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Probiotics Congress: Europe

09 Mar 2017

The Probiotics Congress: Europe is due to be held between 3rd – 4th April, 2017, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Attracting experts working in all areas of probiotics research, product development and business, the 2017 Probiotics Congress: Europe will explore the development of the next generation of probiotics, prebiotics and functional foods, and their impact on human health. The congress will feature a series of interactive presentations with leading academics and industry experts, panel discussions and an exhibition area allowing solution providers to highlight their products and services.

With an agenda aimed at not only increasing knowledge, but networking with peers and industry leaders. The Probiotics Congress: Europe is a valuable a part of the ever growing probiotics field. Make sure you don’t miss your chance to participate.

Poster submission deadline: 17th March, 2017

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://www.global-engage.com/event/probiotics-europe/

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The 3rd Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Asia

24 Jan 2017

The 3rd Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Asia is due to be held between 1st – 2nd March, 2017, in Hong Kong

Attracting experts working in all areas of microbiome research, product development and business, the congress will explore the interface between the microbiome and our evolving cultures and technologies. During the two-day conference, there will be networking breaks to promote interaction with your peers, expert led case study presentations, a dynamic exhibition room filled with technology providers showcasing their technologies and solutions, and panel discussions exploring key issues in the field. Together, we can further develop microbiome research across the Asia-Pacific region, and begin to look towards forging collaborations and commercialising the research.

With a packed list of over 80 speakers, including leaders in the microbiome field, offering valuable insight into cutting edge research. The 3rd Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Congress: Asia is promising to be an event not to be missed.

Poster submission deadline: 10th February, 2017

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://www.global-engage.com/event/microbiome-asia

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The 2nd Probiotics Congress: Asia

24 Jan 2017

The 2nd Probiotics Congress: Asia is due to be held between 1st – 2nd March, 2017, in Hong Kong

Attracting experts working in all areas of probiotics research, product development and business, the 2nd Probiotics Congress: Asia will explore the development of the next generation of probiotics, prebiotics and functional foods, and their impact on human health. The congress will feature a series of interactive presentations with leading academics and industry experts, panel discussions and an exhibition area allowing solution providers to highlight their products and services.

Continuing the success of last year’s Probiotics Congress, which saw over 200 attendees. The 2nd Probiotics Congress will be offering a variety of talks, guest speakers and interactive presentations.

Poster submission deadline: 10th February, 2017

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://www.global-engage.com/event/probiotics-asia/

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7th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium

02 Dec 2016

The 7th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium is due to be held between 28th – 30th March 2017 in Pismo Beach, California

“Speakers from around the globe will share cutting edge information on how berries positively impact human health and wellness. During the day and a half program thirty speakers will present their most current work in clinical, basic and applied research.”

Renowned berry researchers will be sharing valuable findings in the field of berries and health.

Topics of discussion:
Brain Aging
Gut Health and Gut Microflora
Cancer
Food Technology and Chemistry
Heart and Healthy Aging
Metabolism

Dates for your diary:
January 14, 2017: Abstract submission deadline

The symposium will feature talks from many leading researchers in the field, including Dr. Barbara Shukitt-Hale (USDA/Tufts University, USA), Dr. Jess Reed (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) and Dr. Ramesh Gupta (University of Louisville, USA).

Click here for the full programme

If you are planning to attend the conference, please do consider submitting your work to the upcoming online collection to be published in Food & Function dedicated to showcasing the high impact research presented at the Berry Health Benefits Symposium. More details to follow in 2017.

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website http://berryhealth.org/

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2017 AOCS Annual Meeting

12 Sep 2016

The 2017 AOCS Annual Meeting is due to be held from 30th April – 3rd May 2017 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

“The AOCS Annual Meeting is a premier international science and business forum on fats, oils, surfactants, lipids, and related materials. The extensive technical program will feature more than 650 invited and volunteer oral and poster presentations. Over 1,600 professionals from 45 countries attend the Annual Meeting, representing the industry’s most prestigious corporate, government, and academic institutions.”

The 2017 Meeting is expected to include:

1,600 participants
500 oral presentations
150 poster presentations
80 industry showcase partners
80 sessions

The conference has announced their Call for Papers and you can click here to submit your Abstract and find further details regarding the Interest Areas.

To find out further information regarding the conference, please visit their website.

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Food Safety and Analysis Congress 2016

12 Aug 2016

The 3rd Annual Food Safety & Analysis Congress is due to be held on September 6 and 7, 2016 in Cambridge, UK.

“Focus will be given to food contaminants and pathogen detection and methods for food safety. Points for discussion will also include the ongoing issue of food authenticity and efforts to reduce food fraud. Attending this event will provide you with excellent opportunities for networking with attendees from industry and academia, sharing knowledge, helping you to find solutions and build collaborations.”

The main topics of discussion will be as follows:

Food Authenticity and Food Fraud

Food Safety

Bioactivity Measurements of Food Contaminants

Detection of Food-borne Pathogens

Detection of Toxins

Food Safety Regulations

Novel Technologies for Food Analysis

For more information about the conference, to register your interest or to submit a research poster abstract, please see their website.

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Food Matters Live Event

22 Jun 2016

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The Food Matters Live Event will take place this year from the 22^nd – 24^th November at the ExCeL, London.

‘Food Matters Live is the UK’s only cross-sector event bringing together the food and drink industry, retailers, foodservice providers, government and those working in nutrition, to enable collaboration and innovation to support a sustainable food landscape for the future.’

Food Matters Live will include:

600 leading organisations forming a carefully curated exhibition

400 speakers participating in the event and seminar programme

100 free to attend event and seminar sessions

Six educational and inspiring attractions

A series of special events presenting visitors and exhibitors with unique networking and business opportunities

Thousands of visitors from a range of professions and disciplines, including food science and manufacturing, R&D, food marketing and brand management, retailing, nutrition and public health

Registration for the event opens in July and further details including how to register can be found here.

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16th Food Colloids Conference

01 Mar 2016

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The 16th Food Colloids Conference is due to take place at de Wageningsche Berg, Wageningen between 10th – 13 April 2016

“The subject area of the conference is physical chemistry of complex food systems with special emphasis on macromolecules that structure food.“

Main topics of discussion:

Biopolymer assembly
Engineered Interfaces
Revealing structure formation from micro to macro
Functionality of multi-component system
Physical aspects of oral processing

Registration is now open!!

For more information about the conference and to register your interest, please see their website

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International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics 2016

07 Dec 2015

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The International Scientific Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics 2016 will take place at the Budapest Marriot Hotel in Hungary between 21st – 23rd June 2016.

‘The goal of conference is to provide a scientific forum for all stakeholders of probiotics and prebiotics and to enable the interactive exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge. The conference is focused on evidence-based benefits, health claims proven in scientific experiments and clinical trials.’

Registration is now open!

Dates for your diary:

30th December 2015 – Early registrations deadline
2nd January 2016 – Abstract submission open
31st March 2016 – Abstract submission deadline

To find out more about the conference and to register your interest, please visit their website: http://www.probiotic-conference.net/page/1-ipc2016/

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Prize Winner – 15th International Nutrition & Diagnostics Conference

26 Oct 2015

Food & Function were delighted to sponsor a poster prize at the 15th International Nutrition & Diagnostics Conference which took place in Prague, Czech Republic between 5th-8th October 2015.

INDC 2015 – The International Nutrition & Diagnostics Conference 2015 is an international forum for scientific discussion focused on understanding the relationship and connections between nutrition and clinical diagnostics.

The aim of this multidisciplinary conference is to bridge the gaps between the specialists and fields of science as diverse as nutrition, clinical biochemistry, food technology, analytical chemistry and medicine.

INDC 2015 attracted 211 delegates, speakers and sponsors from 41 countries.

The Best Poster Prize was awarded to Vera Semenova from the Novosibirsk State Medical University, Novosibirsk, Russia with her poster entitled ‘Nutrition as a risk factor for changes in health status‘

Many congratulations to Vera on receiving your prize!

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