Unfortunately we have had to cancel this course for 2024.

This short course is presented by Dennis Forte & Associates in conjunction with New Zealand Food Innovation Auckland Ltd (The FoodBowl). D. Forte & Assoc. has been presenting extrusion training in countries including Australia, Thailand, Norway and New Zealand for more than 20 years.

A Food and Feed Technology program is also being offered with additional discounts for those attending both courses.

Overview

At a time when the vegetarian and vegan markets are expanding rapidly and there is increasing concern over the environmental sustainability of the continued widespread consumption of animal products, there is an increasing interest in the use of a number of technologies including Extrusion Cooking Technology (ECT) for the processing of Plant-Based Proteins.

ECT may be used to process functional protein ingredients into meat like textures (or “Meat Analogues”) via two distinctly different processes. These are the textured vegetable protein process (TVP, carried out at < 30% moisture) and the high moisture extrusion cooking process (HMEC, carried out at > 60% moisture).

This program will focus upon a discussion of the fundamental raw material requirements and the specific processing techniques (ie processing parameters and die design) required to achieve these two processing technologies.

Who should attend?

This program provides value to those preparing product formulations and planning or running extrusion operations - from engineers, managers and line supervisors, to extruder operators. Note that many topics are quite technical in nature, but we start from basics, assuming no prior knowledge, so that participants can take understanding at a level appropriate to their requirements.

Sponsor

We appreciate support/ sponsorship from companies involved in providing equipment and services relevant to Extrusion & HMEC

Become a Sponsor

Registration Fee

$1300AUD per person

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

AVAILABLE DISCOUNTS

A 10% discount applies for registrations received by 12 JULY 2024 and paid within 14 days of that date.

An additional 10% discount applies to all course fees for those attending consecutive courses.

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).

Advise on registration form if claiming special fee:

Registration fee includes handout notes directly related to the presentations.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 9 AUGUST 2024 (late registrations can be accepted, subject to being able to process them and receive payment in time)

To book places at the course, use the link 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.

Dennis Forte & Associates reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course if necessary (e.g. due to insufficient registrations or pnademic restrictions). 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

New Zealand Food Innovation Auckland Ltd (The FoodBowl)

Te Ipu Kai, 28 Verissimo Drive, Auckland Airport 2022

Accommodation

Participants must organise their own accommodation. Some suggestions below.

ibis budget Auckland Airport
2 Leonard Isitt Drive, Auckland Airport 2150 AUCKLAND
+64 9 255 5152 https://all.accor.com/hotel/7865/index.en.shtml
Jet Park Hotel Auckland Airport
63 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland 2022
+61 9 275 4100 https://www.jetparkauckland.co.nz
Novotel Auckland Airport
Auckland International Airport, Ray Emery drive 2022 AUCKLAND
+61 9 257 7200 https://all.accor.com/hotel

Further Information & Enquiries

Visit our Contact page, or reach Dennis directly.

Dennis Forte
forte1@iinet.net.au
+61 416261726

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

Dennis Forte & Associates has been presenting practical training programs for over 20 years. We also present extrusion programs in Australia, Thailand, Norway, Switzerland, Chile and the UK.

Mr Dennis Forte a chemical engineer with extensive experience in extrusion processing and die design, having worked with a variety of companies and extruded products, including breakfast cereals and snacks, pet foods and aqua-feeds, pasta, and confectionery.

Books Written by the Course Presenter

Available to course participants at 20% discount to list price. Limited spare copies will 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

This book contains information on the application of extrusion technology. The second edition of this book is now available in English & Spanish versions.

› 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

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)

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