Training course for thermal processes for canned foods

MANILA, Philippines - The Food Development Center (FDC) of the National Food Authority (NFA) will conduct a training course on the “Establishment of Thermal Processes for Canned Foods” on June 18-21, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Food Development Center (FDC) Compound, FTI Complex, Taguig City.

FDC developed this training course to upgrade the technical capability of retort operators in the operation of thermal processing system specifically to provide basic information on the essential parts and operation of retort equipment and to emphasize the importance of retorting process where safety and stability of canned foods are concerned.

The course will last four days with three hours lecture-discussions, 19 hours of hands-on exercises and demonstrations, and two hours examination. The examination on thermal process calculations will be given to participants to monitor the learning process.

The course fee is P7,500.00 per participants inclusive of a training manual, lunches and snacks. We encourage interested participants to make their reservations early through payment of the required fee. Please make checks payable to the National Food Authority-Food  Development Center.

Participants may opt to stay at the FDC dormitory with air-conditioned rooms that can accommodate two persons per room. Adjoining rooms share a toilet and bath with hot shower. Room charge is P790.00 per room per day for double occupancy and P600.00 per room per day for single occupancy.

For further inquiries, please contact Sonia B. Tala, National Food Authority, Food Development Center, FTI Complex, Taguig City at Telephone Nos. 838-4014; 838-4561; 838-4478; 838-4601; Fax No. 838-4016 and 838-4692 and at E-mailaddress: [email protected].