Launching in October 2007, Lab trade fair and conference will showcase international manufacturers and provide professionals with the opportunity to discuss issues in the food and beverage industry
Leipziger Messe announces the food science laboratory track which completes the extensive conference programme at Lab 2007.
With the introduction of the 2004 European Union guidelines on the labelling of genetically modified (GM) ingredients and growing concerns over diseases such as avian flu and BSE, the need for comprehensive methods of food testing and analysis is becoming increasingly important.
The food science laboratory conference stream, chaired by Paul Berryman, research director for Leatherhead Food International, will facilitate discussion of these issues.
A former public analyst, Berryman has worked in the food testing industry for 27 years and will provide an insight into methods of testing, application examples and process optimisation at Lab.
The conference stream will give industry experts the chance to share knowledge on the importance of these issues, and present a wide variety of topics Berryman comments: "The food and beverage industry comprises a wide range of processes, including research and development, manufacturing and quality control.
"Scientific testing and analysis is an essential part of each of these stages, from determining ingredients to verifying food authenticity and complying with strict regulations.
"This conference stream at Lab will provide the ideal forum for industry professionals to address food science and safety issues, and to gain an insight into improving current processes."
