June 27 to 29 in Westlake Village, California

2011 International
Berry Health Benefits
Symposium
Host Sponsors

Dole

California Strawberries

ORBC


US Highbush Blueberry Council

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2011 Berry Health Benefits Symposium

Berries are increasingly viewed as having a profound impact against the diseases of aging including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and age related mental decline.

Are berries truly a superfood with health benefits for everyone? Hear the evidence at the 4th Biennial Berry Health Benefits Symposium.

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Why you should attend this year's symposium
  • Hear the newest research on berries and human health featuring advances in clinical, basic, and applied fields.
  • Learn what gives the dietary intake of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and cranberries a positive effect on human disease prevention.
  • Attend sessions on Heart Health, Metabolism, Cancer, Brain Aging, and Compositional Chemistry and Biological effects.
  • Attend the newest session "What Berry Health Means For You."
  • Meet and network with others involved in nutrition and health.
Who should attend this year's symposium
  • Scientific community
  • Berry packers and growers
  • Health and wellness professionals
  • CEO’s in the health conscious food industry
  • R&D specialists
  • Sales and marketing executives
  • Students
Symposium Highlights
  • Keynote Dinner – Christine Palumbo, MBA, RD
  • California Berry Health – Closing Event – an insider's look at the California berry industry
  • What Berry Health Means For You – Monday, June 27, 2011
        Sessions on:
        • Marketing to the Berry Health Message
        • Berry Research Trends – from the laboratory to the consumer
        • Labeling for Berry Health
        • Berry Health terminology for the layperson
  • Poster Session
    • Call for Poster Submissions: The symposium features a poster session allowing scientists to share their latest research findings. The most outstanding poster presented by a graduate student or post-doctoral fellow will receive a $500 award.
Registration Information

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• Early registration ~ $450.00 (up to May 27, 2011)
• Student registration ~ $150.00
• Late registration ~ $500.00

Optional Activities
• "What Berry Health Means to You". A one day workshop allowing participants to attend four breakout sessions as well as the regular symposium sessions on Monday, June 27 only ~ $200.00
• Berry tour and dinner ~ $170.00
• Guest ticket for the welcome dinner Monday June 27 ~ $75.00
• Guest ticket for the keynote dinner Tuesday June 28 ~ $95.00



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2011 International
Berry Health Benefits
Symposium
Host Sponsors


National Berry Crops Initiative

WRRC

Driscoll's

Wild Blueberries

Cranberry Institute

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