Clextral, OSU announce Food Extrusion Workshop
The session aims to provide an understanding of new technologies and applications.
Clextral and The Ohio State University have announced the dates for their 2026 Food Extrusion Workshop, June 9-12.
The Food Extrusion Workshop aims to offer a comprehensive and diverse curriculum designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of food extrusion technology, its applications, and the latest innovations shaping the industry. Over the course of three and a half days, participants will embark on a journey from the fundamentals of food extrusion to the advancements that are revolutionizing the field.
Participants will explore the extrusion process as it relates to the production of direct expanded (DX) food products and extruded ingredients such as high protein, fiber snacks, breakfast cereals, precooked flours, Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP) products, and High Moisture Extrusion (HME). By the end of this workshop, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to stay at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of food extrusion.
Live demonstrations will feature:
- Clextral's EV32 Twin-Screw Extruder
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Quality control parameters and analytical methods
- Equipment design principles and operation
- Consumer sensory testing
Class sessions will be held on The Ohio State University Campus in Columbus, OH. The class will be held from 8 am to 5 pm on Tuesday - Thursday and from 8 am to 12:30 pm on Friday.
The cost to attend is $1,000 per person by the early bird registration deadline of March 27, 2026. This fee covers instruction, hands-on pilot plant demos, manual, lunch, and certificate. After the early bird date, the registration fee is $1,100 per person until the registration deadline of June 1, 2026. All registrations after this deadline will have a $100 late fee, based on availability. Click here for more information and to register.
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