We conduct 10-12 practical short courses every year here at our facilities and on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX. You may view and download detailed information about each of our short courses at http://foodprotein.tamu.edu, including pricing, dates, registration information, hotels, maps, and air travel. Our courses are 'hands on"; that is, we conduct equipment demonstrations in concert with each day's lectures to facilitate the learning experience and allow for 'one-on-one' interaction with industry's top technical staff.
The Food Protein R&D Center has successfully trained thousands of attendess from across the world with practical instruction since 1981. Many private sector courses claim to be practical and some have even copied our exact title - and we are flattered. But there is nothing practical about a series of rushed speakers, crammed into yet another hotel conference room with no equipment demonstrations or practical instruction. Come to one of our short courses on the campus of Texas A&M University and see how we have successfully trained over 9,000 attendees from across the world within the first 25 years of hosting the short course series. Seating is limited to maximize the learning experience, so early registration is highly recommended.
- Feeds and Pet Food Extrusion
Complete extrusion processing of nutritionally optimized animal feed and companion animal feeds, including updates on new raw material inputs, market trends, and processing costs and equipment outlay.
February 1 - 6, 2009
(view the Extrusion Technology Program webpage)
- Snack Food Processing: Extruded Snacks and Tortilla Chips
Review material preparation, product characteristics, and technology innovations of extruders for diverse snacks.
April 5 - 10, 2009
(view the Extrusion Technology Program webpage)
- Membrane and Separations Technologies
Comprehensive pilot plant oriented course on advanced systems design, membrane selection, cost, technology, and applications of membrane processing of fluid streams.
April 13 - 16, 2009
(view the Separation Sciences Program webpage)
- Margarine and Shortening Manufacture. Non-Trans Products
Learn formulation and production of the latest margarines, low-fat spreads, non-trans SKUs, and enhanced ingredients.
TBA
(view the Fats & Oils Program webpage)
- Biodiesel and Industrial Applications of Vegetable Oils
Course to train personnel in methods of biodiesel production, analysis and quality control assurance for biodiesel, synthesis of oleochemicals from vegetable oils and uses of glycerine.
March 1 - 4, 2009
(view the Fats & Oils Program webpage)
- Water Issues & Technologies: Process Water, Wastewater, and Desalination
A hands-on water workshop with new technologies, case studies, and demonstrations covering pretreatment, membranes, systems, post treatments, and cleaning & sanitizing water systems.
August 2 - 4, 2009
(view the Separation Sciences Program webpage)
- Texturized Vegetable Protein and Other Soy Products
Review processing, production, applications, and benefits of texturized vegetable protein and soy and wheat protein ingredients, low carb applications and opportunities.
August 24 - 29, 2008
(view the Extrusion Technology Program webpage)
- Aquaculture Feed Extrusion, Nutrition, and Feed Management
Learn practical aspects of feeds extrusion and preparation of aquaculture feeds, including equipment, current production practices, and aquatic nutrition.
September 28 - October 3, 2008
(view the Extrusion Technology Program webpage)
- Vegetable Oil Processing and Products of Vegetable Oils
Explore the latest methods and cutting edge equipment used in refining, bleaching, hydrogenation, inter-esterification, deodorization, and quality assurance of diverse vegetable, botanical, and nutraceutical oils.
October 26 - 30, 2008 Register online
(view the Fats & Oils Program webpage)
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