Training courses

SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF THE FLAVOUR & FRAGRANCE INDUSTRY

Precise Short Training Courses (PSTC) by SAAFFI
Colour technology (Course #15)

Bookings for this course close on Wednesday 9th February 2011Payment (No cash please) by close of business on Thursday 10th February 2011

Colour plays an important role in many areas of our lives, including those of food, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

In this session a number of important aspects will be covered, including the Physics of colour, the Stability of Colour, The Families of Colourants, Considerations that need to be taken when using colourants, and aspects of Matching Work.

This presentation will be of a ‘double’ session, lasting all morning.

The cost will be the equivalent of two courses.

Time:

08h30 Thursday 15th February 2011 at Convention Dynamics’ new location at the corner of Kruin & Herman Streets in Harmelia/Isando.

This is very close to OR Tambo Airport (Johannesburg).

The GPS coordinates are: S260 08.546' E0280 11.529'.

Click here for a map and directions.

Presented by: Lonsdale O’Donovan, Managing Director of Quantum Colours.

For more information about Lonsdale and Quantum Colours, click here.

Second Course:

Numeracy in the Workplace (Course #16)

Bookings for the following course close on Friday 11h February 2011

Payment (No cash please) by close of business on Monday 14th February 2011

This double session covers many aspects of the practical application of mathematics relevant to industry.

Starting with basic definitions, and using everyday scenarios, the attendees will have the opportunity to hone their understanding of a broad range of applications – percentages, expression of dosages, conversions (e.g. Centigrade/Fahrenheit, ozs/lbs/Kgs, fl.ozs/gallons/litres), Density vs SG, Mass vs Weight, Formulating, Costing in various formats, including the all-important ‘Cost-in-Use’ or ‘Flavouring cost'.

Not only will Shirley Shochet , an experienced maths teacher, go through all these aspects and others, but will structure the double session in such a way as to be able to address specific problem areas and answer particular questions from the floor.

This presentation will be of a ‘double’ session, lasting all morning. The cost will be the equivalent of two courses.

Time:

08h30 Tuesday 17th February at Convention Dynamics’ new location at the corner of Kruin & Herman Streets in Harmelia/Isando.

This is very close to OR Tambo Airport (Johannesburg).

The GPS coordinates are: S260 08.546' E0280 11.529'.

Click here for a map and directions.

Presented by:

Shirley Shochet

Venue:

Convention Dynamics’ new location at the corner of Kruin & Herman Streets in Harmelia/Isando.

This is very close to OR Tambo Airport (Johannesburg).

The GPS coordinates are: S260 08.546' E0280 11.529'.

Click here for a map and directions.

Cost:

For SAAFFI Members: R215 VAT (= R245.10) per person per course

For Non-Members: R255 VAT (=R290.70) per person per course

Language:

The lecturing will be in English

Bookings:

Click this link http://www.saaffi.co.za/pstc to book.

In order to avoid misunderstandings, please ensure that the correct Course number and date are noted on your booking.

Payment:

Invoicing will be handled by ‘bizsolutions’ on behalf of SAAFFI.

Invoices will be emailed in response to bookings.

Only those who have paid in time will be able to attend.

Delegates may register for one or more courses.

The cost includes tea/coffee/juice/rusks at 08h15 as well as tea/coffee/pastries at 10h30, parking, a certificate of attendance issued by SAAFFI and course notes where applicable.

These Precise Short Training Courses (PSTCs) aim to give attendees a good insight to the subject covered, as well as practical knowledge.

They do not set out to produce experts within one and a half hours!

Although in the form of lectures, the set-up encourages interaction between the attendees and presenter.

It is for this reason that the number attending each course is limited.

The PSTCs are inexpensive and will not take staff away from their jobs for more than a half day.

For fuller information about the content of each course and the lecturer, please visit http://www.saaffi.co.za/index.php?page=pstc

Kind regards.

Michael Gristwood

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Wednesday 16 Feb 2011 -- Do not miss our great meeting in Gauteng

"The Amazing race – the Sensory way!”

Come have some sensory fun, while getting in some exercise and fresh air.

Like any race it will require team work, speed, a mind that will be able to solve clues and super sharp senses.

Are you up for the challenge?

We’ll end of the day by stimulating your sense of hearing with an insightful lecture by Rosemary Maguire about “’Natural’ – does it still have a place in the food industry?”

Venue:

Botanical Gardens Pretoria (direction will be provided once you send your RSVP)

Date:

Wednesday 16^th February 2011

Time:

13:00 for 13:30 till 16:00

Entrance:

Free!!

There are secure parking at the Botanical gardens

Come prepared:

Comfortable race gear (walking/running shoes), rain coat (just for in case it rains), and reading glasses (if you need them).

Please leave all valuables in your car, that way you can enjoy the racing experience without having to worry about anything getting lost.

Limited number will be allowed so please RSVP immediately to Werner von Fintel at wvonfint@mweb.co.za.

Please include your name, surname, company name and mobile number

For more information you can also contact Werner at 0729424806

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Sensory Forum Fun event postponed

SAAFoST Northern Branch

Sensory Forum "Fun" Event Postponed


Due to everybody’s hectic end year calendar the Sensory Forum team has decided it would be best to rather postpone our last event for this year to the beginning of next year and start off with fresh air and loads of fun.

“The Amazing Race – the Sensory way!”

Venue: Botanical Gardens Pretoria
Date: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Time: 13:30 for 14:00 till 16:00

More confirmed details will follow early January, so please diarise this date so long and do not miss it! For any urgent queries, please contact Lorraine Geel at lorraine@consumersinfocus.co.za
or
call 082 570 7258.

The Sensory Forum Team would like to take this opportunity however to thank every one of you for your support during this year and wish you all a wonderful Christmas time and a very prosperous 2011!



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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

06 May 2010 : First Sensory Forum Meeting for 2010

Invitation to the SAAFoST Sensory Forum – May 2010 event


“S-W-O-T analysis: Consumers testing versus Trained Panels”


Although sensory testing have been conducted for a long time, many people struggle to understand what the differences are between consumer testing and trained panels and how, when and where each method should be applied.


Come and link up with other members of the Sensory science community and enjoy the “stand-off” between Consumers testing and Trained Panels presented by Lorraine Geel of Consumers In Focus and Christine Leighton, a consultant in sensory analysis, that will lead you to a surprising cooperative conclusion.

Venue:
Bid Food Technologies
Crown National Auditorium
Modderfontein, Longmeadow


Date:
Thursday 6th May 2010


Time:
15:00 for 15:30 till 17:30


RSVP:
lorraine@consumersinfocus.co.za , no later than 28th April 2010
(limited space available)

Please contact Lorraine Geel between 28th April and 05 May 2010 to book if you receive this notice after 28th April 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.