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www.porknews.com.au Australian Pork Newspaper, October 2024 %u2013 Page 11TOGETHER with Australian Pork Limited, Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd have just announced that their Chief Executive, Dr John Pluske, has taken on the role of Chief Scientist for the Australian Pork Industry.John will become a Director of Australian Pork Limited and the Australasian Pork Research Institute.As Chief Scientist, he will ensure coordination of the research and development effort across both organisations.He will also have carriage of the annual %u2018Green Paper%u2019 process which captures the major issues affecting our industry.John has successfully led APRIL since it took over from the Pork CRC.He is an internationally renowned scientist and commands the support of the industry, which he has served for over 30 years.The idea of a chief scientist for the industry has been discussed in the past but the opportunity to put such a position in place has proved elusive until now.The Boards and management staff of APL and APRIL already work closely together, but greater coordination and strategic alignment are always welcome.John%u2019s long association with the industry, his scientific standing and his formal role as a director of both companies puts him in a potent position to ensure the research and development funded by the industry is most effective.John will report jointly to the chair of APL, Andrew Baxter, and chair of APRIL, Dr Tony Peacock.The directors and staff of APRIL and APL should be thanked for pulling together this historic new arrangement.In other changes, Dr Charlie Rikard-Bell will step up to be the Executive Officer for APRIL.In that role, Charlie will assume the day-today management and operation of APRIL, including taking charge of investment rounds and continue critical commercialisation duties.I have already worked closely with Charlie on the AusScan Board and look forward to working together with him on the whole APRIL program.Geoff Crook has stepped down as our Company Secretary and finance manager.Geoff has been a critical link between the Pork CRC and APRIL.The APRIL finances and Board papers are always first rate and Geoff%u2019s long service to the industry never seems to get the acknowledgement and thanks it deserves.Geoff will continue to be available on some contracting matters, which is very welcome.Sally Vardy has been appointed as Company Secretary and finance manager.Sally and I worked together previously at the Cooperative Research Centres Association, and she has several CRCs as clients in her accounting practice.APRIL continues our services arrangement with APL, and I see the professionalism of Kelly Goh every month as she chases my missing receipts.There will be a period of settling into the new arrangements and I expect further changes down the track will be needed to ensure proper management and project oversight.As always, APRIL is very grateful to our students and research community and those who support them.The Australian pork industry is sciencedriven and relies on the efforts of our researchers to stay competitive and to produce the safest, highestquality products. Dr Tony PeacockAustralasian Pork Research Institute Ltdfor living farm building surfaces A specific blend of highly concentrated live bacteria Helps install a positive biofilm on farm building surfaces after cleaning and disinfectionHelps improve the microbial environment for safe animal production Helps reduce the risk of health issues due to the harmful microorganisms and negative biofilms.POSITIVE BIOFILMPartnering in microbial solutions for a changing world.Using sound science, proven results and knowledge from experience, Lallemand Animal Nutrition helps our customers and industry partners be more successful %u2013 and animals lead healthier lives.Lallemand Animal Nutrition provides a full range of specific, natural microbial products, services and solutions that improve animal wellbeing and performance while respecting animals, people and the environment.Not all products are available in all markets nor associated claims allowed in all regions.Contact us on (07) 5451 0125 | LAN-Aus@lallemand.comA message from APRIL chair - Dr Tony PeacockDr Charlie Rikard-Bell will step up to be the Executive Officer for APRIL.John Pluske has taken on the role of Chief Scientist for the Australian Pork Industry.Geoff Crook has stepped down as Company Secretary and finance manager.Sally Vardy has been appointed as Company Secretary and finance manager.OTWAY Pork%u2019s Tra- ditional Ham has taken out the Cham- pion%u2019s trophy at the prestigious Aus- tralian Charcuterie Excellence Awards.The award was presented at the Australian Meat Industry Council%u2019s annual ceremony in Sydney recently, where Otway Pork won the top gong for its traditional ham, as well as a gold medal for its shortcut bacon and a silver medal for its streaky bacon.The champion%u2019s trophy marks a significant achievement for the Otway Pork team, which has consistently set the standard for Australian charcuterie.Otway Pork CEO, Duncan Parry, said the win for the ham, along with the medals for both shortcut and streaky bacon, was a clear recognition of the team%u2019s commitment to delivering superior quality and taste through an ethical, sustainable approach to farming - hallmarks of what the company proudly calls %u2018The Otway Way%u2019.%u201cTo be named the best boneless ham and take out three medals is a testament to the passion and expertise of our entire team,%u201d Mr Parry said.Mr Parry highlighted the significance of the awards in the face of quality competition, with more than 830 entries across 35 categories.%u201cThe Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards are highly competitive, and to be recognised at this level is an incredible honour,%u201d he said.%u201cWe were also really pleased to see a number of our partners - butchers and smallgoods producers who use Otway Pork to produce their fine food products - recognised with champion%u2019s trophies.%u201cThese include Lucas Brothers Butchers, Peter Bouchier and Warrandyte Quality Meats,%u201d he said.%u201cWe were particularly excited for one of our customers, Braden Hike from Oakwood Smallgoods, who was runner-up in the Young Achievers Award.%u201dIt%u2019s the third year in a row that Otway Pork has won medals for its bacon.%u201cOur bacon stands out because of its rich, smoky flavour profile,%u201d he said. Otway PorkOtway Pork wins big at Excellence AwardsOtway Pork shines at the Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards. Photo: Otway Pork