Food Technology Association of Australia
Membership of FTAA offers the following:
Networking Opportunities
Through a series of business breakfasts, workshops, Victorian and NSW Sports days, AGMS, and Christmas functions, FTAA provides ample opportunity for members to network. With the number of events offered, this aligns with everyone's busy schedules and allows members to choose the most appropriate event.
Technical Workshops
FTAA aims to have two Technical workshops per year. This Year the topics under consideration are Packaging Hot Topics and Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing.
Links with Local Government
Important contacts are continually being developed with Government organisations such as FSANZ, DAFF, Human Services VIC and Safe Food NSW.
Co-operation with like organisations
It is important to forge links with other like organisations to keep members aware of activities that may be of interest to them. The organisations include AIFST, DIAA, AFGC, ILSI and FTAA is always looking to work with other food industry bodies.
FTAA Annual Sports Days VIC and NSW
FTAA runs two prestigious Sports Day Events which are always well supported. The Victorian Food Industry Sports day is held at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club at the end of February and offers Golf, Tennis, Bowls and Croquet. The NSW Sports day is held in August at the NSW Golf Club and offers Golf, Tennis and Surfing (for the really fit).
FTAA Newsletter and Communications
Until the Launch of this website the newsletter has been published three times per year and has been hard copy only. Members now receive a quarterly electronic Newsletter in an easy to read and select format. Similarly FTAA aims to keep members up to date with new and interesting technical articles form a variety of sources. Members also receive their personal copy of What's New in Food Technology.
FTAA Technical Committee
Education
FTAA is the coordinator of the Food Science and Technology Working Group (FSTWG). Following an FTAA 2011 Study on the Demand for FST Graduates this group is working on a programme to improve the skill base of Food Science & Technology Graduates for the Australian Food Industry.
