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NZIFST ProfessionalDevelopment SeminarsNZIFSTRegistrations close 22 February forboth seminars, register now, contactrosemary@nzifst.org.nzNutrition - An Update andReview of Hot TopicsAn interactive one-day seminar.Palmerston North: March 2nd, 9.00am - 5.00pmPlease register now (Closes 22 February)Contact rosemary@nzifst.org.nzSeminar outline:• Update on nutrition concepts, recommendationsand public health concerns• Nutrition claims – Hype versus real benefit• Global and NZ nutrition and food supply• Functional foodsHot topics,• Iodine• Vitamin D• Fibre• Maximising nutrient absorptionIntended audience:Food scientists and technologists with basic nutritionbackground and/or who would like to update theirnutrition knowledge.This seminar will be facilitated by Massey Universityand led by Janet Weber.NZIFST Members: $530 + GSTNon-Members: $580 + GSTIncludes refreshments, course materials, and a networkingsocial from 5.00pm.Registrations close 22 February for both seminars,register now. Contact rosemary@nzifst.org.nzWorkshop on Plastics Packagingand Shelf LifeAuckland: March 9th & 10th, Waipuna ConferenceCentre, AucklandChristchurch: March 16th & 17th (if sufficient demand),Venue tbcWorkshop outline:Few of those working in the food and packaging industrieshave had formal education in food packaging. Decisions aboutwhich polymer to chose or what the effect on shelf life will beif a change is made in package dimensions or polymer typeare often based on trial and error or intuition. This course isan attempt to fill that gap with respect to plastics packagingby discussing the basic principles behind polymer selection,deteriorative reactions in foods, and shelf life. The properties ofthe newer biobased polymers such as PLA and PHA will alsobe discussed.The workshop will provide attendees the opportunity to constructconnections between food chemistry, packaging designand polymer science to expand their knowledge base and competence.Participants will identify key packaging decision-makingprocesses and will validate their new knowledge to reframepackage challenges and make winning food packaging decisions.There will also be an opportunity to discuss your ownreal life examples.Intended audience:• Product Developers• Packaging Technologists• R&D Staff• Food Scientists and Technologists• Technical Sales Representatives• ResearchersInstructorDr. Gordon L. Robertson. Gordon was Foundation Professor ofPackaging Technology at Massey University where he taughtfood packaging courses for 21 years. He then spent 11 yearswith Tetra Pak in Asia. Now he is an adjunct Professor at the Universityof Queensland and a consultant in food packaging, basedin Brisbane, Australia. Dr Robertson is the author of the definitivetextbook on food packaging, Food Packaging, Principles &Practice, the 2nd edition of which was published last year byCRC Press. Seven chapters from this book form the course notesfor the workshop. Another book, Food Packaging and Shelf-life,a Practical Guide, which he edited, has just been published byCRC. More information on Gordon’s background can be foundon his website: http://www.gordonlrobertson.comNZIFST Members: $850+GSTNon-Members: $930+GSTIncludes: refreshments, lunches, course dinner, and a personalcopy of the book Food Packaging, Principles & Practice 2ndedition 2006 by Gordon Robertson (USD 93.95).February/March 201031