Invitation to the SAAFoST Sensory Forum – 8th September 2010 -- SENSORY TOOL event

Presentation of FIZZ Sensory and Consumer Test Management Software

A computer tool which allows for speedy sensory test session planning and organization, that provide automated data collection and storage, and also assist with result computation can make life for sensory staff much easier.

Come and link up with other members of the Sensory science community and get some information about the FIZZ Sensory and Consumer Test Management Software presented by André Arbogast of Biosystèmes.

The presentation will:

1) Introduce and describe the various FIZZ versions

2) Show practical examples of data collection

3) Show examples of analysis of results

4) Explain how data is managed using the FIZZ database


Limited space available so RSVP now!


Venue:

McCormick South Africa
317 16th Road
Midrand

Date:

Wednesday 8 September 2010

Time:

10:30 for 10:45 till 12:30

RSVP:

“FIZZ software” to lorraine@consumersinfocus.co.za ,

no later than 2 September 2010

(include your name, company details and contact number)

For more information you can also contact Lorraine Geel at 082 570 7258

Come meet up for a cup of tea, meet up with some other sensory professionals in a practical and informative way.

Invitation to the SAAFoST Sensory Forum 8th September 2010 -- practical event

The practical application of sensory in the Food industry -

Lets have Fun exploring your senses!

In the food, fragrance and cosmetic industries, the sensory panel is the company’s single most important tool in research and development and quality control. The success or failure of the development process depends on the criteria and procedures used during development.

During this event we will explore the use of sensory at different stages in the development process. We will also do some fun activities to determine our sensory acuity. Taste acuity is only one aspect, but equally important is the ability to distinguish and describe a particular sensory characteristic using your other senses.

Come and link up with other members of the Sensory science community and enjoy some practical tests used for panel selection and training, put together by Renate Singh (Pepsico South Africa) and Jeanine Sainsbury (McCormick South Africa) and assisted by Riette de Kock (University of Pretoria).

Limited space available so RSVP now!

Venue:
McCormick South Africa
317 16th Road
Midrand

Date:
Wednesday 8th September 2010


Time:
8:15 for 8:30 till 10:30

RSVP:
“Practical event” to lorraine@consumersinfocus.co.za , no later than 2nd September 2010

For more information you can also contact Lorraine Geel at 082 570 7258
Come meet up for a cup of tea, meet up with some other sensory profession in a practical and informative way.


Placed on behalf of Lorraine Geel
Consumers in Focus

Reminder: SAAFoST Northern Branch Lecture -- 31 August 2010

“State-of-the-Art Sensory and Consumer Research”

Speaker: Dr Chris Findlay, Compusense Inc., Guelph, Canada


The quality of sensory and consumer research data is continuously improving as new methods are developed and old techniques are refined. This means that the State-of-the-Art is a moving target and we must review Best Practices on an ongoing basis.

Three examples will be presented:
1. Applying immediate feedback for descriptive panel training and calibration;
2. Improving consumer data collected over the internet;
3. Segmentation of consumer liking of high-fatigue products using sensory design and balanced incomplete blocks.

In each of these areas, current research has led to significant advances in methodology that make the results of sensory research more valuable.

Date:
Tuesday 31 August 2010

Venue:
Department of Food Science, University of Pretoria, Old Agricultural Building (Building no 34), Lecture theatre 2-35.

Address: University of Pretoria, Main Campus, Hatfield.

Directions: Click Here for a map; please make use of the Prospect Street entrance (Parking available in H 15).

Programme:
17:30 for 18:00: Arrival & drinks
18:00 to 19:00: Welcome, presentation, questions
19:00 onwards: Dinner

Cost:
R60 per person for dinner.
Full time students R30-00
Attendance of lecture only is free but booking is essential.

Booking:
Please book through Marise Kinnear - not later than Friday 27 August
By e-mail: marise.kinnear@up.ac.za or
fax: (012) 420 2839 (tel: 012 420 3238)

Kindly provide the following information:
Name(s) of all attendees:
Company:
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail:
Number of people for lecture only:
Number of people for dinner and lecture:
Indicate whether any vegetarians are staying for dinner:

Payment method:
Cash only, on the night please.

Cancellation:
If you cannot make it, please cancel by Friday 27 August or, preferably, send someone in your place. Anyone who registers for supper and does not attend will regrettably have to be invoiced.

Placed on behalf of
Lorraine Geel
Consumers in Focus