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Asia's rise in
the 21st century will profoundly affect Australia's food and feed
systems. Demand for food in Asia is likely to double between 2010 and
2050, with China accounting for 43% of increased demand, particularly
for beef, dairy products, sheep meat and sugar.
In three months time, delegates from across Australia, New Zealand the South Pacific and South East
Asia will descend on Queensland's Gold coast for the Australasian Milling Conference (AMC).
Organised by the Stock Feed Manufacturers' Council of Australia (SFMCA), Australian Technical Millers' Association (ATMA) and Feed Ingredients and Additives Association of Australia (FIAAA), the AMC is now in to its
13th edition, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world's leading conferences for feed and flour millers.
What will the AMC include?
The 2014 AMC will explore the opportunities and actions required in the feed and food industries in order to prosper in the Asian Century. The event will present the latest technologies, processes and innovations in a bid to drive both domestic and international growth.
Harnessing a high quality program with exceptional speakers, the AMC program will include joint milling industry as well as split feed and flour sessions in line with its 'Food & Feed for Asia' theme.
The AMC opening plenary session will feature over 1,300 conference delegates including:
Harnessing a high quality program with exceptional speakers, the AMC program will include joint milling industry as well as split feed and flour sessions in line with its 'Food & Feed for Asia' theme.
The AMC opening plenary session will feature over 1,300 conference delegates including:
- Brent Finlay of NFF speaking about the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture
- Greg Mills of the Australian Centre for Food Integrity will then discuss how to build consumer trust and confidence in today's modern Australian food systems
- Keynote feed industry speaker Mario Cutait, International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) president will speak about challenges in the global feed market
- Didier Jans, secretary general, FEFANA will present on controls over feed additives and potential for global recognition of certification
- Ken Hall, senior vice-president of AB Mauri will provide insight into the Asian bakery market and how to build business in Asia
- Dr Irfan Hashmi, IAOM will speak on heat treated flour as well as international milling training
When/where is the AMC?
The AMC will take place from 25 - 27 May 2014 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia.
The AMC will take place from 25 - 27 May 2014 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, Australia.
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