Applications of Extrusion for Developing Countries, South Africa

Course Price Conference pass: R16 350 / US$965 per person, excluding VAT Register Now

Dates 17 - 20 August 2027

Venue Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2520

Duration 4 Day Training Seminar

Presenter Prof. Mian Riaz

Location Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2520

Organised by ExtruWorld

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Overview

The training seminar focuses on technical and practical applications of extrusion. It is presented by international experts with years of experience in extrusion processing, product development and applications. Focus is also placed on the latest trends and new developments in the sector.

Applications of Extrusion for Developing Countries, South Africa

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learning outcomes and course topics

✓ 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 and 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

✓ Texturisation of pulses, legumes and High Moisture Meat Analogues (HMMA)

✓ Extrusion applications for food products

COURSE PROGRAMME

Programme schedule

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
Texturisation 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

DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRY

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 development agencies

◇ Universities and research institutions

◇ Funding institutions

◇ Extrusion plant operators and maintenance personnel

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTISE

Meet your trainers

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 at Texas A&M University, 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 Texas A&M's Food Science and Technology Program.

As Director since 2005, Prof. Riaz has authored seven books and more than 160 papers, primarily on extrusion. He has delivered more than 600 presentations in 60 countries.