Event Details

SAAFoST together with the University of the Free State and the Central University of Technology, are inviting all food industry companies and professionals to an information-sharing and networking event. Some of the current services from these institutions and interesting research findings will be shared. Should sufficient interest be shown, a separate SAAFoST branch will be started in Bloemfontein to accommodate current and future members and enable more events in future.

Jul 11, 2024

16:30 - 19:00 GMT+2

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Creative Lab, Agriculture Building
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

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Agenda

  • 16:30 - 17:00Arrival
    17:00 - 17:15Welcome and SAAFoST presentation
    17:15 - 17:25Meat Science at the University of the Free State

    Arno Hugo

    Lecturer and Researcher at University of Freestate

    17:25 - 17:35Food Quality and Food Safety at the UFS

    Celia Hugo

    Lecturer and Researcher at University of the Free State

    17:35 - 17:50Nixtamalization in SA: Transforming maize to sustain a nation

    Alba du Toit

    Senior Lecture at University of Freestate

    17:50 - 18:00Food Innovation, agro-processing, soy development and more!

    Vuyelwa Felicia Nkoi

    Ms at University of Free State

    Maryna De Wit

    Associate Professor at University of the Free State

    18:00 - 18:10Sensory lab and services

    Carina Bothma

    Senior lecturer at University of Free State

    Almaré De Bruin

    Sensory Technician at UFS

    18:10 - 18:30A Synopsis of the Centre for Applied Food Sustainability and Biotechnology

    Ryk Lues

    Professor at Central University of Technology

    18:30 - 18:45Tasting Session with CUT

Speakers

  • Carina Bothma (Senior lecturer at University of Free State)

    Carina Bothma

    Senior lecturer at University of Free State

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  • Almaré De Bruin (Sensory Technician at UFS)

    Almaré De Bruin

    Sensory Technician at UFS

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  • Maryna De Wit (Associate Professor at University of the Free State)

    Maryna De Wit

    Associate Professor at University of the Free State

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  • Arno Hugo (Lecturer and Researcher at University of Freestate)

    Arno Hugo

    Lecturer and Researcher at University of Freestate

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  • Celia Hugo (Lecturer and Researcher at University of the Free State)

    Celia Hugo

    Lecturer and Researcher at University of the Free State

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  • Ryk Lues (Professor at Central University of Technology)

    Ryk Lues

    Professor at Central University of Technology

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  • Vuyelwa Felicia Nkoi (Ms at University of Free State)

    Vuyelwa Felicia Nkoi

    Ms at University of Free State

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  • Alba du Toit (Senior Lecture at University of Freestate)

    Alba du Toit

    Senior Lecture at University of Freestate

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