FiSA Congress Highlights Latest Innovations and Trends in Food Ingredients

Specialists from seven countries, representing the food industry and food-related research institutions, will present at FiSA 2010 - Latin America's most comprehensive event for the food ingredients sector

SAO PAULO, August 3, 2010 - In parallel with its Trade Show, exhibiting new technologies, processes
and products, FiSA 2010 - Latin America's largest and most comprehensive
event for food ingredients - will also hold an International Congress, with
presentations on the sector's main innovations and trends.

The 15th Food ingredients South America (FiSA) will be held on September
21-23, in the Blue Pavilion (Pavilhao Azul) of the Expo Center Norte
exhibition centre, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The programming of the FiSA 2010 Congress is divided into five major
subjects, all with fundamental importance for the food industry: Cost
reduction Vs. Innovation; Intestinal Health; New Natural and Functional
Ingredients; Processes for the Food Industry; and Functional Ingredients and
their Applications.

Speakers and lecturers from seven countries - Brazil, Mexico, the United
States, Sweden, Belgium, Argentina and Holland - will present at the
Congress. Speakers include executives and researchers from more than 25
companies and institutions - including ITAL - the Food Technology Institute,
linked to the Sao Paulo State Government Agriculture and Supply Department.

The congress will feature more than 25 presentations. Highlights of the
subject matter include: "Applications of Transglutaminase in Meat Products -
Innovation and Reduction of Cost", "Enrichment of Foods with Fibre", "Global
Trends in the Development of Natural Functional Ingredients", "An Original
Diuretic and Weight Control Agent Produced from the Fruit of the Cactus",
"Strengthen your Product Line with Bone and Joint Nutrients", and "A New Form
of Soluble Propolis Extract as a Functional Ingredient for Foods and
Beverages".

The program was constructed by the Technical Committee of FiSA 2010,
which includes specialists from food organizations and other leading sector
professionals. The Committee evaluated 50 proposals for presentations, taking
into account two main factors: innovation and degree of application for the
food industry.

Those interested in attending the Congress can purchase the complete
3-day package for a reduced price, or purchase a ticket for each day
separately. The complete program can be found on FiSA website:
www.fi-events.com.br.

UBM Brazil

FiSA is organized by UBM Brazil (www.ubmbrazil.com.br), the
Brazilian arm of United Business Media Limited (UBM), an originally English
multinational specialized in trade shows and business media. The group, which
has 6,500 employees, brings together buyers and suppliers all over the world
through specialized events, and print and electronic media.

UBM was the first multinational trade show organizer to operate in the
Brazilian market, in 1994. Since then it has become Brazil's third largest
organizer of international events.

    Event details
    Food Ingredients South America (FiSA) 2010
    September 21-23
    Location:       Expo Center Norte - Blue Pavilion
    Address:        Rua Jose Bernardo Pinto 333, Vila Guilherme,
                    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Organized by:   UBM Brazil
    Website:        www.fi-events.com.br

UBM Brazil, Mr. Ronaldo Luiz Mendes Araujo, +55-(11)-7631-6227, imprensa at fi-events.com.br, or Ms. Eliane Nunes, +55-(11)-4689-1935 Ext. 2093, Fax, +55-(11)-4689-1926, enunes at ubmbrazil.com.br; or UBM Live, Mrs. Rotem Zur Klapwijk, +31-(0)20-40-99-560, Fax, +31-(0)20-36-32-616, Rotem.ZurKlapwijk at ubm.com