FiSA Congress Highlights Latest Innovations and Trends in Food Ingredients

SAO PAULO, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- In parallel with its Trade Show, exhibiting new technologies, processes and products, FiSA 2010 – Latin America's largest and most comprehensive event for food ingredients – will also hold an International Congress, with presentations on the sector's main innovations and trends.

The 15th Food ingredients South America (FiSA) will be held on September 21−23, in the Blue Pavilion (Pavilhao Azul) of the Expo Center Norte exhibition centre, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The programming of the FiSA 2010 Congress is divided into five major subjects, all with fundamental importance for the food industry: Cost reduction Vs. Innovation; Intestinal Health; New Natural and Functional Ingredients; Processes for the Food Industry; and Functional Ingredients and their Applications.  

Speakers and lecturers from seven countries – Brazil, Mexico, the United States, Sweden, Belgium, Argentina and Holland – will present at the Congress. Speakers include executives and researchers from more than 25 companies and institutions – including ITAL – the Food Technology Institute, linked to the Sao Paulo State Government Agriculture and Supply Department.

The congress will feature more than 25 presentations. Highlights of the subject matter include: "Applications of Transglutaminase in Meat Products – Innovation and Reduction of Cost", "Enrichment of Foods with Fibre", "Global Trends in the Development of Natural Functional Ingredients", "An Original Diuretic and Weight Control Agent Produced from the Fruit of the Cactus", "Strengthen your Product Line with Bone and Joint Nutrients", and "A New Form of Soluble Propolis Extract as a Functional Ingredient for Foods and Beverages".

The program was constructed by the Technical Committee of FiSA 2010, which includes specialists from food organizations and other leading sector professionals. The Committee evaluated 50 proposals for presentations, taking into account two main factors: innovation and degree of application for the food industry.

Those interested in attending the Congress can purchase the complete 3-day package for a reduced price, or purchase a ticket for each day separately. The complete program can be found on FiSA website: www.fi-events.com.br.

UBM Brazil

FiSA is organized by UBM Brazil (www.ubmbrazil.com.br), the Brazilian arm of United Business Media Limited (UBM), an originally English multinational specialized in trade shows and business media. The group, which has 6,500 employees, brings together buyers and suppliers all over the world through specialized events, and print and electronic media.

UBM was the first multinational trade show organizer to operate in the Brazilian market, in 1994. Since then it has become Brazil's third largest organizer of international events.

SOURCE UBM Brazil