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September 14, 2010  

 

Upcoming Food Science Training Opportunities


Sugars: The Not-So-Simple Story
October
23, 2010
Savannah, GA, U.S.A.

Enzymes in Grain-Based Products
October 23
24, 2010
Savannah, GA, U.S.A.

 

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LATEST UPDATES

2010 AACC International Award Winners
AACC Intl. will honor the following individuals during the annual meeting's Opening General Session and Awards Ceremony: AACC Intl. Fellows�Perry Ng and David Wetzel; Edith Christensen Award for Outstanding Contributions in Analytical Methods�John MacDonald; Young Scientist Award�Sajid Alavi; Excellence in Teaching Award�Curtis Weller; and Applied Research Award�Larry Johnson. All are invited to attend the ceremony on October 24 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Chatham Ballroom of the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

New Program Session Formats and More at the 2010 Annual Meeting!
New for 2010, we�ve added more scientific sessions to the program and increased the amount of poster viewing time. We�ve also added two new formats for scientific sessions�Science Caf�s and PosterTalks. Science Caf�s are a twist on traditional symposia that allow more time for discussion and debate, while PosterTalks give poster authors the opportunity to give a five-minute/three-slide presentation on their poster content. Visit the annual meeting website for the complete scientific program, as well as meeting abstracts, social/networking opportunities, and more.

New! Interest Groups at the 2010 Annual Meeting
In 2010, AACC Intl. formed Interest Groups that focus on specialized subjects relevant to the association's mission. Want to participate? The Food Safety, Gluten Free, and Mapping Quality of Small Grains Interest Groups will be meeting during the annual meeting on Monday, October 25, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Watch for designated tables in the concessions eating area next to Marketplace in Exhibit Hall A of the Savannah Convention Center.

New Cereal Chemistry Online Feature�First Look!
Cereal Chemistry
Online now brings full-text papers to you weeks in advance of their publication in an online issue. First Look papers have been accepted, peer-reviewed, and published online in their full text as soon as their received. This process speeds the availability of cutting-edge research and allows citations earlier than ever before. Check out First Look today!


ANNUAL MEETING

New Hot Topic SessionSalt and Sodium: Looking for My Lost Shaker of Salt�Replacer: Flavor, Function, Future
Just announced! This new Hot Topic Session, which takes place from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27, will cover health and nutritional aspects of sodium in the diet, regulation, sodium functionality in bakery applications, and challenges and strategies for sodium reduction. Preliminary topics are available now and more information will be available soon.

Regular Registration Ends September 28!
Avoid late/onsite registration fees and save up to $40 when you register for the meeting by Tuesday, September 28.

Reserve Your Hotel Room by September 24
You must reserve your hotel room at one of four AACC International-designated hotels by September 24 to guarantee the discounted rates and amenities. Plus, stay at an AACC International-designated hotel and you�ll receive free transportation while you�re there via ferry and shuttle!

New Day and Time! Opening General Session and Awards
Be sure to arrive in Savannah on time to join us for all the activities on Sunday evening. The Opening General Session and Awards starts at 5:00 p.m., but the reception starts at 4:30 p.m. and is a great opportunity to get together and enjoy a complimentary beverage with friends and colleagues. Sunday evening continues with the Grand Opening Exhibition at 6:00 p.m., where you�ll receive another drink ticket and meet with more than 120 of the industry�s top suppliers. Registration will open at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. 
 


MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Join the Audit Task Force Discussion at the Annual Meeting
This task force includes driving change and acceptance in the global food and beverage industry that will lead to audit equivalency thus redundancy and transparency between audit schemes and food regulations, and harmonization between audits and regulations. During their meeting in Savannah you can help review the draft common survey and learn about ongoing collaboration and harmonization going on across the industry.

Future Product Developers to Compete at 2010 Annual Meeting
Five teams have been chosen to compete in the AACC Intl. Student Product Development Competition during the annual meeting in Savannah, GA, U.S.A. This year teams represent Cornell University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Arkansas, and University of Manitoba. Watch the exciting Product Development Competition and cheer on your alma mater on Monday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and view posters in the afternoon. 

New Corporate Members!
Welcome corporate members Bepex International LLC and National Mfg. Division of TMCO Inc. See if your company is a corporate member on AACCnet. If not, learn how your company can receive access to important technical information that can support all of your employees, while also allowing you to take advantage of special corporate discounts and unique recognition opportunities. 


SECTION NEWS

C&E Spring Meeting 2011�Texture, Flavor, and Taste
The Cereals&Europe Section of AACC Intl. is pleased to announce the 3rd International Spring Meeting, Texture, Flavor, and Taste�Key Consumer Drivers to Healthy and High-Quality Cereal Products, to be held  April 11-13, 2011, in Freising, Germany. The meeting will be hosted by the German Research Center for Food Chemistry and will be held at the Technical University of Munich. This conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with experts from around the world and build trustful relationships across borders. Contact Peter Koehler for more information.

 
ONLINE RESOURCES

September-October 2010 CFW Now Online!
In the September/October issue of Cereal Foods World, authors and columnists talk about the latest and greatest in ingredient innovations. For marketers, an innovative approach to reaching the Baby Boomer generation is addressed by Lynn Dornblaser, Mintel International. How can marketers and product formulators stay on top of the gluten-free foods movement? Read Joseph O�Neill�s feature article in this issue. Also read about the newly approved definition of aleurone and a touching perspective on mentoring from long-time members Bill Atwell and David Lineback.

Cereal Chemistry Editor's Picks Are High in Carbs and Their Health Benefits
Don't miss the cutting-edge collection of scientific papers from Carbohydrate Division members entitled "Molecular Diversity and Health Benefits of Carbohydrates from Cereals and Pulses." These scientists cover a broad spectrum of grains from a diverse, global perspective and highlight the benefits that this diversity of structure and function brings to human health. This special Cereal Chemistry issue is an excellent chance for readers to be brought up to date.


AACC INTL. PRESS

Processing and Product Development Titles on Sales
Save 20% on select processing and product development titles through September 20, 2010. Included in this sale are Pasta and Noodle Technology, Stored-Product Insect Resource, and the new third edition of Principles of Cereal Science and Technology. Members, save an extra 10% off the sale prices with your member discount. Shop the online bookstore today!

 

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