This course is presented by Dennis Forte & Associates in collaboration with CSIRO’s Food Innovation Centre. D.Forte & Assoc. have been presenting extrusion training in countries including Australia, Thailand, Norway, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and New Zealand for more than 20 years.

Overview

Being independent of all extruder suppliers, we offer unbiased training based on the science and engineering of extrusion. This 3-day course covers the principles of extrusion, the design of extrusion processes for human foods, as well as how the formulation interacts with the extrusion process. Principles learned will be demonstrated using the extruder in the CSIRO pilot plant.

The program provides a good background in general extrusion technology, as applicable to the manufacture of Feeds and Human Foods. The course is relevant to both single and twin screw extrusion technology and all types of extruded foods - breakfast cereals, snacks, texturised proteins, pasta, etc.

The course will cover topics from the basics of extruder design and their configuration, through what is happening chemically and physically inside the extruder barrel, to an understanding of extruder dies and also the causes of extruder instability.

Topics covered include —

Principles of Extruder Configurations (single and twin screw)
Role of Rheology in Extrusion
Die types and effects, Die Design
Extrusion Chemistry – Recipe Design
Product Density Control
Preconditioning for Extrusion
Causes and effects of Extruder Instability
Screw, Barrel, and Die-plate wear
Extrusion Troubleshooting

Examples in product formulation and the design of extrusion processes will be included to demonstrate the application of the theory. Principles learned will be applied during the practical demonstration on Day 2. Important aspects of peripheral systems (eg raw materials pre-processing, preconditioning) are also covered.

Who Should Attend?

This program is relevant to Technical Staff interested in the formulation of extruded foods and the use of extrusion technology in food & feed processing and also for Operational Staff. The program takes participants from the basics of what extrusion is and what it can do, through to a detailed understanding of the design of formulations and processes and the operation and troubleshooting of extrusion systems.

Sponsorship

We appreciate support/sponsorship from companies involved in providing equipment and services relevant to Food Extrusion operations.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Registration Fee

$2250 per person + GST

Registration fee is set in AUD and will vary when converted to other currencies according to fluctuations in exchange rates.

A 10% discount is offered for registrations received and paid in full within 14 days.
**Should payment not be received by the due date a new invoice will be issued at the full rate (with the discount removed).
An additional 5% discount applies for three or more course registrations received together from the same company.
Special fees for PhD students and non-profit research organisations (limited places available).
Non-profit (including university staff) - 20% discount.
PhD students - 35% discount. Please advise the university you are enrolled in at registration.
Advise on registration form if claiming special fee.
A 10% discount for AIFST members (if quick payment discount has not been applied).

Course study notes directly relevant to the presentations are included in the registration fee, as well as lunches, morning & afternoon refreshments.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 18 JULY 2025 (late registrations can be accepted, subject to being able to process them and receive payment in time)

To book places at this course, click below to access the registration form.

We will confirm your registration and send an invoice for your registration fees. Fees must be paid prior to the course.

REGISTRATION FORM

OUR CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees, less a 15% handling charge, will be refunded if participants cancel their registration prior to the closing date for registrations. Fees will not be refunded after that date, but a substitute participant will be accepted at any time.

We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations). In this case a full refund of fees will be available. Dennis Forte & Associates liability is limited to the registration fee only and Dennis Forte & Associates cannot be held liable for air fares, accommodation, or other related expenses.

Venue

CSIRO’s Food Innovation Centre

671 Sneydes Road

Werribee, 3030

Accommodation

Participants are responsible for their own accommodation.

Further Information & Enquiries

Visit our Contact page.

Extrusion training can also be offered to companies on-site at their facility, at a level suitable for operators, or for technical staff.

Course Presenter

Mr Dennis Forte is a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, including breakfast cereals, extruded snacks, pasta, and confectionery. Dennis has worked with a wide variety of companies using extrusion technology.

Books by Course Presenter

Available to course participants at 20% discount to list price. Limited spare copies will also be available for perusal at the course, (orders at the same book cost, plus delivery, will be accepted for delivery after the course).

Food & Feed Extrusion Technology:
An Applied Approach to Extrusion Theory (also available in Spanish)

This book provides background on extrusion technology relevant to all types of extruded food products.
› Hardcover AUD340 (USD220)

The Design of Food Extrusion Dies

This book is unique in providing specific guidance on die design, with worked examples and tutorials.
› Hardcover AUD380 (USD250)

Food Extrusion Process Scale-Up & Process Transfer:
Witchcraft or Science?

Scaling an extrusion process involves an understanding of many process variables. This book shows how scientific and engineering principles can be used to achieve the required outcome.
› Hardcover AUD380 (USD250)

Food & Feed Drying Technology: A Practical Approach

This book provides practical information on different drying technologies used across the range of food and feed products. It includes design procedures with examples from the authors’ industrial experience.

Hardcover AUD360 (USD235)

Shipping -

› An additional fee for shipping will be charged per order.
› Some jurisdictions may apply additional import duties, charged directly to the receiver of the book/s.

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