This year’s Australasian Grain Science Conference will bring together Australian, New Zealand and international scientific and technical experts under the theme ‘Grain Technology for Consumer Nutrition’

Focusing on the topics:

• Grain breeding

• Process technologies

• Global product innovation

• Bioactive components

• Dietary fibres

• Starch modification

• Dough technology

• Consumer perception

• Human nutrition

Australasian Grain Science

High-profile speakers on each topic have been invited to present lectures. A pre-conference ‘New Zealand Grains Symposium’ at Lincoln University and post-conference ‘Local Food Industry and Wine Producers Study Tour’ will be offered.

A welcome reception on September 20 and a Gala Dinner on September 21 are planned, giving guests the change to mingle and discuss ideas.

The Rydges Hotel, Christchurch, New Zealand will be the venue for all sessions.

Updates for the conference will be posted on the website ausgrainscience.org.au.