Workshops and Tours

Saturday, August 16 08:30-17:00

Palais des congrès de Montréal

Registration fee: free of charge

 

The purpose of this pre-congress workshop is to inform food scientists worldwide within IUFoST, interested in Food Security, about the latest developments in AFLATOXIN prevention and reduction, and to discuss ways of implementing latest technologies.

As a partner in the Global Food Safety Partnership, facilitated by the World Bank, and following the success of the first pre-congress (one day) mycotoxin management workshop held in Brazil in 2012 (Mycotoxin Management Network), IUFoST is organizing a one-day pre-congress workshop that will be held in Montreal on August 16, 2014 focussing on aflatoxin prevention and reduction.

The agenda of the workshop has been developed to discuss prevalence, health impact (humans, farm animals), analytical techniques, and control/reduction methods related to aflatoxin contamination using the approach of food scientists and technologists in providing practical solutions answering the following questions: What is the problem? Where are the hotspots? What is the knowledge base in endangered areas? Are analytical methods available, accessible, affordable, and of practical use to characterize the level of contamination? What methods are available to reduce the aflatoxin load? To what extent/scale are the available methods applicable under the conditions of the hotspots in endangered areas (critical evaluation)? Deliverables include the discussion on a concrete proposal to be presented to a funding organization, and the identification of a champion, as well as to report back to the General Assembly (IUFoST) in Montreal.

 

08:30	Introduction - Setting the Stage
09:00	Evidence-based strategies for reducing the health impacts of aflatoxin/fumonisin exposure in high exposure regions David Miller, Canada
09:30	Rapid testing and regulating for mycotoxin concerns: A perspective from Africa. Gordon Sheppard, South Africa
10:00	Technologies to reduce the aflatoxins load in peanuts Manjeet Chinnan, USA
10:30	Break
11:00	The Brazilian perspective on aflatoxins Martha Taniwaki, Brazil
11:30	(Talk TBC)
12:00	Lunch
13:00	Impact of aflatoxins on health in Africa Gordon Sheppard, South Africa
13:30	(Talk TBC)
14:00	(Talk TBC)
14:30	(Talk TBC)
15:00	Extension of processing technologies to reduce the level of aflatoxins in peanuts and upgrade detoxified products in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda – A CGIAR Proposal Walter Spiess, Germany
15:30	Break
16:00	Discussion session to build a framework for the development of a project proposal based on Walter Spiess and report back to the General Assembly Facilitator Lucia Anelich, South Africa
17:00	Program Concludes

 

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Sunday, August 17 14:00-17:00

Palais des congrès de Montréal

Registration fee: $50 + taxes

The demand for healthier oils is growing. They must play the dual role of being both functionally viable ingredients in better-for-you products and provide distinct health benefits. Innovations in the pipeline are providing exciting new options for product developers.

In addition, recent breakthroughs in nutrition research are pointing towards new health benefits, as we better understand the differences among different fatty acids.

This workshop will provide a comprehensive examination of the relationship between health and wellness products and business performance, the science behind functional fatty acids, the latest nutrition science research on the impact of healthy oils on human health beyond cardiovascular disease, the latest innovations in the fatty acid marketplace, and an analysis of the most recent consumer trend data.

 

14:00	Overview and Introductions Patricia Kearney, President, PMK Associates, member Harvard Business School Food Policy Committee, PAPSAC
14:05	Better-For-You Foods - It’s Just Good Business Hank Cardello, Director, Hudson Institute’s Obesity Solutions Initiative
14:35	A New Perspective on the Latest Nutrition Science on Fats and Oils Dr. Peter Jones, Director, Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Neutraceuticals
15:05	Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Fats, Oils and Better-For-You Foods Rhonda Ryan, Oil Market Leaders for Omega-9 Oils, Dow AgroSciences
15:35	Exploring New Functional Uses and Applicationsfor Fats and Oils Steve Robbins, Research Coordinator for Richardson Oilseed Limited
16:05	Demands for New Applications in the Marketplace Asim Syed, Director, Applications R&D for Omega-0 Oils, Dow AgroSciences
16:35	Panel Discussion
17:00	Program Concludes

 

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Thursday, August 21

Departure at 13:00 from Palais des congrès; return to Palais at 16:00

Cost of tour: compliments of Nordion

The global food supply chain will be under increasing pressure in the coming decades due to a growing population, changes in wealth distribution and development of a market for exotic, international foods.   Food irradiation is part of the answer to providing a sustainable, diverse and safe food supply to the world’s population.  Over 50 years ago Nordion pioneered the use of gamma irradiation for treatment of food.  Nordion’s Gamma Centre of Excellence (GCE) located in Laval, Quebec continues to conduct irradiation, research and testing of food and other types of products using our state of the art full-scale Cobalt-60 production irradiator.  During the tour participants will get the opportunity to learn about the science behind food irradiation, the recent research being conducted in this field, and the potential for application of this technology to improve the safety and quality of food.  Participants will also get a unique opportunity to see the inner workings of the production irradiator, guided by Nordion’s expert operators.     

 

 

Thursday, August 21

Departure at 13:00 from Palais des congrès

Cost of tour: $25 + taxes; minimum 35 participants

Feel like seeing a Centre entirely dedicated to food research? Do not miss this opportunity to visit the Food Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (FRDC). Located within the Saint-Hyacinthe City of Agri-Food, Veterinary and Agroenvironment Biotechnology, and winner of the AURP Excellence Award 2011, the FRDC is one of the two poles of this hub with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal.

Since its inception in 1986, FRDC has attracted more than a hundred manufacturers and businesses devoted to research: you can probably smell a scent of chocolate as you leave the bus!

You will see the artificial stomach that very faithfully reproduces in vivo conditions that companies use to pre-test their probiotic products.

You will discover unique pilot plants, a nanotechnology lab, allergen study facilities and more. The FRDC is looking forward to seeing you!

 

 

Friday, August 22

Departure at 07:30 from Palais des congrès, arrival at 19:00 at Palais des congrès

Cost of tour: $95 + taxes

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

A unique learning adventure awaits you! This fresh-air experience will awaken your senses as you discover the fascinating world of agriculture.

Canada's unique agricultural heritage and future is featured at the Museum. Explore the sights and sounds of farm life through animals, exhibitions, treasures from the collection, hands-on demonstrations, and delicious foods. The Museum is located on the Central Experimental Farm, a 425-hectare crop research station and National Historic Site.

Visit the animal barns and explore the captivating exhibitions. In the Museum’s newest exhibition Food Preservation: The Science You Eat, discover the role science plays in delaying food decay and keeping food nutritious and safe from farm to fork.

07:30	Departure from Palais des congrès de Montréal
09:00	Tour of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (CAFM) in Ottawa
11:00	Snack / coffee break
11:15	Presentation by Judith Frégeau Reid, Ph.D. Research Assistant, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
12:00	Lunch at CAFM
13:00	Bus departs to Parliament Hill
13:30	Tour of Parliament
14:30	Guided mini tour from Parliament to By-ward Market
15:00	Free time
17:00	Return to Montreal
19:00	Arrival at the Palais des congrès