Food Futures Update - March 2005


From the Director As I begin my second year at the helm of the Food Futures Flagship, I am reminded of the breadth and depth of talent of the scientists involved in this exciting initiative. In refining the focus we have revised the Flagship portfolio for 2005, realigning our activities to deliver outcomes to help transform the Australian agrifood sector. In January this year, Invest Australia assisted in organising meetings for the Flagship with a number of major dairy and food companies in France. Read more. Salmon, genetics and statistics - a thriving combination A new project led by CSIRO is exploring the genes of farmed Atlantic salmon with a view to breeding fish resistant to an amoeba that attacks their gills. The three-year project is one of several seeking ways to counter amoebic gill disease (AGD), a significant health problem for Tasmania’s $150 million Atlantic salmon industry. Read more. Bioactives promise more bang for food buck Most consumers are aware of the health benefits of the bioactive omega-3 oils and their introduction into a range of products, including margarine, bread and eggs. Now CSIRO scientists in the Food Futures Flagship are working to develop a range of new bioactives that can be added as ingredients to foods to enhance consumer well being. Read more. Psychology of food choices Personal values and attitudes to new technology impact upon consumers' receptivity to foods developed using 'new technologies'. Food products and associated production techniques can generate extreme levels of disquiet and uncertainty among some consumers. This has been seen in Europe, where food scares have raised general levels of concern about the food supply. Read more. Ovulation Detection in Cattle The Cow Ovulation Detection Project aims to develop ovulation prediction technology for cattle. Part of the Food Futures Breed Engineering research, this project is harnessing the know-how and capabilities within CSIRO Livestock Industries and CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences. Read more.	IN THIS EDITION: UPDATE Home From the Director Salmon, genetics and statistics - a thriving combination Bioactives promise more bang for food luck Psychology of food choices Ovulation Detection in Cattle Meet the Scientist MEET THE SCIENTIST: Joining CSIRO in 2002, Jonathan Hill is the Stream Leader for Beef Breed Engineering within the Food Futures National Research Flagship. Meet Jonathan Hill.
The Food Futures Flagship is a CSIRO initiative and part of the National Research Flagships program that aims to deliver scientific solutions to advance Australia's most important national objectives. One of the largest scientific initiatives ever mounted in Australia, it aligns closely with the Federal Government's National Research Priorities. The initiative brings together our national research resources to deliver breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to light metals and the environment.
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