According to Campden BRI, the recognition of the health benefits of oats by regulatory authorities in Europe and the USA has led to an increased use of this traditional crop. In response to this major upturn in the interest in oats, Campden BRI is holding a 2-day conference - "Oats: exploiting the benefits and overcoming the challenges" - on 31st October – 1st November.
“This conference will cover the whole production chain from breeding to the consumer, to expand the understanding of oat and oat product quality and how this can be controlled,” said Gary Tucker, event director. “It will focus on the food uses of oats, with an emphasis on the health benefits of beta-glucan, the suitability of oats for people with coeliac disease and the development of innovative, healthy products.”
Colin Brown, past president of the British Oat and Barley Millers’ Association, will present the key note lecture on the future options for oats.
