Green agenda: Sustainability in food at AIFST

One of the major issues facing the world in the 21st century -- the sustainable production of food -- will be addressed at this year's AIFST convention in Sydney. The AIFST (Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated) convention runs concurrently with the FoodPro expo which brings together 300 exhibitors from around the globe. Over the same week the latest scientific breakthroughs and ways of thinking will be discussed at the annual TED Global Conference which features talks from noted environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev and marine biologist Paul Snelgrove.

FoodPro
July 10-13
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center 
Sydney, Australia
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One of the longest running trade shows in Australasia, Foodpro has been bringing 8,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors together since the 1960s. The last time they held an expo, however, was in 2008. Concurrent with FoodPro, the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated  (AIFST)will hold their 44th annual AIFST convention, where delegates will be able to meet key players in food manufacturing and allied industries. The theme for this year's convention is "Tackling Tomorrow Today," which will address sustainability in food, as well as health and safety, nutrition and safety.
http://www.foodproexh.com/  

TED Global 2011: The Stuff Of Life
July 11-15
Edinburgh, Scotland

TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a non-profit organization that aims to spread ideas in the interests of global knowledge and inspiration. The annual TED Global conference is an event that showcases ideas and projects from the most creative minds in the world. Speakers at TED Global will explore the theme of "The Stuff Of Life," uncovering the vivid stream of good news, ideas, science, technology, art, and new ways of thinking. The ninth session on Thursday, July 14 is titled "Living" and will feature talks from noted environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev and marine biologist Paul Snelgrove among others. 
http://conferences.ted.com/TEDGlobal2011/

6th Pitchfork Music Festival
July 15-17
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Fleet Foxes, Animal Collective, and TV on the Radio are taking the main stage at this year's three-day Pitchfork Music Festival. The festival is a leading annual event for indie music lovers, now entering its sixth year, and is set to take place in Chicago's Union Park. This year the organizers have announced several environmental initiatives including aiming to recycle over 50 percent of waste, an extended bicycle park, the use of hybrid vehicles and generating all the festival's power from bio-diesel. 
http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com
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15th Sydney Design 2011
July 30-August 14
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
NSW, Australia
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More than 50 venues across Sydney will highlight Australian design during the 15th edition of the two-week Sydney Design festival. The events all center around the theme of "Is old new again?" From architecture to fashion, the Sydney Design festival program includes exhibitions, seminars, installations, workshops, talks and tours. Similarly, Victoria's State of Design event is held July 20-31 and investigates how design can create sustainable development opportunities and improve living conditions.
http://www.sydneydesign.com.au
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