Wednesday, August 30, 2017

17th AOCS Latin American Congress and Exhibition on Fats, Oils, and Lipids

It is not too late to make your plans. Onsite registration is available—and easy! You can even download and complete the registration form in advance.

Where else can you discover market trends, connect across key industry sectors, and network with a community of fats, lipids, and oils professionals that spans Latin America and the globe? Only at the 17th AOCS Latin American Congress and Exhibition on Fats, Oils, and Lipids, September 11–14 in Cancun, Mexico.

http://lacongress.aocs.org/ 


Friday, August 25, 2017

Biobased Innovation & Career Advice webinar

Join a 60-minute interactive webinar featuring collegiate biobased innovators from Purdue University as they receive feedback and career advice from Cargill’s Industrial Specialties experts.

Purdue University winners of the 2017 Student Soybean Innovation Competition, sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance, developed a soy-based air filter for use in residential and commercial applications. The Cargill representatives have agreed to provide feedback to the students on their biobased innovation and share possible opportunities and obstacles for it to move from the lab to the real world.

Bring your questions about this new product, the pathway to commercializing a soy-based product, and the many opportunities for soy as a sustainable ingredient in industrial products.

The webinar takes place at 4:00 pm Eastern, Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Register Here.


Thursday, August 24, 2017

Use of Tara Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing and Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods - Health Canada's Food Directorate is seeking public comments

Notice of Health Canada’s Proposal to Enable the Use of Tara Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing and Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods – Reference Number : NOP/ADP-0027

Background

The Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of the use of tara gum as an emulsifying, gelling, stabilizing and thickening agent. The results of Health Canada’s evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of tara gum for its requested uses. Therefore, Health Canada intends to modify the List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents accordingly.

The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives.

Find Out More

"Notice of Health Canada’s Proposal to Enable the Use of Tara Gum as an Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing and Thickening Agent in Unstandardized Foods and Certain Standardized Foods – Reference Number: NOP/ADP-0027" 
http://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/public-involvement-partnerships/proposal-tara-gum-emulsifying-gelling-stabilizing-thickening-agent.html



Thursday, August 17, 2017

Acaba de confirmarse — el Presidente de ANIAME en el Congreso Latinoamericano de AOCS - ANIAME president at AOCS Latin American Congress

El Presidente de ANIAME participará como disertante en el Congreso Latinoamericano de AOCS
Comience hoy a planificar la oportunidad de escuchar información de primera mano del Presidente de la Asociación Nacional de Industriales de Aceites y Mantecas Comestibles, A.C. (ANIAME) en el XVII Congreso Latinoamericano y Exposición sobre Grasas, Aceites y Lípidos de AOCS, a realizarse del 11 al 14 de septiembre en Cancún, México. Inscríbase online y reserve su lugar con anticipación en este evento.


ANIAME president to present in Cancun next month
Make your plans today to gain first-hand insights from the president of Asociación Nacional de Industriales de Aceites y Mantecas Comestibles, A.C. (ANIAME) at the 17th AOCS Latin American Congress and Exhibition on Fats, Oils, and Lipids, Sept. 11–14 in Cancun, Mexico. Register online to save your spot for this anticipated event.




Friday, August 11, 2017

The Latin American Congress program is now available

Learn more about the  Latin American Congress program
The premier event bringing the Latin American fats and oils industries together is headed to Cancun, Mexico on September 11–14. Register online for the 17th AOCS Latin American 
Congress by August 18.

This is a great chance to delve into crucial topics in fats, oils, and lipids in sessions led by industry leaders.


  • View the full program and make your plans to join professionals, scientists, researchers, and others involved in fats, oils, and lipids.

Hotel reservations
Finalize your Latin American Congress plans when you make your hotel reservation at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Hotel. Reserve now>>>