Gabatshoane Madisa, a third year food science student at the University of Johannesburg, took home all three prizes in her category at this year's Student Day.
Read more...Professor Alvaro Viljoen, from the Tshwane University of Technology, discusses the use of indigenous plants in the commercial sector.
‘I come to you as a botanist,’ announced Professor Alvaro Viljoen at the start of his presentation to SAAFoST members, in Johannesburg. His research interest is the phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal and aromatic plants. Read more...
Professor Emeritus Chris Griffith, from the University of Wales, recently visited SA to spread the word on what and how to implement a food culture in the food industry.
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There is no denying that science is getting more popular, and perhaps even sexier. Just take a look at the success of TV show, The Big Bang Theory, or how many times Professor Stephen Hawkings has appeared on The Simpsons. (It’s five, and he’s been mentioned another two times.) But the near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) community are concerned they might be getting left behind.
At NIR 2011, the 15th international conference on NIRS, held in Cape Town in May this year, the community gathered to discuss ways to popularise their field. On face value, it appears that NIR is playing second fiddle to related technologies such as microwaves and x-rays, both household names thanks to applications that people encounter in their daily lives. Read more...
The Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (AMA) recently appointed a new executive director. Food Review’s sister magazine, P&C Review, went to interview him and find out about his plans for the association.
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