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Course Overview

This short course will cover establishment of snack food facilities, operating principles of the three major types of extruders, and supporting equipment. Topics include fried corn chips, corn tortilla chips, friction extruder-puffed fried and baked snacks, single, twin-screw extruder snacks, high protein and whole grain snacks, cereal chips, fryers and ovens, packaging, and quality assurance.

Participants completing the course will be awarded a certificate and are eligible for 30 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

Please direct questions about the certificate to Mian Riaz. For questions related to the registration process, please contact TEES EDGE.

Learning Objectives

What you Will See

Train production personnel in principles and characteristics of extruders and support systems (drying, coating, packaging) for effective selection and operation.

Review current practices for preparation of fried corn chips, corn tortilla chips, half products, high protein snacks and other extruded snacks.

Familiarize attendees with practical aspects of snack foods processing technology.

Registration Fees and Payment Details

  • Early Bird Rate is $1,495.00 - Register by March 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. (CT)
    • $1,595.00 in-person and live-online per course registration (non-refundable)
    • After March 1, 2026, the registration fee will increase by $100
  • A 10% discount is available if three or more individuals from the same organization register for the course
  • SNAC International Members get 25% discount. 
  • Credit Card or Electronic Check - Please have payment ready to apply during registration.
  • Request Approval for Invoicing / Wire Transfer 
  • Payment for the course must be received prior to the course start date.
  • Please note that if you plan to apply payment via a wire transfer, a standard $30 fee will apply.

Attending In-Person

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

Reservations for lodging should be made directly by attendee. A block of rooms has been reserved at Home2 Suites by Hilton for short course participants at the special rate of $129/night plus tax for single occupancy. This rate includes breakfast, self-parking and an evening reception for the registered participants. 

Reservations may be made at this special rate directly via the personalized group link below.  Additionally, you may call the hotel directly to make your reservations.  Ask for the group rate associated with the  Extrusion short course. Hotel reservations must be received before March 1, 2026  in order to get the special rate.

Click HERE to reserve your room at Home2Suites by Hilton.

If traveling to College Station without a car, the following Hotels are near the classroom space, Zachry Engineering Education Complex, where the course will be held.

  • Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center - 1.6 mi
  • The George - 0.5 mi
  • Cavalry Court - 0.6 mi

TRANSPORTATION:

Easterwood Airport at College Station is easily reached by several daily flights. From Dallas/Fort Worth Intercontinental Airport, connect via American Airlines. The airport code for Easterwood Airport is CLL.

You can schedule a pickup with GroundShuttle.com (855.303.4415) from George Bush Intercontinental airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby airport (HOB).

REGISTRATION:

The registration fee for the short course includes a light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments at breaks, a short course eBook manual, and certificates of completion. Registration fees are not refundable, but substitute personnel may be sent by the same firm. Space is limited; therefore, applications will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis.

SHORT COURSE CONDUCT:

All short course sessions will be informal. Questions are encouraged during the lectures, breaks, and social periods. Laptops are allowed in the classroom to follow the presentations in the short course eBook manual. Rights to cancel this course with refund, to deny service, to substitute speakers, and to change schedules, as necessary to expedite the course, are reserved. Texas A&M University System policy does not allow inclusion of alcoholic beverages in registration fees.

Attending Live-Online

  • An internet connection: broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • This course will be hosted live-online, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Central time, via Zoom. For more information visit support.zoom.us
  • Please note: This short course will be conducted in English. Translations and/or recordings will not be provided to zoom participants, per university policy.

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