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EVENTSAustralasian Coursesand ConferencesNZIFST Conference 2012February 8-9, 2012NZ OZ Sensory and Consumer Science Symposiumvronjones@yahoo.com or rebecca.shingleton@fonterra.comMarch 7-9, 2012Food structures, digestion & healthRiddet Institute, Palmerston North, New Zealandwww.riddet.ac.nzMarch 19, 2012Health benefits of polyphenol-rich foods and beverages:latest scienceAdelaide, South Australiawww.ilsi.orgMarch 26-30, 2012Biotech Fruit 2012 - The second International Symposium onBiotechnology of Fruit SpeciesNelson, New Zealandwww.biotechfruit2012.comApril 26-May 3, 2012Tasting AustraliaAdelaide, South Australiawww.tasting-australia.com.auMay 25-27, 2012The Food ShowWellington, New Zealandwww.foodshow.co.nzJune 26-28 2012Let’s Talk, NZIFST ConferenceHamilton, New Zealandwww.nzifst.org.nzJuly 15-18, 201245th Annual AIFST Convention. Reaping the RewardsAdelaide, SA, Australiawww.aifst.com.auSeptember 5-8, 201216th International Congress of DieteticsSydney, NSW, Australiawww.icd2012.comSeptember 25-27, 2012Foodtech Packtech 2012Auckland, New Zealandwww.foodtechpacktech.co.nzHAMILTON, 26-28 June 2012Call for papers:NZIFST invites the submission of papers for oral presentation oras a poster at their 2012 Annual Conference.For more information contact Conrad Perera (academicpapers@nzifst.org.nz) or forward your abstract, (max 200 words) by emailto academicpapers@nzifst.org.nz to arrive no later than 28thFebruary 2012.New Zealand & AustraliaSensory and ConsumerScience SymposiumFebruary 8 – 9, 2012Jacobs Creek Visitor Centre, Barossa ValleySouth AustraliaDay 1 – One-day workshop - The World of FlavourRun by Jeannine Delwiche from PepsiCo Global Long TermResearch (USA). This session will be targeted towards thosesensory professionals who work in commercial and research environments.In this workshop we will examine how factors suchas tactile, thermal, visual, etc. interact to create a flavour experienceand how they can be manipulated in foods to change flavourperception.Day 2, AM – Sensory Research PresentationsIf you are interested in doing a 20 minute talk on some of yoursensory and consumer research, email an abstract of your talk toVeronika Jones: vronjones@yahoo.comDay 2, PM – Workshop - Social MediaWe will start off with a general introduction into Social Media, followedby a presentation on the usage and perspectives of SocialMedia marketing by Ontario wineries. The next presentation illustrateshow Community Research can be applied strategically toincrease consumer focus of an R&D department, illustrated by Unilever.Discussion will follow on practical examples, tips and tricks,and sharing experiences and thoughts of Social Media with others.Abstracts must be received by Friday 18th November, 2011.Registration: For more information or to register contact VeronikaJones at vronjones@yahoo.com or Rebecca Shingleton at rebecca.shingleton@fonterra.com42Food New Zealand