Seminars - October 2008

 

Everything European - A Comprehensive Guide to European Food Law

1 - 2 October 2008

This two-day course aims to provide delegates with comprehensive coverage of the principles and application of EC food law.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/everythi…

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Food Styling for Photography

2 October 2008, Ash Photography Studios, Gloucestershire

This one day hands-on course at a photographic studio will give you some invaluable hints and tips on how to style food and drink for a beautiful end result.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/381p3.pd…

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Emulsions and Emulsifiers - The Essential Guide to Stable Products

7 - 8 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK

Come on this course to learn about all the main emulsifier types - what to use where, and why; the best ways of stabilising emulsions and maintaining shelf life, and the best investigative techniques.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/201P1.pd…

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Food and Drink Microbiology for Non-microbiologists

8 October 2008, Exeter

This introductory one-day course is specifically tailored to describe to non-microbiologists the various kinds and types of microorganisms associated with foods.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/micro200…

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US Legal Labels – The Essential Guide to Labelling and Marketing Products in the USA

9 October 2008, LFI, Surrey, UK

This course is structured to review current food legislation, to provide basic knowledge of all the major labelling concerns when preparing a product for the U.S. market.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/uslegall…

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RIPH Level 4 Award in Managing Food Safety

13 – 17 October 2008, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

Advanced food safety course aimed at managers in catering or food manufacturing. An in-depth course for those already qualified to Level 3.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

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EU Nutrition and Health Claims Workshop

14 October 2008, Copthorne Hotel, Salford Quays, Manchester, UK

The EU Nutrition and Health Claims Workshop will examine the issues surrounding this regulation, which lays down harmonised rules for the use of health and nutritional claims on foods for member states within the European Union.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/406P1.pd…

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Introduction to Food Science

14 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey

This popular course gives an excellent introduction to the science of food, and enables delegates to understand the jargon that their colleagues are talking!

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/298P3.pd…

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Sainsbury's Quality Training Programme

14 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International and Sainsbury’s HQ, Holborn, London

This course has been set up in conjunction with Sainsbury’s to enable their suppliers to understand the principles and practice of sensory evaluation, and how to apply these within the Sainsbury’s Quality Attribute System (QAS).

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/139pjsqa…

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Additives and Ingredients in Food and Drink

15 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK

A guide to the main additives and ingredients used in food and drink.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/120P1.pd…

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All About Additives - Legislative Guide to Additives

16 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK

This course provides a comprehensive review of how additives are regulated in the EU. It covers the use of additives and associated labelling issues.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/229P1.pd…

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Tim How's

20th October 2008, Vintners’ Hall in London

Tim How, the retiring CEO of Majestic Wine Warehouses and recently named "Man of the Year" (Drinks Business Awards 2008) will take to the stage on Monday 20th October at the 13th Vintners’ Company WSET Annual Lecture to impart some of his retailing wisdom. How’s lecture, entitled "Twenty years at the sharp end of the industry...what’s in-store for the next twenty?" is taking place at the Vintners’ Hall in London at 6.30pm and will be followed by supper. This event is by invitation only, though should you wish to attend this inspirational, not-to-be missed evening, please contact Elizabeth O’Callaghan at the WSET eocallaghan@wset.co.uk

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An Introduction to Writing Product Specifications

21 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7RY, UK

This course will consider the issues associated with using and writing specifications, whether as a supplier or user of the product.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/392P1.pd…

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Rheology & Texture of Food Explaining the Science

21 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey

This newly developed course is aimed at Technical Laboratory Assistants and Development Staff who currently are new to using rheometers and texture analysers.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/400p1.pd…

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Food and Drink Microbiology for Non-microbiologists

22 October 2008, Exeter

This introductory one-day course is specifically tailored to describe to non-microbiologists the various kinds and types of microorganisms associated with foods

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/micro200…

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London Markets Symposium

23rd October 2008, City Hall, The Queens Walk, London, SE1 2AA

This unique and timely symposium addresses the key issues and opportunities offered by the fruit and vegetable, flower, meat and fish markets of London both locally and across the UK.

Details: www.aolm.co.uk/register.php

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Foundation Certificate in HACCP Principles

23 October 2008, Leeds

This one day Level 1 course is especially designed for staff that need to understand HACCP, but not to the detail of the Intermediate Certificate.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/haccp200…

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A Complete Guide to Product Development - Ideas to Marketplace

23 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK

This course follows the whole Product Development process by covering the essential stages of getting your product to launch.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/069P1.pd…

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RIPH Diploma in Nutrition & Health

27 - 30th October 2008, Broughton Hall Business Park, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 3AE

Advanced nutrition course which provides an in-depth knowledge of nutrition and is ideal for catering managers. Delegates should hold the Certificate in Nutrition & Health, or equivalent.

Details: www.vwa.co.uk

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Supplier Assurance Auditing

28 - 29 October 2008, Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK

This course concentrates on the use of auditing in the context of a Supplier Assurance system, Practical exercises are incorporated throughout the course and reference is made to several of the standards currently in use (BRC, ISO 9000-2000 etc.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/391P1.pd…

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Oils and Fats - Production, Properties and Uses

28 - 29 October 2008, LFI, Surrey, UK

An essential course for food industry staff wishing to gain a good understanding of the properties of oils and fats and the processes involved in their manufacture.

Details: www.leatherheadfood.com/lfi/pdf/OilsFats…

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