Seafood, gut health and lasers: 46th annual AIFST Convention

From sessions on seafood science and gut health to a laser fence that shoots down mosquitoes, the 46th annual Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) Convention is full of cutting-edge and compelling topics.

To be held in Brisbane from 14 to 16 July, session highlights include:

• Seafood makes a splash: Microbiologist Graham Fletcher will provide insight into the seafood industry and share exciting innovations from around the world. Fletcher is an expert in seafood safety, packaging, optimisation of chilled fish, ultrahigh-pressure processing of seafood and horticultural products.
• Gut health: The global probiotics products market was estimated at $24.23 billion in 2011, with more than 500 food and beverage products introduced in the last decade. Three international presenters will speak about the wonders of pre and probiotics and the latest advances in digestive health.
• Neuroscience of leadership: Award-winning communications expert Amanda Gore uses the latest research in neuroscience, positive psychology, epigenetics and emotional intelligence to help business leaders achieve results and create flourishing workplaces.

Several hands-on workshops will also run. Topics range from understanding the new Health Claims Standards to shelf-life validations and verification, and tips on how to influence your boss.

More information on the convention is available here.