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Speaker Profile: Prof. J. O. Atteh, Professor of Animal Nutrition, University of Ilorin

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Professor Atteh is a Professor graduated from the University of Guelph, Canada, where he obtained M.Sc and Ph.D in Animal Nutrition.

Prof Atteh has been an academic staff of the Department of Animal Production, University of Ilorin, Nigeria for about 25 years. His academic/research specialization is in the area of Unconventional Feed Resources for monogastric animals.

Professor Atteh was a recipient of the Hubbard Farm Fellowship and also the Poultry Science Research Award given by the Poultry Science Association in recognition of the quality papers published. He is on the Honors Roll of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production . He has served as a livestock resource person for several World Bank Assisted Agricultural Development Projects in Nigeria and is a consultant to many feed millers and livestock farmers. He has been visiting professor to several Universities both in Nigeria and abroad. He is married with four children.

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 Geneva Speaker
Day 2 – Wednesday, May 19
11:30 Nutritional profile & potential of stevia as animal feed supplement

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 in Geneva is a showcase of the who’s who in Stevia sector, including top stevia growers, refiners, traders, key stevia organisations, government officials, scientists and investors who will highlight Upcoming opportunities, Pinpoints Regulatory Challenges & Shares Market Updates. To find more about Stevia World Europe in Geneva on May 18 & 19, 2010, please visit http://www.steviaworldforum.com

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Speaker Profile: Dr. Joel Perret, CEO, Greensweet Sas

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Joel Perret got his Science Doctorate from Paris VI University in Natural Sciences with a specialization in Molecular Biology. His professional experience started in fundamental research in Life Sciences and Genetic Engineering, then evolved to applied Research and Development and finally in Industrial and Supply Chain Management among different multinational companies (Limagrain, Danone, Best foods, Unilever).

He created the company GREENSWEET beginning of 2006 to develop and sell Stevia and Stevia products. From this date he has developed a strong know how on this plant and its derivatives

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 Geneva Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, May 18
09:50 Steviol glycosides from Stevia – Technical challenges & quality issues

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Speaker Profile: Greg Horn, Senior Director Technical Services, WILD Flavors Inc

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Greg Horn has been in the beverage industry for over 20 years. He recently accepted a new position at WILD Flavors, Inc. as the Senior Director, Sweetener Technology to manage the commercialization and application of stevia and taste modifiers for high intensity sweetners.Prior to that, Greg was the Senior Director of Technology and Innovation at WILD Flavors where his primary roles were to investigate the benefits, application and commercialization of novel health ingredients, natural colors, and specialty ingredients. Greg previously worked for Pepsi Cola managing the development and national rollout of several new initiatives.

He has presented numerous papers on product development, trends in the beverage industry and new innovations. Greg is serving as the Vice Chairperson of the Non-Traditional Beverage Committee in the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT).

Greg received his Masters in Food Science from University of California- Davis, a Masters in Management from New York Universuty, and a Bachelors in Food Science from Rutgers University.

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 Geneva Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, May 18
16:00 Formulating with Stevia for Food & Beverage applications

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Speaker Profile: Dr. Ozlem YESIL CELIKTAS, Asst. Prof. Dr. of Bioengineering, Ege University

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Ozlem YESIL CELIKTAS is a Chemical Engineer from Ankara University, with an M.Sc from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and a PhD in biotechnology from Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.

With international experience in Munich and Stockholm she has six years of industrial experience in manufacturing excellence. She is working as an Ass. Prof. Dr. at the Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering of Ege University since October, 2007.

Dr. Yesil Celiktas is carrying on research projects in the fields of particle formation (micro- and nanoparticles) and downstream processes particularly in regards to supercritical fluid technology. Reusage of industrial and forestry wastes and developing value added products out of these wastes are among her current research activities. Extraction of different plant materials such as stevia and application of these extracts into food substrates are being conducted as well.

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 Geneva Speaker
Day 2 – Wednesday, May 19
15:20 Utilization of Stevia Rebaudiana from Cultivation to Process Optimisation: A perspective from Turkey

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Speaker Profile: Dr. Andrew Saunders, Senior Research Technologist, Fonterra Brands

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Dr Andrew Saunders has been working in food R&D for 20 years after completing a Bachelor of Horticultural Science (Hons) in 1986 and a PhD in Plant Physiology in 1990, both through Massey University (New Zealand).

For 10 years he worked for a university-based applied research and development team supporting the New Zealand food industry, managing that team from 1998-2000. In 2000 he moved to the New Zealand Dairy Research Institute that subsequently became the Fonterra Research Centre.

He is a Senior Research Technologist for the consumer arm of the cooperative dairy company (Fonterra Brands) carrying out applied research and supporting product development. His interests include food product reformulation, rheology, extrusion, protein functionality, storage stability, ingredient interactions and sensory evaluation.

He has published several peer reviewed articles, along with over 200 client and company research reports, and has been an active professional member of the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology.

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 Geneva Speaker
Day 2 – Wednesday, May 19
09:30 Wonder from Down Under

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Speaker Profile: Mrs. Justine Lord, Market Development Manager, Overseal Natural Ingredients

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Justine Lord has worked for Overseal, part of the Naturex Group, as Talin® Business Manager for the last 3 years.

Prior to this she has held a number of commercial and marketing roles at Overseal, Natraceutical and also at Kerry Ingredients.

Justine has a technical background and after graduating started her professional career as a food development technologist before making the move into the commercial world some 10 years later.

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 Geneva Speaker
Day 1 – Tuesday, May 18
14:05 Talin® and Stevia – A Natural Synergy

2nd Stevia World Europe 2010 in Geneva is a showcase of the who’s who in Stevia sector, including top stevia growers, refiners, traders, key stevia organisations, government officials, scientists and investors who will highlight Upcoming opportunities, Pinpoints Regulatory Challenges & Shares Market Updates. To find more about Stevia World Europe in Geneva on May 18 & 19, 2010, please visit http://www.steviaworldforum.com

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