2023 March Board Book

February 9-10, 2023 Dairy Processing Unit Operations Workshop Dairy Product Technology Center, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo

This workshop focused on the fundamentals of dairy processing: thermal processing, homogenization, separation and enzymatic processes, high-pressure processing, concentration, filtration and drying. Hands on demonstrations in the pilot plant allowed for the > 30 participants to understand the specific functions of equipment. A panel discussed integrating innovation and R&D projects in large-scale processing plants.

Above: demonstration of milk ultrafiltration in pilot plant, membrane filtration units.

Evaluations: 100% of attendees were extremely or very pleased with the materials covered in the short course, and 100% would recommend the course to others.

Short-courses planned for Q2/Q3 2023 :

April 11-12, 2023 Advanced Cheesemaking Dairy Products Technology Center, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo This workshop will feature extensive hands-on cheesemaking in the pilot plant, and introduce students to fresh/farmers cheese, parmesan, gouda and global cheese varieties. June 21-22 Hispanic Cheeses Dairy Products Technology Center, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, in collaboration with Fresno State and International faculty Attendees will learn about the major varieties of Hispanic cheeses, their manufacture, characteristics and applications. Hands-on cheese making in the creamery will allow participants to enhance their skills, demonstrations on the functionality of the various types of Hispanic cheeses will help develop an understanding of their range of applications in processed foods and foodservice products.

September 19-20 Frozen Desserts Innovation - from gelato to novelties

Dairy Products Technology Center, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo This workshop will explore hot industry trends and participants will learn how to formulate base mixes to achieve nutritional and product targets. Fundamentals of mixing and freezing. The courses will feature hands-on manufacture of innovative formulations in the pilot plant – from gelato to novelties.