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Sunday, April 27, 2008

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Registration & Reception Sponsored by Gelita

Join fellow participants for a complimentary two hour reception with Hors-d'oeuvre & Drinks. 

Monday, April 28, 2008

8:00 a.m. Registration, Breakfast
Join fellow participants for continental breakfast & informal discussion

9:00 Welcome & Conference Overview

	Conference Update
	Participant Introductions - A chance to identify fellow participants and to enhance opportunities for valuable networking during the conference and breaks

10:00 IMR International; San Diego, CA
Mr. Dennis Seisun, President
“Hydrocolloid Overview - Past, Present, Future”  

	Market Size & Distribution
	Landmarks in Production, Price, Channels
	Strategic Alliances
	New Paradigm for Future Growth

10:30 Refreshments

11:00 Alfred L. Wolff;  Hamburg, Germany
Ms. Sandra Meixner, Manager QC & Safety
“From Nature to Nutrition - Hydrocolloids for a Functional Future"  

	Acacia Gum - Unique Among Hydrocolloids
	Improving the Functionality of Nature
	Versatility & Functionality for Future Applications
	Health Aspects & Nutritional Claims

11:30 CSIRO; Adelaide, Australia
Dr. David Topping, Chief Research Scientist
“Starches - A New Paradigm for Structure, Fiber & Health"

	Dietary Fiber & Health
	Linking Starches & Fiber
	Resistant Starch Intake - Actual vs Ideal
	Major Opportunities for Product Development

12:00 Roundtable Luncheon Sponsored by ALFRED L. WOLFF

2:00 CSM Baker Supplies; Diemen, Netherlands
Mr. Roel Orsel, VP R&D
“Delivering Value Through Hydrocolloid Lab Libraries"

	Value Development Through Speed
	Supplier Training of End-User Product Developers
	Lab Library Concept in Hydrocolloidselopment

2:30 Danisco; Brabrand, Denmark
Mr. Ole Sogaard Andersen, Chief Sales & Application Officer
“Chinese Hydrocolloids - Threat or Opportunity?"  

	Supply & Demand
	Chinese Hydrocolloids - Balance & Sustainability
	Benefiting from the Chinese Model

3:00 Refreshments

3:30 Kraft Foods; East Hanover, USA
Dr. Suzanne Case, Section Manager - Ingredients
“Hierarchy of Hydrocolloid Needs"

	Foundation of Hydrocolloids
	Shift from Material to Physiological Functionality
	Hiearchy of Benefits - Claims Today vs Claims of the Future

4:00 Panel Discussion - Trends in Nutrition & Hydrocolloids
Matching Consumer Perceptions with Scientific Reality 
Question & Answer Session with five panelists.

6:00 Dep. Hotel by bus to the Golden Gate Yacht Club

7:00 Reception & Cocktails - Hosted by Shemberg
Please join us for complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 

8:00 Dinner Banquet - Golden Gate Yacht Club
An opportunity to socialize with speakers and delegates, an informal and relaxed setting to continue networking opportunities. 

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

8:00 Breakfast
Network and plan your "Hydrocolloid" day

9:00 Gelita; Eberbach, Germany
Dr. Tom Keenan
“Gelatin - A Proud History with A Long Future"  

	From Small Beginnings to a Global Presence
	Evolution of Functionality
	Matching Supply & Demand
	Addressing Consumer Concerns

9:30 Keller & Heckman; Washington, DC
Mr. Mel Drozen, Partner
“Hydrocolloids - The Evolving US Environment"  

	Chinese Quality Issues - Hydrocolloid Impact
	Labeling & Advertising - Minefield & Opportunities
	Consumer Concerns - Calories, Fiber, Organic, Natural, GM Free

10:00 Del Monte Foods; Pittsburgh, PA
Mr. Jim Cain, Director New Ventures & Fruit R&D
“Consumer Based Product Development"  

	Trends - Food & Customer
	Factors - Regulatory, Labeling, Communication
	Identifying - Best Choice

10:30 Refreshments

11:00 Nestlé USA Inc.; Glendale, CA
Dr. Helmut Traitler - VP Innovation Partnerships
“Ingredients for a Successful Partnership"  

	More Than Semantics
	Relationship Chronology
	Success Stories

11:30 Numico; Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Mr. Willem van der Meijs - Manager Prod. Development Clinical Nutrition
“Evolution of Hydrocolloids in Advanced Medical Nutrition"

	Typical Hydrocolloids Used
	Relevance of Texture to Dysphagia Patients
	Custom Quality Requirements

12:00 Lunch sponsored by Gum Technology
Socialize and Network with Speakers and Attendees

2:00 USDA-ARS; Albany, California
Dr. Wallace Yokoyama - Research Scientist
“Metabolic Disease Prevention—An Under-Appreciated Hydrocolloid Property"

	Hydrocolloids & Metabolism
	Hydrocolloids in Obesity Control
	Variance in Bio-Availability

2:30 Unilever; Vlaardigen, Netherlands
Dr. Anna Ström - Scientist
“Hydrocolloid Needs - A User Perspective"

	Nutrition & Health from Polysaccharides
	Spoonable Structure - Future Needs
	Sourcing Issues & Functional Interchangeability
	Novel Properties from New Raw Materials

3:00 Conference Summary & Conclusions
Dennis Seisun, IMR International

	Recap of Food Hydrocolloids 2008
	Final Questions & Comments
	Suggestions for the Next Food Hydrocolloid Conference in Europe

 

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