Applications of extrusion for developing countries,
South Africa
26 – 28 Aug 2026
Potchefstroom | South Africa | 2520
Conference pass: R13 800 / US$820 pp
Includes a conference pass, training material and networking events.
Accommodation: R4 500 / US$270 pp
Includes 3 nights accommodation incl breakfast.
Transport: R7 000 / US$450 pp
Includes local airport transfers with shuttle (to and from airport). All transportation during the conference
*All prices are excluding VAT.
Overview
The training seminar focus on technical and practical applications of extrusion.
This is presented by international experts with years of experience in extrusion processing, product development and applications.
Focus is also being placed on latest trends and new developments in the sector.
What to expect:
- Introduction to extrusion and feed processing
- Introduction and principles of extrusion
- Raw material properties for extrusion processing
- Processing of soybeans with extrusion and expelling technologies
- Extrusion processing of aqua feed and pet food
- Ensuring a smooth running extrusion operation
- Food extrusion, health and safety
- Extrusion processing of TVP & corn-soy blends
- Processing of animal by-products and other food waste with extrusion technology
- How to develop a new product with extrusion technology
- Food safety and extrusion technology
- Texturization of pulses, legumes & High Moisture Meat Analogs (HMMA)
- Extrusion applications for food products
Who should attend?
Producers of agricultural grain products
Milling companies
Entrepreneurs
Aquaculture producers
Pet food producers
Aqua feed producers
Ready-to-eat food processing companies
Feed processing companies
Economic developing agencies
Universities and research institutions
Funding institutions
Extrusion plant operators and maintenance personnel
Day 1:
Introduction and principles of extrusion |
Raw material properties for extrusion processing |
Single or twin-screw extruder? |
Processing of snacks and cereal |
Aqua feed and pet food production from raw material to packaging |
Extrusion processing of aqua feed and pet foods |
Practical extrusion demonstrations |
Networking function |
Day 2:
Extrusion processing of instant porridges and corn-soy blends |
Texturization of soy, pulses and legumes |
High Moisture Extrusion Cooking (HMEC) |
Processing of soybeans with extrusion and expelling technologies |
Processing of animal by-products and other food waste with extrusion technology |
Ensuring a smooth-running extrusion operation |
Feed safety and extrusion processing |
Practical extrusion demonstrations |
New trends in extrusion processing – Quo Vadis… |
Networking dinner |
Day 3:
New trends in design, installation and operation of extrusion plants |
Product development – from cradle to implementation |
Food safety considerations in an extrusion plant |
Instant porridge practical and tasting |
High moisture extrusion practical and tasting |
Financial viability of extrusion plants – bringing it all together |
Course trainer
Prof Mian Riaz
Director, Extrusion Technology Program – TEES Edge, Texas A&M University, USA
Prof. Mian Riaz has over 25 years of experience at the Process Engineering R&D Center, Texas A&M University (TAMU), where he leads the Food and Feed Extrusion Program. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Maine and is a member of the Graduate Faculty in TAMU’s Food Science and Technology Program.
As Director since 2005, Prof. Riaz has authored 7 books and over 160 papers, primarily on extrusion. He is a sought-after speaker, delivering over 600 presentations in 60 countries.
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