amount of surplus food made available for delivery to those in need, building on the good work already being undertaken. The new industry working group met last week (24 January) for the first time to discuss the current systems, and assess possible solutions that could increase the UK's food redistribution, in order to start building a plan of action. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63439/New_food_redistribution_working_group_launchedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63439/New_food_redistribution_working_group_launched Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT IFST welcomes the announcement by Michael Gove about the reform of A-level qualifications. The Institute is fully in agreement with removing modularity in A level programmes and in exams being taken at one time point in the year, in the summer. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63430/IFST_welcomes_A-level_reformhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63430/IFST_welcomes_A-level_reform Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christine Tacon has been appointed as the government's first supermarket ombudsman. As Groceries Code Adjudicator, she will responsible for enforcing the Groceries Supply Code of Practice, which regulates interactions between the ten largest supermarkets with an annual turnover of £1bn and their direct suppliers. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63353/Christine_Tacon_appointed_as_Groceries_Code_Adjudicatorhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63353/Christine_Tacon_appointed_as_Groceries_Code_Adjudicator Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63254/Horse_DNA_discovered_in_some_burgershttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63254/Horse_DNA_discovered_in_some_burgers Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) have published a report, highlighting that as much as half of the world's food is wasted. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63201/Global_Food_-_waste_not%2c_want_not_-_IMechE_reporthttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63201/Global_Food_-_waste_not%2c_want_not_-_IMechE_report Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Campden BRI, the UK's leading food and drink research organisation, in conjunction with the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST), the leading qualifying body for food professionals in Europe, has scored a UK industry first with the launch of 'Ecotrophelia Europe' - a prestigious European-wide food innovation competition which promotes innovation, creativity and sustainability to students pursuing a career in the food sector. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62997/IFST_and_Campden_BRI_launch_prestigious_student_food_innovation_awardshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62997/IFST_and_Campden_BRI_launch_prestigious_student_food_innovation_awards Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Does the reporting of GM food topics, nanotechnology and irradiation make you fume with irritation? Do you wish the debate about food science and technology was based on science rather than pseudo-science and prejudice? Then, make a date to attend our free live webinar. This webinar - produced by Food Manufacture in association with IFST - aims to move the debate about food science and technology onto a more secure scientific footing. It seeks to identify problems and opportunities in the perception and reporting of controversial topics. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63078/Free_webinar_-_Food_fact_and_fiction%3a_separating_science_from_mythhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63078/Free_webinar_-_Food_fact_and_fiction%3a_separating_science_from_myth Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steviol glycosides (E960) have recently been added to the European Union (EU) list of permitted sweeteners. This means that, for the first time, there is available a non-caloric high potency sweetener derived from nature. This Information Statement provides a scientific background on stevia, as well as detailed information on its safety, current regulation, and its commercial use as a sweetener. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63031/New_IFST_information_statement_-_Steviahttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63031/New_IFST_information_statement_-_Stevia Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT We are pleased to announce Marks and Spencer are our prime sponsor for our 2013 Spring conference. The IFST, joint with IFR, are holding 'Securing the future supply of food: challenges and opportunities', will take place on 17-18 April 2013 at the Institute of Food Research (IFR) in Norwich. The will highlight some of the key agricultural challenges facing the food chain and explore the most up-to-date food science and technology thinking to determine solutions. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63032/M%26S_to_sponsor_IFST_Spring_conference_2013http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/63032/M%26S_to_sponsor_IFST_Spring_conference_2013 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A major new scientific collaboration between East Malling Research (EMR) and the University of Greenwich (UoG) was launched today by HRH The Duke of Kent KG on a visit to EMR. Ensuring food security and minimising waste throughout the supply chain will be a critical issue for fresh produce supply over the next decade. The Produce Quality Centre (PQC), which receives funding from the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), combines the technical expertise of both organisations to achieve these objectives with EMR focused on temperate crops and the University's Natural Resources Institute (NRI) on tropical crops, and utilises the world-class research storage facilities at EMR. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62976/A_Royal_launch_for_major_new_scientific_collaboration_for_fresh_produce_securityhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62976/A_Royal_launch_for_major_new_scientific_collaboration_for_fresh_produce_security Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFOST) has released a new Scientific Information Bulletin (SIB) on 'Ensuring Scientific Integrity: Guidelines for Managing Conflicts'. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62845/Ensuring_Scientific_Integrity_-_new_IUFoST_information_bulletinhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62845/Ensuring_Scientific_Integrity_-_new_IUFoST_information_bulletin Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62761/Food_Science_%26_Technology_December_2012_issue_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62761/Food_Science_%26_Technology_December_2012_issue_just_published! Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The dragons are released! The judges for the UK heat of Ecotrophelia: European Food Innovation Student Awards have been announced. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62739/Judges_announced_for_UK_heat_of_European_Food_Innovation_Student_Awardshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62739/Judges_announced_for_UK_heat_of_European_Food_Innovation_Student_Awards Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The podcast and presentation of the 2012 IFST lecture given by Dr Susan Jebb OBE are now available online. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62688/2012_IFST_Lecturehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62688/2012_IFST_Lecture Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) presented the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award to IFST Fellow David Lineback and the Young Scientist Award to Yapeng Fang. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62661/Winners_of_the_IUFoST_2012_Excellence_Awardshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62661/Winners_of_the_IUFoST_2012_Excellence_Awards Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The ECOTROPHELIA Europe, the European competition for the creation of innovative food products, was held at the International SIAL Food Fair in Paris. Student teams from 15 countries competed for a prize fund worth over 14,000 euros. Student presented their creations “dragon's den style” to an international panel of judges chaired by Michael Knowles, President of "Food for Life" FoodDrinkEurope. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62430/Netherlands%2c_Germany%2c_France_winners_of_Ecotrophelia_Europe_2012http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62430/Netherlands%2c_Germany%2c_France_winners_of_Ecotrophelia_Europe_2012 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT IFST has just registered our first dozen Registered Scientists. Registered Scientist (RSci) is a new award to recognise those working in scientific and higher technical roles. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62393/IFST_welcomes_first_12_Registered_Scientistshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62393/IFST_welcomes_first_12_Registered_Scientists Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62408/November_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62408/November_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published! Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT All supermarkets in the UK are to use 'traffic-light labelling' to provide nutrition information. This decision, to be announced by the Government on Wednesday, comes after a three-month consultation with retailers, manufacturers and other interested parties to decide on a unified and simple approach to food labelling. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62380/All_supermarkets_to_adopt_%27traffic-light%27_labellinghttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62380/All_supermarkets_to_adopt_%27traffic-light%27_labelling Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62360/EFSA_publishes_latest_report_on_acrylamide_levels_in_foodhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62360/EFSA_publishes_latest_report_on_acrylamide_levels_in_food Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Biosciences Knowledge Transfer Network have announed an event for Young Researchers to present their research to key industry figures. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62208/Biosciences_KTN_announce_Young_Researchers%27_Food_Sector_eventhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62208/Biosciences_KTN_announce_Young_Researchers%27_Food_Sector_event Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62019/EFSA_publishes_initial_review_on_GM_maize_and_herbicide_studyhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62019/EFSA_publishes_initial_review_on_GM_maize_and_herbicide_study Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT When the presence of acrylamide in food was first discovered in 2002, virtually nothing was known of the mechanism of its formation in food, the nature and extent of uptake from food (and other sources) by humans, and the relationship between acrylamide in food and risks to human health. Acrylamide has, unsuspected until 2002, been part of human diets ever since foods were first prepared by cooking, thousands of years ago. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62022/Acrylamide_in_Foods_-_new_IFST_Information_Statementhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/62022/Acrylamide_in_Foods_-_new_IFST_Information_Statement Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Red Tractor Scheme has confirmed continued acceptance and recognition of SALSA approval as an alternative to the BRC Global food standard for small and micro businesses. The announcement will allow small and micro producers to be able to gain Red Tractor certification to use the logo on their products where it is appropriate. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61996/Olympics_bring_lasting_legacy_for_small_and_micro_producershttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61996/Olympics_bring_lasting_legacy_for_small_and_micro_producers Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Technology Strategy Board has launched a new national innovation voucher scheme to encourage smaller businesses to work with external experts, gaining new knowledge to help their business innovate, develop and grow. The Innovation Vouchers scheme is now open to ideas relevant to the areas of agri-food, built environment and space sectors http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61976/Technology_Strategy_Board_-_new_Innovation_Vouchers_for_agri-food_SME%27shttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61976/Technology_Strategy_Board_-_new_Innovation_Vouchers_for_agri-food_SME%27s Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Published in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the new study identifies potential ways of reducing levels of acrylamide, which the National Toxicology Program and the International Agency for Research on Cancer regard as a "probable human carcinogen." This research aims to better understand the chemistry involved, and to use computer models to determine how to minimize acrylamide levels in practice. The special feature of this approach is that, for the first time, it has been possible to link changes in natural potato components (glucose, fructose, amino acids, moisture) occurring during preparation and cooking with the extent of acrylamide formation. Such a rigorous approach has only been possible through collaboration between the food industry and food chemists from different disciplines. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61963/Reducing_Acrylamide_Levels_in_French_Frieshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61963/Reducing_Acrylamide_Levels_in_French_Fries Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Greenius, or Green Genius, is a new national competition launched by the Deputy Prime Minster aimed at driving forward the UK's green growth. Organisations are invited to compete for a share of £3 million for the development of innovative, near-market technologies leading to commercialisation. The contest is seeking innovative solutions to questions of food, water and energy sustainability. UK businesses, engineers and scientists have a global reputation for technological innovation. Do you have an idea which could help address some of the toughest challenges facing the UK? http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61948/Are_you_a_Green_Genius%3f_-_innovative_solutions_for_food%2c_water_and_energy_sustainability_sought_in_competitionhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61948/Are_you_a_Green_Genius%3f_-_innovative_solutions_for_food%2c_water_and_energy_sustainability_sought_in_competition Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) are asking for input towards a project to identifiy forward-looking research goals. They are looking for additional input outside of the United States and ask for your input to their survey. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61922/Survey_-_IFT_%27call_to_action%27_on_research_funding_prioritieshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61922/Survey_-_IFT_%27call_to_action%27_on_research_funding_priorities Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Come into the dragons' den! Ecotrophelia is an EU-wide dragons' den style competition rewarding student teams who have developed the best eco-innovative food products. The UK national heat will be held on 5th June 2013 at Campden BRI, when teams of students from UK universities will pitch for a share of a prize fund worth over £3500, from our "dragons", a panel of top food industry managers. The winner will be announced at Campden Day on 6th June and the winning team will go forward to the European competition. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61876/Ecotrophelia%3a__European_Food_Innovation_Student_Awardshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61876/Ecotrophelia%3a__European_Food_Innovation_Student_Awards Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Researchers at the Institute of Food Research have tested a new technique to ensure fresh produce is free of bacterial contamination. Ensuring fruit and vegetables are free from contamination by food poisoning bacteria is crucial, as they are often eaten raw, without cooking or processing that kills off bacteria. Dr Arthur Thompson (IFR) has been investigating how well cold atmospheric plasmas (CAP), inactivate Salmonella under different conditions and on different fresh produce foods. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61890/Salmonella-free_fresh_produce_-_researchers_assess_new_techniquehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61890/Salmonella-free_fresh_produce_-_researchers_assess_new_technique Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Experts from IFST's Scientific committee have put together a response to the controversial GM study released yesterday. The study, Long term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize was published in Food and Chemically Toxicology yesterday. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61881/GM_maize_study_-_IFST_responsehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61881/GM_maize_study_-_IFST_response Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 'Food Science and Technology' website is now live. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61798/%27Food_Science_and_Technology%27_website_now_livehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61798/%27Food_Science_and_Technology%27_website_now_live Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT IFST has responded to a recent Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) consultation, which considered reform of A-levels in England. IFST was invited to respond as part of a drive to give those in higher education and Learned Societies more involvement in the content and design of A-levels. The consultation also addressed concerns with A-level assessment. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61782/IFST_responds_on_A-level_reform_proposalshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61782/IFST_responds_on_A-level_reform_proposals Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61731/Food_Science_%26_Technology_Sept_2012_issue_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61731/Food_Science_%26_Technology_Sept_2012_issue_just_published! Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) announced today that it is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Lifetime Achievement and Young Scientist Excellence Awards. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61707/IUFOST_Lifetime_achievement_and_Young_Scientist_2012_-_applications_openhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61707/IUFOST_Lifetime_achievement_and_Young_Scientist_2012_-_applications_open Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61668/Further_studies_on_toxoplasma_needed_-_FSAhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61668/Further_studies_on_toxoplasma_needed_-_FSA Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT "World hunger, food security and food safety issues cannot be solved without food scientists and technologists. Governmental and international bodies working to improve conditions nationally and globally need the help of food scientists to reduce waste, improve nutrition and secure enough food for all. To ignore the importance of this scientific discipline is to reduce the effectiveness of current and prospective programmes for food, health and wellness, food safety and food security." http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61637/%22Food_Science_and_Technology_expertise_vital_in_the_fight_against_hunger%22http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61637/%22Food_Science_and_Technology_expertise_vital_in_the_fight_against_hunger%22 Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61517/September_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61517/September_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published! Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Aston University Bioenergy Research Group (BERG) has been awarded £424,000 of funding as part of the new SUPERGEN Bioenergy hub. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61536/Aston_University_Bioenergy_Research_Group_awarding_%c2%a3424%2c000_in_fundinghttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61536/Aston_University_Bioenergy_Research_Group_awarding_%c2%a3424%2c000_in_funding Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Food Standards Agency say advances in molecular biology could revolutionise the way in which foodborne disease outbreaks are investigated,enabling faster and more accurate identification of the organisms responsible. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61424/Harnessing_Technology_to_pinpoint_foodborne_diseasehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61424/Harnessing_Technology_to_pinpoint_foodborne_disease Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61388/FSA_bulletin_-_Key_developments_in_the_area_of_chemical_safetyhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61388/FSA_bulletin_-_Key_developments_in_the_area_of_chemical_safety Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61194/EU_Controls_ensure_our_food_is_safe_-_EU_Commissionhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61194/EU_Controls_ensure_our_food_is_safe_-_EU_Commission Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61130/August_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61130/August_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published! Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The IChemE awards recognise and reward chemical engineering innovation and excellence. Now in their 19th year, the IChemE awards celebrate both individual and team achievement. The IChemE awards are recognised and highly regarded throughout the international chemical, process and biochemical engineering community. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61078/IChemE_awards_for_engineering_innovation_and_excellence_-_deadline_extendedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61078/IChemE_awards_for_engineering_innovation_and_excellence_-_deadline_extended Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT A team of British plant scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich has won a $10m (£6.4m) grant from the Gates Foundation to develop GM cereal crops. It is one of the largest single investments into GM in the UK and will be used to cultivate corn, wheat and rice that need little or no fertiliser. It comes at a time when bio-tech researchers are trying to allay public fears over genetic modification. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61072/British_GM_crop_scientists_win_%2410m_grant_from_Gateshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/61072/British_GM_crop_scientists_win_%2410m_grant_from_Gates Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60997/IFST_releases_information_statement_on_polycyclic_aromatic_hydrocarbons_(PAHs)http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60997/IFST_releases_information_statement_on_polycyclic_aromatic_hydrocarbons_(PAHs) Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60960/Defra_launches_Green_Food_Projecthttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60960/Defra_launches_Green_Food_Project Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60920/EFSA_-_no_safety_concerns_over_food_from_cloned_animalshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60920/EFSA_-_no_safety_concerns_over_food_from_cloned_animals Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60873/July_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60873/July_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published! Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60852/FSA_welcomes_EFSA%27s_scientific_opinion_on_meat_inspectionshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60852/FSA_welcomes_EFSA%27s_scientific_opinion_on_meat_inspections Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60663/Professional_Recognition_to_enhance_appeal_of_food_sectorhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60663/Professional_Recognition_to_enhance_appeal_of_food_sector Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60561/Increase_in_cryptosporidiosis_caseshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60561/Increase_in_cryptosporidiosis_cases Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60565/Food_Science_%26_Technology_June_2012_issue_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60565/Food_Science_%26_Technology_June_2012_issue_just_published! Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Food Standards Agency (FSA) wishes to appoint an expert member with a proven academic or professional track record of expertise in science relevant to the work of the FSA to join our independent General Advisory Committee on Science (GACS). http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60552/FSA_seek_experts_for_General_Advisory_Committeehttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60552/FSA_seek_experts_for_General_Advisory_Committee Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT A protestor caused 'significant damage' to a GM wheat trial at Rothhamstead Research, after breaking into the centre's test site on Sunday. Scientists had been petitioning against protestors who had threatened the sites destruction on 27 May. The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) clearly supports scientific research in general. It has also previously stated that food scientists and technologists can play an important role in the responsible introduction of GM techniques provided that issues of product safety, environmental concerns, information and ethics are satisfactorily addressed. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60368/The_research_must_go_on_-_IFST_supports_Rothamstead_scientistshttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60368/The_research_must_go_on_-_IFST_supports_Rothamstead_scientists Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 10th annual symposium organised by IFST, Scottish Food and Drink Federation and the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland took place last week. http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60367/A_look_at_key_regulatory_issues_in_Scotlandhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60367/A_look_at_key_regulatory_issues_in_Scotland Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60332/Food_Science_%26_Nutrition_Open_Access_Journal_Launchedhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60332/Food_Science_%26_Nutrition_Open_Access_Journal_Launched Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60344/IFST_Young_Scientist_Competition_2012http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60344/IFST_Young_Scientist_Competition_2012 Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60296/Will_a_20%25_%22fat_tax%22_improve_population_health%3fhttp://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60296/Will_a_20%25_%22fat_tax%22_improve_population_health%3f Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60164/June_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published!http://www.ifst.org/about_ifst/hotspot/60164/June_2012_Issue_of_International_Journal_of_Food_Science_and_Technology_just_published! Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT