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Advancing Quality in the Flavour & Fragrance Industry

The flavour and fragrance industry plays a vital role in delivering the quality, consistency and sensory experiences consumers expect from food, beverages, cosmetics and household products. As product formulations become increasingly sophisticated, reliable quality control and analytical testing are more important than ever. To support knowledge sharing across the industry,
SAAFFI, Bragan Ingredients and Anton Paar Southern Africa are pleased to host a collaborative workshop on September 17, 2026. 

The event will feature Nomvuyo (Bragan Ingredients), who will discuss the importance of quality control in flavor manufacturing; and Anton Paar Southern Africa, presenting "The Evolution of Digital Density Measurement in the Flavor & Fragrance Industry, highlighting the role of density measurement in modern quality-control workflows".


Event details:

  • Date: September 17, 2026
  • Time: 08:00 - 13:00
  • Location: Anton Paar Midrand
     

What You'll Gain:

  • By attending this workshop, participants will:
  • Gain practical insights into quality control in the flavor and fragrance industry.
  • Learn best practices for improving laboratory efficiency and measurement reliability.
  • Understand the role of density measurement in modern quality-control workflows.
  • Hear real-world perspectives from Anton Paar.
  • Network with industry professionals and exchange technical knowledge.
  • Receive a certificate of attendance.

NOTE: Please wear lab appropriate shoes to be able to gain access to the lab for live demonstrations. 

Ms. Akhona Qambela, Ms Nomvuyo Mlombi (Language: Føroyskt)

Venue: Midrand, Afrika-Borwa, Anton Paar South Africa Johannesburg
End of registration: 15 Sept 2026

Contact person and registration:
Ms Lorin Hosken
Tel.: +27 82 900 5623
lorin.hosken[at]anton-paar.com

Akhona Qambela

Akhona obtained her BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from Rhodes University and joined Anton Paar Southern Africa in 2014 as part of the Measurement Department. She has extensive experience working with clients across various industries and, in 2021, she was promoted to Product Manager for Refractive Index and Polarimetry. In 2025, she advanced to the role of Team Leader for Measurement, and in 2026 she was appointed Sales Manager for Measurement. Her main focus is providing solutions for R&D and quality control in Gauteng and the surrounding inland provinces.

Nomvuyo Mlombi

Nomvuyo Mlombi - A Product Specialist at Bragan Ingredients. She studied Food Technology at the University of Johannesburg, and she is passionate about product innovation and achieving clean labeling in the African market. In her role, she works closely with marketing, sales, and suppliers to provide technical support and help drive ingredient innovations. She also supports the R&D team by bridging communication between sales, procurement, and product development to ensure we use ingredients in the most effective way to minimize quality issues and maximizing performance.