2023 September Board Book

Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference 2028 Shell Beach, February 28-29, 2024. The program committee held two meetings to prepare the program for the event, with a focus on innovation on sustainable

processing. Invitations for speakers and a conference announcement will be released in late September.

Driving Export Sales

A meeting was held with Australia-based Agrigate representatives to discuss the experimental part of the project. It was attended by CMAB’s business Development, Export and Processors Relations teams, as well as CDIC. Planning for the project is in progress.

Diversifying Product Portfolio

Projects in progress or completed since May 2023 include:

✓ Hydration frozen desserts ✓ Alcohol infused ice creams ✓ Butter and cheese premium spreads ✓ Frozen treats for pets ✓ Lactose-free, high protein drinking yogurts ✓ Kefir-based frozen dessert ✓ Whey-based Kombucha beverage

The objective of the program is to: • Provide turn-key formulations to entrepreneurs and s mall-sized manufacturers who lack R&D capabilities. • Develop technical solutions, in collaboration with the R&D teams of processors for portfolio expansion initiatives, and develop information and formulations for hands on short-courses and training. • Gain technical know-how and strengthen the knowledge base of staff at universities so they can effectively train new students and serve as subject matter experts for industry.