Seminar: Metrohm Solutions for Food and Feed
Advanced Food/Feed/Beverage Analysis: From Sample Preparation to High-Throughput NIR Solutions
23-26 November 2026
Event
Save the date: November 23-26, 2026
Join Metrohm for an exclusive seminar on the latest advances in food and feed analysis. We'll cover the full analytical workflow, from sample preparation, primary methods for fat and protein determination to high-throughput NIR screening. You'll leave with practical insights you can apply straight away to get faster, more reliable results in your lab. Researchers, laboratory managers and industry professionals are all welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dates & Locations
23 November | Auckland
The FoodBowl
Training Room, 28 Verissimo Drive, Auckland 2022
24 November | Hamilton
Ruakura Conference Centre
SkyPoint Building, 3 Melody Lane, Hamilton East, Hamilton
26 November | Palmerston North
The Refectory
The Board Room, Massey university Campus, Palmerston North
Time
1.00 pm to 4.30 pm
Seminar Program
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Welcome & Introduction by Bella Learmonth & Kathryn Morrow
- Introduction to Metrohm
- Metrohm solutions for Food & Feed laboratories
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Sample Prep and Foundational Chemistry Analysis by Charles McKibbin
- Sample Preparation: The foundation of accurate, reproducible analysis
- Microwave-Assisted Fat determination: Rapid, efficient and solvent-saving
- Microwave-Assisted Protein Hydrolysis: Faster sample preparation for amino acid analysis
- Protein Determination: Kjeldahl vs Dumas, choosing the right method for your lab
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Afternoon Tea Break
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Fundamentals of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) by Danmar Gloria
- Fundamentals of NIR Spectroscopy
- Sampling considerations when using NIR
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Practical examples from Food & Feed application
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Hands-On Demonstration
- OMNIS NIRS
- Retsch ZM 300
- Questions and discussion
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Wrap-Up & Q&A
- Key takeaways
- Open discussion
- Feedback collection
- Networking