Exploring Food Shelf-Life Analysis

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What you'll gain from this course

Live online sessions with industry-recognised experts

Hands-on exercises and real-world application

Engaging group discussions and activities

Networking with peers and trainers

In a world where consumers increasingly prioritize food quality and safety, understanding the science behind food shelf life is essential for both producers and consumers. Join us for a half-day virtual course, where you will delve into the details of food shelf life, learning how to assess and ensure product quality.

Consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about food quality and are paying close attention to food labels. One area of interest is the determination and the need of the best before date and shelf life of foods in the supermarkets. Determining the shelf life of a food product involves considering the microbiological, physical, and chemical deterioration of the food product over time and using the appropriate analytical and sensory methods to assess product quality.

This course will be delivered in a live, virtual, interactive format, providing you with the flexibility to attend from the comfort of your own environment. Join us for this course and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the highest quality and safety of food products. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the ever-evolving food industry!

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, learners will be able to:

Define shelf-life and influencing factors and the concept of shelf life and expiry dates
Evaluation method for shelf-life testing and employing appropriate testing methods in assessing product quality and longevity
Sensory attributes and product shelf-life and interpret sensory data
Accelerated shelf-life testing approaches and how to predict how a product will perform

Who Should Attend

Audience

This half-day course is ideal for professionals in the food industry, including product developers, quality control managers, food technologists, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of food shelf-life analysis.

Technology Requirements:

Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, participants are encouraged to join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected].

Computer & Internet Connection:

Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.

Compatible Web Browsers:

The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox.

Accommodations

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected].