Skills in Food Technology


Book Description

This pupil book is designed for Key Stage 3 of Design and Technology. It aims to present the material required by the curriculum in a motivating way providing a clear coverage of the knowledge, understanding and skills and laying the groundwork for GCSE level. A teacher's pack is available.




Introductory Microbiology Lab Skills and Techniques in Food Science


Book Description

Introductory Microbiology Lab Skills and Techniques in Food Science covers topics on isolation, identification, numeration and observation of microorganisms, biochemistry tests, case studies, clinical lab tasks, and basic applied microbiology. The book is written technically with figures and photos showing details of every lab procedure. This is a resource that is skills-based focusing on lab technique training. It is introductory in nature, but encourages critical thinking based on real case studies of what happens in labs every day and includes self-evaluation learning questions after each lab section. This is an excellent guide for anyone who needs to understand how to apply microbiology to the lab in a practical setting. - Presents step-by-step lab procedures with photos in lab setting. - Includes case studies of microorganism causing infectious disease. - Provides clinical microbial lab tasks to mimic real-life situations applicable to industry.




GCSE Food Technology for OCR


Book Description

This book contains questions and activities to develop pupil's skills, as well as summarized key points and a section on coursework.




Food Technology


Book Description

Intended for students of Food Technology, this book focuses on the knowledge and skills required for project work. It gives guidance on and opportunities to practise researching, preparing, carrying out, and presenting food projects. Foundation and Higher level questions are given at the end of each topic to test knowledge and understanding.




Food Processing Technology


Book Description

To assist school administrators and teachers to plan new programs.




Food Science and Technology


Book Description

This brand new comprehensive text and reference book is designed to cover all the essential elements of food science and technology, including all core aspects of major food science and technology degree programs being taught worldwide. Food Science and Technology, supported by the International Union of Food Science and Technology comprises 21 chapters, carefully written in a user-friendly style by 30 eminent industry experts, teachers and researchers from across the world. All authors are recognised experts in their respective fields, and together represent some of the world’s leading universities and international food science and technology organisations. Expertly drawn together, produced and edited, Food Science and Technology provides the following: Coverage of all the elements of food science and technology degree programs internationally Essential information for all professionals in the food industry worldwide Chapters written by authoritative, internationally respected contributing authors A must-have reference book for libraries in every university, food science and technology research institute, and food company globally Additional resources published on the book's web site: www.wiley.com/go/campbellplatt About IUFoST The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) is a country-membership organisation representing some 65 member countries, and around 200,000 food scientists and technologists worldwide. IUFoST is the global voice of food science and technology, dedicated to promoting the sharing of knowledge and good practice in food science and technology internationally. IUFoST organises World Congresses of Food Science and Technology, and has established the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) to which eminent food scientists can be elected by peer review. For further information about IUFoST and its activities, visit: www.iufost.org




Food Education and Food Technology in School Curricula


Book Description

This book draws together the perceptions and experiences from a range of international professionals with specific reference to food education. It presents a variety of teaching, learning and curriculum design approaches relating to food across primary, secondary and vocational school education, undergraduate initial teacher education programs, and in-service professional development support contexts. Contributions from authors of a variety of background and countries offer insight into some of the diverse issues in food education internationally, lessons to be learned from successes and failures, including action points for the future. The book will be both scholarly and useful to teachers in primary and secondary schools.




Innovation Strategies in the Food Industry


Book Description

Innovation Strategies for the Food Industry: Tools for Implementation, Second Edition explores how process technologies and innovations are implemented in the food industry, by i.e., detecting problems and providing answers to questions of modern applications. As in all science sectors, Internet and big data have brought a renaissance of changes in the way academics and researchers communicate and collaborate, and in the way that the food industry develops. The new edition covers emerging skills of food technologists and the integration of food science and technology knowledge into the food chain. This handbook is ideal for all relevant actors in the food sector (professors, researchers, students and professionals) as well as for anyone dealing with food science and technology, new products development and food industry. - Includes the latest trend on training requirements for the agro-food industry - Highlights new technical skills and profiles of modern food scientists and technologists for professional development - Presents new case studies to support research activities in the food sector, including product and process innovation - Covers topics on collaboration, entrepreneurship, Big Data and the Internet of Things




Nutrition and Food Science: Present Knowledge and Utilization


Book Description

The XI INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF NUTRITION - XI ICN - pro moted by the INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES - IUNS -, and organized by the BRAZILIAN NUTRITION SOCIETY - BNS - was held in the Convention Center of the Hotel Nacional, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 27th to September 1st, 1978. Taking place for the first time in the southern hemisphere, the XI ICN received the collaboration and participation of various international agencies, includin~ the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization (PARO) , the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Food and Agriculture Organi zation (FAO) , the International Fund for Agricultural Development (!FAD), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the World Food Program (WFP) and the World Food Council (WFC). The meeting had a multi-disciplinary character, with the par ticipation of professionals and students from the different sec tors related to the field of food and nutrition, and aroused con siderable interest, which was demonstrated by the presence of 5,026 participants from 92 countries,and the presentation of more than 1,200 scientific papers.




Skill Requirements, Vocational Training and Retraining in the Food and Drink Industries


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Describes the demand for skills and the training and retraining requirements which have resulted from the changes occurring in the food and drink industries. Looks at the skills which are common to all enterprises in the branch and, in particular, basic hygiene, toxicology microbiology preservation techniques, food chemistry, sensory evaluation and the anthropology of food. Describes the skills specific to particular techniques as regards new products (deep-frozen fish fillets, surimi), preservation by irradiation and computer-integrated automation. Examines the emergence and impact of biotechnology on the industry and makes a preliminary assessment of skill requirements. Reviews the different types of training and retraining and gives examples of the new paths opening up for all occupations in the food and drink industries.