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Award applications open
Capability Development
THE Doug Ross Overseas Travel and Study Award provides professional develop- ment and education experience for young veterinarians who have demonstrated an interest in pig produc- tion.
Applications are now open for 2023 to vet- erinarians working in Australia, or within five years of gradu- ating from their vet- erinary science degree.
Due to COVID-19 disruptions, the award was last made in 2020.
improve their skills and build personal net- works that are vital for their future career.
Candidates must show a demonstrated interest in pig produc- tion, detailing their ex- perience of working on pig farms with pig vet- erinary practitioners.
Before the pandemic, winners participated in and attended in- ternational meetings in Europe or North America, visiting re- search institutions, farming groups and veterinary practices.
The award is sup- ported by funds set aside from the Aus- tralian Pork Corpora- tion and the Pig Re- search and Develop- ment Corporation at the time of the forma- tion of Australian Pork Limited, a donation from the Australian International Pig Vet- erinary Society 2000 organising committee and a donation from Intervet Pty Ltd – now MSD Animal Health.
They must also be completing a research project or a university assignment on pigs, or currently working in a professional environ- ment where they see pigs.
The award provides an economy airfare from Australia to an international confer- ence venue, registra- tion fees, accommo- dation and living ex- penses for the period of the meeting.
Candidates may even be employed in another branch of veterinary medicine but are in- terested in finding out more about veterinary pig practice.
The total value of the award is approximately $6000.
The Doug Ross Over- seas Travel and Study Award recognises the contribution of the late Doug Ross 1947-2000 to the Australian pig industry.
For further informa- tion about the award, contact Ross Cutler at rossscu@gmail.com or (03) 5255 5614.
Candidates may put forward their own travel proposals and the selection panel will consider these based on their merits.
Application forms are available from Ra- chael Bryant at rachael. bryant@australian pork.com.au
The award enables veterinarians who are interested in the pig industry and meat pro- duction to significantly
Doug was a veteri- narian who was pas- sionately involved in the pig industry and was a mentor for many people and veterinar- ians in the industry.
The deadline for sub- missions is October 31, 2022.
by RACHAEL BRYANT
Participating in a blind tasting test in Hong Kong, over half the consumers surveyed preferred Impossible Pork to ground pig meat. Photo: Starbucks Hong Kong
Impossible Pork in Australia
IMPOSSIBLE Foods an- nounces the launch of Im- possible Pork at a number of iconic local restaurants and cafes across Aus- tralia.
fewer greenhouse gases.
lings to sausage rolls – al- lowing customers to try it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
heaviest meat-consuming markets per capita in the world and pork plays a cen- tral role in some of the na- tions’ favourite cuisines, so launching Impossible Pork there felt like the natural next step for our expan- sion.”
Australia is one of the heaviest meat-consuming markets per capita in the world and pork plays a cen- tral role in some of the nations’ favourite cuisines.
In 2020, Impossible Foods was already looking at expansion opportuni- ties in Australia as part of its strategy to target Asia, where most of the pork worldwide is consumed.
The acclaimed Viet- namese restaurant Red Lantern in Sydney, plant- based eatery Smith and Daughters in Melbourne, and any location of the cult dining institution Butter are only a few of the res- taurants local foodies can choose to now indulge in a variety of traditional pork dishes made with Impos- sible Pork.
“We’re working with some of the most exciting chefs in Australia to show- case the culinary versa- tility of this product, and we think people are going to love it.”
Participating in a blind tasting test in Hong Kong, over half the consumers surveyed preferred Impos- sible Pork to ground pig meat.
Impossible Foods also re- vealed that it would aim to partner with large brands upon its launch in Aus- tralia.
Every test category, in- cluding flavour and texture preferences, as well as pur- chase intent, gave Impos- sible Pork a superior score.
Following the recent news that Impossible Foods beef range became available in supermarkets all over Australia, the company’s Impossible Pork product is finally arriving in Australia through a partnership with local restaurant chains.
Impossible Foods di- rector global expansion Jordan Sadowsky said, “Australia is one of the
The full list of local res- taurants serving Impossible Pork is available at impos siblefoods.com/au-en/loca tions
Impossible Pork arrives in Australia
Impossible Pork is as adaptable as pork from pigs and may be used in any meal that calls for minced pork – including meatballs, meat rolls, chili, dumplings and xiao long bao.
Several Australian chefs and restaurateurs have been invited by Impossible Foods to help celebrate the introduction of Impossible Pork and the love of all things local in Australia.
Compared to its animal counterpart in Australia, it is claimed to use 51 percent less water, 94 percent less land and emits 85 percent
Impossible Pork has been adapted by each chef into their own iconic culinary traditions – from dump-
Impossible Pork is arriving in Australia. Photo: Impossible Foods
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