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Dec. 1 Oct. 25 Jan. 10 Nov. 14, 15 & 16 Sept. 20 Sept. 28 Oct. 19 & 20 Feb. 7 Mar. 14 A talk on "Supermarket Institute of canada"l Annual Golf Tournament. Joint meeting with the Quebec City Section "Colloque Nutrition 1973" at the "Centre Recherches en Nutrition", Laval University. 1 Luncheon meeting at Piazza Tomasso to 1 acquaint those who could not go to Quebec 'I City with a resume of the above meeting. ' Short Course at the Institut de Technologie: Agricole in Ste. Hyadnthe, Que. Christmas gala at Le ChanticIerc in Ste-Adel e and Official Visit of the President. "Processing Losses and their Prevention" from three graduating students from Laval Univer- sity. "Consumers' Complaints"-A panel Discussion. A general meeting with the 1974 Conference Committee. April 11 Annual Meeting. Should any of our members be visiting in Montreal on any of these dates, they will be more than welcome to attend. For details get in touch with K. K. Whitehead at Kraft Foods (735- 1551). The Toronto Section wound up the 72-73 Season in grand style with a meeting in May at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, with sailing in the afternoon and a Dinner Meeting in the evening. The meeting itself was by no means restricted to reports of Com- mittees. Not at all! There was a very interesting and topically informative talk by Dr. A. E. Mastromatteo, Director of the Environmental Health Services Branch of the Ontario Dept. of Health, entitled "Environmental Health and the Plant Manager". There was also a film called "the Legacy" from Molson's. However, the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the presentation to all Past Chairmen of the Section, of a suitable gift, as a token of Section's recognition of the valuable services rendered during their chdrmanships. Ten of the Past Chairmen were present, and Ralph Ross, the Chairman-elect, made the presentations to them: Dick Archibald Percy Gitelman Herm Blackwood Beth Harper Manny Dufault Bill Mason Randy Friesen Peter McCabe Peter Green Ken McPhee (Other Past Chairmen, not able to be present, had their gifts mailed to them) It is interesting to note that the above list contains three Past Presidents and that every name on the list conjures up visions of the vast amount of work this particular group has contributed at the National level. Congratulations go to Bob SincIair on his promotion to Vice- President-Operations with Sta,nge Canada Ltd. Two interesting items from the Ottawa Section came in early in the Summer. One of our most illustrious members, Dr. Ross Chapman, has had another distinction conferred upon him. He has been made a member of the International Narcotics Control Board, by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. He is the first Canadian to be elected to this Board since its inception in 1961. The other item concerns Dr. Paul Sims, who has left the Directorship of the Food Research Institute to become the Research Co-ordinator (Field and Oilseed Crops) of the Research Branch, Agriculture Canada. Our congratulations to both members. I wonder how many of our readers missed this column on "News from the Sections" in the last issue of the Journal. What little news that did arrive for that issue, came too late to be included. Our Editor (may his shadow grow longer) decided to get the Journal on time and sent the MSS. to the printer before the beginning of July, when copy for this Section was delivered in Guelph. I am much in the same boat again, and in waiting for late arrival of news from the Sections, I am in danger of missing the tide. This column was discussed at the Vancouver Conference by the Directors and Section Chairmen. Section Chairmen have been asked to appoint news-gatherers and the Sections have been asked to get advance notice of their Section Meetings into the Journal. But the response has been very disappointing. Do the members want this columll? Is there any value in it? How could it be made more effective? We know that the "powers that be" want it, but what about the members? It would be good to find some members bold enough to write about it. Let us know what you think. Now for what little news we do have for the October issue. The Conference was well written up in the July issue by Prof. Frank Wood. However, it is interesting to note that our Conference made the Headlines, and this in the middle of our wide-spread country: in Winnipeg, 1,500 miles from Vancouver the site of our 1973 Conference. News from the Sections "THE GOOD LIFE IS KILLING YOUNG PEOPLE: EXPERT" "CHEMIST BACKS ARTIFICIAL FOODS" The first Headline was in red and in about 36 point type right on top of the front page of the Winnipeg Tribune for June 7, 1973, and the second was in a very prominent part of the same paper a few days earlier. Those fortunate membels who were present, will know from whence thcy came. For the benefit of the others, they were the results of Press Conferences with Dr. Zachari Sabry, Nutrition Research Consultants Ltd., and Miss Beth Harper, Director of Research and Product Control, Firmenich of Canada Ltd., both of Toronto. These two members gave ex- cellent papers at our Conference and thereby caught the imagina- tion of the reporters present. Both were given extensive treatment: seven 2" columns of type for the former and two 3 1 /2" columns for the latter. It is unfortunate, but all too true, that our news media only become energized by matters sensational and I am not sure that they are not giving the people just what they want. We have a long hard row to hoe, if we wish to develop an awareness among our Canadian people of the importance of Food Science and Technology in the production of an acceptable and nourishing food supply. News from the Sections is very sparce. Only two Sections responded to the call for news for the July issue: Toronto and Manitoba. There are not many more for this issue. All the Sections have been asked to appoint a news-gatherer for their Sections. So far, I have heard of two appointments: K. K. Whitehead of Kraft Foods in Montreal, and Dr. E. S. Humbert of the Dept. of Dairy and Food Science, U. of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon. There were two items of news submitted from La Belle Province. Let us hope that they were also submitted to Armand BeJanger, so that they will also appear dans la langue fran9aise. Our congratulations go to Dr. Jean R. Moreau, of the Quebec City Section, who was recently elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (London) and who received an Achievement Award of United Inventors and Scientists of America. The other item concerns the Montreal Section, which along with the Manitoba Section really got this Institute into being. They are looking forward to a good season. They brought in 49 new members last year and have already enrolled more than a SCQre so far this year. No one can doubt their activity, especially when it is learned that their executive met monthly during the Summer. Thus, they have already got a full programme lined up for the 73-74 season: A81 J. Inst, Can. SeL Teehnol. Aliment. Vol. 6, No 4, 1973

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Page 1: News from the Sections

Dec. 1

Oct. 25

Jan. 10

Nov. 14, 15 & 16

Sept. 20

Sept. 28

Oct. 19 & 20

Feb. 7

Mar. 14

A talk on "Supermarket Institute of canada"l

Annual Golf Tournament.

Joint meeting with the Quebec City Section"Colloque Nutrition 1973" at the "Centre d~Recherches en Nutrition", Laval University. 1Luncheon meeting at Piazza Tomasso to 1acquaint those who could not go to Quebec 'ICity with a resume of the above meeting. '

Short Course at the Institut de Technologie:Agricole in Ste. Hyadnthe, Que.

Christmas gala at Le ChanticIerc in Ste-Adeleand Official Visit of the President.

"Processing Losses and their Prevention" fromthree graduating students from Laval Univer-sity.

"Consumers' Complaints"-A panel Discussion.

A general meeting with the 1974 ConferenceCommittee.

April 11 Annual Meeting.

Should any of our members be visiting in Montreal on anyof these dates, they will be more than welcome to attend. Fordetails get in touch with K. K. Whitehead at Kraft Foods (735­1551).

The Toronto Section wound up the 72-73 Season in grandstyle with a meeting in May at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club,with sailing in the afternoon and a Dinner Meeting in the evening.The meeting itself was by no means restricted to reports of Com­mittees. Not at all! There was a very interesting and topicallyinformative talk by Dr. A. E. Mastromatteo, Director of theEnvironmental Health Services Branch of the Ontario Dept. ofHealth, entitled "Environmental Health and the Plant Manager".There was also a film called "the Legacy" from Molson's.

However, the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly thepresentation to all Past Chairmen of the Section, of a suitablegift, as a token of Section's recognition of the valuable servicesrendered during their chdrmanships. Ten of the Past Chairmenwere present, and Ralph Ross, the Chairman-elect, made thepresentations to them:

Dick Archibald Percy GitelmanHerm Blackwood Beth HarperManny Dufault Bill MasonRandy Friesen Peter McCabePeter Green Ken McPhee

(Other Past Chairmen, not able to be present, had their giftsmailed to them)

It is interesting to note that the above list contains threePast Presidents and that every name on the list conjures up visionsof the vast amount of work this particular group has contributedat the National level.

Congratulations go to Bob SincIair on his promotion to Vice­President-Operations with Sta,nge Canada Ltd.

Two interesting items from the Ottawa Section came in earlyin the Summer. One of our most illustrious members, Dr. RossChapman, has had another distinction conferred upon him. Hehas been made a member of the International Narcotics ControlBoard, by the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Heis the first Canadian to be elected to this Board since its inceptionin 1961. The other item concerns Dr. Paul Sims, who has leftthe Directorship of the Food Research Institute to become theResearch Co-ordinator (Field and Oilseed Crops) of the ResearchBranch, Agriculture Canada. Our congratulations to both th~se

members.

I wonder how many of our readers missed this column on"News from the Sections" in the last issue of the Journal. Whatlittle news that did arrive for that issue, came too late to beincluded. Our Editor (may his shadow grow longer) decided toget the Journal on time and sent the MSS. to the printer beforethe beginning of July, when copy for this Section was deliveredin Guelph.

I am much in the same boat again, and in waiting for latearrival of news from the Sections, I am in danger of missing thetide. This column was discussed at the Vancouver Conference bythe Directors and Section Chairmen. Section Chairmen have beenasked to appoint news-gatherers and the Sections have beenasked to get advance notice of their Section Meetings into theJournal. But the response has been very disappointing. Do themembers want this columll? Is there any value in it? How couldit be made more effective? We know that the "powers that be"want it, but what about the members? It would be good to findsome members bold enough to write about it. Let us know whatyou think.

Now for what little news we do have for the October issue.

The Conference was well written up in the July issue byProf. Frank Wood. However, it is interesting to note that ourConference made the Headlines, and this in the middle of ourwide-spread country: in Winnipeg, 1,500 miles from Vancouverthe site of our 1973 Conference.

News from the Sections

"THE GOOD LIFE IS KILLING YOUNG PEOPLE: EXPERT""CHEMIST BACKS ARTIFICIAL FOODS"

The first Headline was in red and in about 36 point typeright on top of the front page of the Winnipeg Tribune for June7, 1973, and the second was in a very prominent part of thesame paper a few days earlier. Those fortunate membels whowere present, will know from whence thcy came. For the benefitof the others, they were the results of Press Conferences with Dr.Zachari Sabry, Nutrition Research Consultants Ltd., and MissBeth Harper, Director of Research and Product Control, Firmenichof Canada Ltd., both of Toronto. These two members gave ex­cellent papers at our Conference and thereby caught the imagina­tion of the reporters present. Both were given extensivetreatment: seven 2" columns of type for the former and two 31/2"columns for the latter. It is unfortunate, but all too true, that ournews media only become energized by matters sensational and Iam not sure that they are not giving the people just what theywant. We have a long hard row to hoe, if we wish to developan awareness among our Canadian people of the importance ofFood Science and Technology in the production of an acceptableand nourishing food supply.

News from the Sections is very sparce. Only two Sectionsresponded to the call for news for the July issue: Toronto andManitoba. There are not many more for this issue. All the Sectionshave been asked to appoint a news-gatherer for their Sections.So far, I have heard of two appointments: K. K. Whitehead ofKraft Foods in Montreal, and Dr. E. S. Humbert of the Dept. ofDairy and Food Science, U. of Saskatchewan, in Saskatoon.

There were two items of news submitted from La BelleProvince. Let us hope that they were also submitted to ArmandBeJanger, so that they will also appear dans la langue fran9aise.Our congratulations go to Dr. Jean R. Moreau, of the QuebecCity Section, who was recently elected Fellow of the Royal Societyof Arts (London) and who received an Achievement Award ofth~ United Inventors and Scientists of America.

The other item concerns the Montreal Section, which alongwith the Manitoba Section really got this Institute into being.They are looking forward to a good season. They brought in 49new members last year and have already enrolled more than aSCQre so far this year. No one can doubt their activity, especiallywhen it is learned that their executive met monthly during theSummer. Thus, they have already got a full programme lined upfor the 73-74 season:

A81 J. Inst, Can. SeL Teehnol. Aliment. Vol. 6, No 4, 1973

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Dec. 4

Feb. 19

Jan. 23

Oct. 18

Activites de la Section de Monb'ealJendi, 20 septembre

Conference par un representant de "Supermarket Institute ofCanada" sur l'etiquetage des paquets au consommateur(date, contenu nutritif, normalisation des formats, systemede caisse it code magnetique).

Vendredi, 28 septembreGolf conjointement avec la section de Quebec.

les 19-20 octobreInvitation de la section de Quebec au contre de recherche ennutrition de I'Universite Lava!. Rapport sur le statut de lanutrition au Canada. Colloque Nutrition 73.

Jendi 25 octobreResume de Nutrition 73.

les 14, 15 et 16 novembreCours abrege sur la technologie alimentaire it l'Institut deTechnologie agricole de St. Hyacinthe.

1 decembreVisite officielle du President de l'ICSTA. Gala de Noel.

10 janvier 1974Presentation de trois etudiants de I'Universite Laval sur"Les pertes lors de la transformation et leur prevention".

7 fevrier 1974"Plaintes de Consommateurs", une etude retrospective.

14 mars 1974Reunion generale.

11 avril 1974Reunion annuelle.

The Protein Advisory Group of the United Nations System(PAG) has released the most recent issue of its regular publica­tion, "PAG Bulletin". The purpose of this bulletin is to giveinformation on the world protein problem to interested individuals,institutions and organizations and to promote the exchange ofinformation in this field. Articles of interest to food scientists inthis issue include guidelines for the preparation of defatted ediVesesame flour and milk substitutes, a report on commercial pro­duction of leaf protein and an article describing the variousvarieties of single-cell protein, The bulletin is sent without chargeto those with an active interest in proteins. Various statements,guidelines and reports are also available. Requests should beaddressed to the Director of Secretariat, Protein Advisory Groupof the United Nations System, United Nations, New York, 10017,U.S.A.

PAGNews

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Let us hope that we have more news from more Sectionsfor the next issue. I ask news gatherers not to wait until the dead­line date, send in news as you get it.

Combined Edmonton - Southern AlbertaSections Meeting,Calgary, November 15, 1973

The Edmonton Section is planning to travel to Calgary fora joint meeting with th~ Southern Alberta Section, in an effortto get the Southern Alberta Section re-organized.

If you are a C.I.F.S.T. member in Southern Alberta plan toattend this meeting, tentatively arranged for 6 p.m. at the High­lander Hotel, Calgary. C.I.F.S.T. President John Clark will talkon the Sugar Industry in Canada.

For further information call or write Mike S~i1es at Edmonton432-5239 (office), 435-4979 (home). School of HouseholdEconomics, University of Alberta, Edmonton T6G 2E2.

NoV. 15

The Guelph Section have also done their homework well.Their programme for 73-74 is fully lined up and looks good.

S Pt 20 Tour of E. B. Smith's Plant from 2:00 p.m. to

e . 4:00 p.m. and Hospitality at Andres Wines from4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., both in Winona."Aseptic Canning" by Mr. R. J. Hampton ofJohn Labatt Ltd. This meeting in Guelph.Tour of Silverwood's Ice Cream Plant and apaper "The Significance of Water Structure inFoods". The afternoon programme starts at2:30 p.m. This will be followed by Hospitalityin Labatt's Amber Lounge at 5:30 p.m. Loca­tion: London.The Christmas Banquet will be held in theFaculty Club of the University of Guelph.Dr. Zachari Sabry of Nutrition Research Con­sultants Ltd. will give a talk "Nutrition inCanada".Tour of J. M. Schneiders Ltd. in Kitchener at1:30 p.m.Our Secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Larmond willpresent a paper on "Sensory Evaluation".

A tour of a Food Plant or Supplier in Hamilton.Mar., approx.the 18thApril 26 A Technical programme on Flavor and Nutri­

tional Labelling. Also a Wine and Cheese Partyat the Cutten Club in Guelph.

Visitors needing additional information on any of these pro­grammes should get in touch with Miss Elizabeth Gullett in theDept. of Consumer Studies, University of Guelph.

In the Manitoba Section the Student members are very muchin evidence at all the meetings and every effort is made to makethem feel themselves as already a valuable part of the wholefield of Food Science and Technology. Thus it is very gratifyingwhen we see them take up active positions in the Food Industry.At this time we can report on five successful Manitoba Students:Chris Spalding and WilIie Chan have both gone to B'rooke BondFoods Ltd. in Eastern Canada, the former in Cheese and thelatter in Spices; Joe Mazza has entered the two-year trainingprogramme at Burns Foods Ltd. in Galgary; Norbert Sachvie willsoon be inspecting Food Processing Plants in Winnipeg for theFederal Health Protection Branch; and Barbara Burtnick (neeLaw) remains on the University Campus as a Research Assistantin the Dept. of Food Science. We congratulate all these studentsarid wish them well in their chosen careers. The Sections con­cerned should make sure that they become active members.

The Manitoba Section opened its 73-74 Season with its nowtraditional Annual Golf and Steak Barbecue at Pine Ridge Golfand Country Club. There were 20 golfers including one lady,Janet Panford who bravely made her entry into the sport ofGolf. And she finished the course. The "Low Net" was shared byVic Poleschuk and Jim Middagh and the "Low Gross" was sharedby two visitors: one being the son of Vic Poleschuk and the otheran American visitor. A total of 36 enjoyed the Steak Barbecue.The meet was a great success.

The programme for the 73-74 Season for this Section, atthe time of preparing this column, was not fully completed. TheOctober meeting was scheduled for early in October. Dr. DougChapman of the Federal Health Protection Branch led a PanelDiscussion on "Nutrition and Food Labelling"; other mem!')ersof the Fanel were a representative from Campbell Soups Ltd.and a representative from the Consumers' Association of Canada.In November, there is to be a tour of the Fisheries ResearchInstitute and a discussion on their programmes and operations.T~e newly organized Canadian International Grains InstituteWill be the host for the December meeting. This Institute hasbeen formed to provide international participants with the oppor­tunity to understand better the World Grain and Oi;seedIndustries. The facilities include an experimental Flour Mill thatcan process 9 tons of Wheat in 24 hours, a semi-commercialbFakeshop, complete laboratory facilities, and lecture rooms.

Jurther details of these programmes can be obtained by phoningack Hare of Hare and Associates Ltd. (943-2673).

Can. Inst. Food Sel. Teehno\. J. Vo\. 6, No. 4, 1973