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February 17, 2015
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 New Report Just Released – DON Occurrence in Cereal Grains: A North American Prospective AACCI announces the publication of a paper on the occurrence and effective management of deoxynivalenol (DON) in cereal grains in North America. New data on the occurrence of DON in wheat was gathered by experts from academia, government, and industry. The report, titled " DON Occurrence in Cereal Grains: A North American Perspective," includes a review of published information on the international occurrence of DON in wheat, barley, and maize. It discusses effective reduction of DON from the farm to end users, both for domestic and export use. | |
Speakers Announced for 5th C&E Spring Meeting, April 27–29 in Budapest
 The opening keynote addresses will be given by Jan A. Delcour, KU Leuven, on the AACCI Centennial and in conjunction with Joel Abecassis on the collaboration of AACCI and ICC. Eleonora Dupouy, FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU), will give a keynote address with the tentative title, "Cereals Feeding the World: Status, Issues and Opportunities from an FAO Viewpoint." Campden BRI Hungary will also organize a forum discussion on health claims. Submit your abstracts for the poster presentations by February 27. |
.jpg) USDA's Sonny Ramaswamy Joined AACCI IEF Meeting to Discuss Public-Private Partnership Strategies The AACCI Industry Executive Forum (IEF) met February 12 with the objective to identify, discuss, and prioritize current issues and challenges in the cereal grain science industry. Participating IEF members met via video conference with Sonny Ramaswamy, director of the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), to discuss strategies for funding public-private partnerships and opportunities that will be available through the new Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research. IEF recommendations for input and action will be submitted to the AACCI Board of Directors at their upcoming board meeting.
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Detecting Fusarium Damage in Oats
Fusarium head blight, also known as scab, is a serious disease of cereals. Infection leads to reduced grain yields, poor seed quality, and pathogen-produced toxins, including deoxynivalenol (DON). Tekle and colleagues examined the use of hyperspectral imaging (HSI) to detect DON in individual oat kernels. HSI was found to successfully detect Fusarium damage and provided a better indication of DON content of kernels compared with visual examination. Therefore, HSI was demonstrated to hold potential in identifying Fusarium-infected kernels and reducing DON levels in grain lots of oats.
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Network with the Faces of the Future in Minneapolis
Last year's meeting brought together nearly 1,000 attendees from 39 countries and more than 100 exhibitors.
- Answer the "Call for Abstracts" March 2–April 15.
- Save the date and invite your colleagues to meet you in Minneapolis October 18–21 for the Centennial Meeting. Registration opens in late April.
- Sign up to exhibit or check out this year's exhibitors.
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| Deadline Approaching for the 2015 Best Student Research Paper Competition
The AACCI Professional Development Panel is encouraging nominations for the 2015 Best Student Research Paper Competition. The top six submissions will compete for recognition and cash prizes at the 2015 AACCI Centennial Meeting. Department head nominations and student abstracts are due February 27.
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Share Your Big Ideas–Enter the Student Product Development Competition
The Student Association is now accepting entries for the 2015 Product Development Competition (PDC) to take place at this year's Centennial Meeting. The competition is a great opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in school to create new professional and intelligent food products in a real-world situation and win competitive cash awards. Guidelines are on the PDC webpage. Intent to enter is due June 2.
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Celebrate the Past and Future of Cereal Grain Science
You can help contribute to the Centennial by identifying important scientific breakthroughs and association milestones throughout history, and then submit them to the Centennial Timeline. Visit the Centennial Timeline today to see how you can contribute, and help usher in the future of cereal grain science!
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Encourage Your Colleagues to Celebrate the Centennial
To help celebrate AACCI’s exciting Centennial year, we are asking you to encourage your colleagues to be a part of the next 100 years of cereal grain science! With so many exciting activities planned this year, there has never been a better time for them to contribute their knowledge and expertise to our community. Simply send them to bit.ly/100in100th to join now for just $100 in our 100th year! (Student and CDE Members take 35% off.)
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 | AACCI Gluten-Free Baking: Challenges and Opportunities Webinar Registration Now Open
Part of the Centennial Webinar Series Sponsored by the AACCI Foundation's Warthesen Fund, the " AACCI Gluten-Free Baking: Challenges and Opportunities" webinar will present problems and challenges associated with obtaining high-quality products to meet consumer expectations. The webinar will be March 5 at 9:00 a.m. (CST). The webinar will be free for all attendees, so encourage your colleagues to register. Learn more about invited speakers and register for this hot-topic event online!
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Registration and Housing Now Open for Milling & Baking Spring Technical Conference
You can now register online and book your hotel room for the 2015 Milling & Baking Spring Technical Conference, April 15–17, 2015, in Savannah, Georgia. The deadline to book a room is March 13, and discounted registration ends April 1. Visit the conference webpage for more information.
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Engineering & Processing Division Stanley Watson Award
Named in honor of an early corn wet-milling pioneer, the Stanley Watson Award recognizes outstanding AACCI members who have made significant contributions in the area of cereal/grain processing through the application of engineering principles. One winner will receive $1,000 for travel expenses to the 2015 AACCI Centennial Meeting, a lecture presentation to be delivered at the division luncheon, and a plaque. Nominations are due June 22. Additional details are available on the Engineering & Processing Division website.
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 | Applications Due March 2 for AACCI Foundation Awards
The AACCI Foundation is proud to offer an undergraduate scholarship and graduate fellowships to foster career interest and encourage creative thought through research in cereal grain science. The Cecil F. Pinney Travel Award is presented to an individual establishing a career in grain science and technology. Applications will be accepted through March 2, 2015.
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The Reviews Are In: Gluten-Free Baked Products Is a "Must"
Reviews of Gluten-Free Baked Products are coming in, and the response has been positive. The Midwest Book Review called the book "a 'must' for any interested in the latest gluten-free technology." Reviewers at Food New Zealand say this title is "a valuable resource for understanding the complex world of gluten-free baking." For more quotes and to see why Gluten-Free Baking Products is buzzing, visit the AACCI Bookstore!
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The Next Stop on AACCI's "Around the World" Centennial Book Special
Starting this month, AACCI PRESS is offering ten 3-day sales over the course of 100 days. Each sale, announced by e-mail, will feature AACCI Bookstore titles from popular subject areas. After each announcement, you have only three days to purchase these titles at big discounts! The next stop on our around-the-world trip of grain sciences features baking titles at up to 40% off! Only two days left to save!
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Simple. Targeted. Relevant.
The AACCI Job Center brings together job seekers and employers in the grain-based food industry and cereal science fields. Job seekers can post a resume, browse available jobs, and set up alerts. Employers can easily post open positions and search potential applicants. AACCI members take 20% off your job posting with promo code " AACCIMember."
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