Comments Provided to FDA on Labeling

AACC Intl. submitted comments April 30, 2008 to FDA regarding Food Labeling: Revision of Reference Values and Mandatory Nutrients. The Whole Grain Task Force created the letter on behalf of the members.

New for 2008! Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration
A special Early Bird registration date of June 1 has been added for the annual meeting in Hawaii. Plan ahead this year and you can save hundreds of dollars. Registration open soon.

Donate to the Manhattan Section Student Travel Fund
Assist the grain science leaders of tomorrow by supporting their travel costs to the AACC Intl. Annual Meeting. Contact Michael Tilley to pledge your support.

Make a Connection That Makes a Difference
The Professional Development Panel invites you to take part in the mentoring program, designed to foster relationships between experienced members and those with less professional experience. Applications are due July 1, 2008.

Labs Sought for Collaborative AACC Intl. Cookie Flour Study
The Soft Wheat Flour and Products Technical Committee is organizing a collaborative study to validate a revised method that predicts the general utility and quality of soft wheat flour for production. Contact Art Bettge at +1.509 335.4062.

First Revision of Alveograph Handbook Now On Sale
The AlveoConsistograph Handbook, Second Edition is an essential resource that helps you interpret results and modify procedures in your lab to optimize product quality and consistency. Order and save $30 for a limited time.

Cereal Chemistry Feature Article
Glycemic Response to Oat Bran Muffins Treated to Vary Molecular Weight of beta-Glucan.