Conference

See into the future at the Fi Africa 2008 Conference
Africa! Unique Challenges and solutions for the global food ingredients industry. Fi Africa 2008 will also feature a high quality, comprehensive conference. Organised in cooperation with the well respected South African Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST), this conference will provide you with an unparalleled learning experience where you will: listen to key specialists’ views on crucial trends and issues discover where the African market is heading find out what your competitors are up to and visit the FiPSS (Food ingredients Processing Safety & Services) showcase to keep up to date with this important aspect of the industry	About SAAFOST The South African Association for Food Science & Technology (SAAFoST) is the professional society for food scientists in Southern Africa and one of the most dynamic and respected organisations of its type globally. It was founded in 1960 and has a membership base encompassing over 1600 food scientists and technologists from the food industry, academia and government.
Fi Africa 2008 Conference programme
Tuesday 22 January 2008
09.00 - 09.30	Registration
	Session 1 Session chair: Gunnar Sigge
09.30 – 09.40	Welcome and opening Rosie Maguire, President: SAAFOST
09.40 – 10.25	Innovation as a driver for sustainable growth. Luis Fernandez, Applications Technology Leader, Europe and Global Coordination , Cargill R&D Centre Europe, Vilvoorde*
10.30 – 11.10	Solving the challenges of a functional ingredient with Duralife Omega 3. Healthy food, great taste! Markus Beba, Global Director – Nutrition & Health Unit Firmenich, Switzerland
11.10 – 11.45	Tea and coffee
	Session 2 Session chair:Jessy Van Wyk
11.45 – 12.25	Facing and meeting the challenges of nutrition in transition in South Africa Jane Badham, Managing Director, JB Consultancy, South Africa
12.30 – 13.10	Effective Communications on Nutrition Labeling, the Use of Symbols and Health Claims Shelley Goldberg, MPH, RD Senior Director, Nutrition Communications - International Food Information Council
13.10 – 14.30	Lunch & Exhibition viewing
	Session 3 Session chair: Morongwa Themba
14.30 – 14.50	Rooibos power! Dr. Jeannine Marnewick, Antioxidant Unit, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
14.55 – 15.35	Food Ingredients, What's Hot? Patrick Mannion, Innova Database
15.40 – 16.20	Journey through Africa-African beverage trends Francisco Climent, Managing Director, Wild MEA
Wednesday 23 January 2008
09.00 – 09.30	Registration
	Session 1 Session chair: David Watson
09.30 – 10.15	New Product Trends Worldwide Patrick Mannion, Innova Database
10.20 – 11.00	Releasing commercial value from unique South African botanicals Danie Nel, Managing Director, Afriplex, South Africa
11.00 – 11.40	Tea and coffee
	Session 2 Session chair: Ivan Horowitz
11.40 - 12.20	Developing a global business from the seeds of South Africa Dave Carruthers, Marketing Director Africa and Asia, SABMiller PLC
12.25 – 13.05	Tastes of Africa Ryan Ponquet, Managing Director, Flavourcraft, South Africa
13.05 – 14.30	Lunch & Exhibition viewing
	Session 3 Session chair: Rosie Maguire
14.30 – 14.50	Totally wild, seriously delicious! Aloe Ferox as an ingredient in food and beverages Barbara Kleinschmidt, Managing Director, Totally Wild Africa, South Africa
14.55 – 15.35	The Tribe has spoken: some rules for survival in a changing youth landscape Ian Calvert, Managing Director, Instant Grass
15.35	Closing remarks Greg Cherry CMP
15.45	Exhibition viewing
Entrance fees	*The conference programme is subject to change.
The entrance fee to attend the Fi Africa conference is: - SAAFOST member ZAR 900, excluding VAT (approximately € 90) - Non-member ZAR 1250, excluding VAT (approximately € 125)