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Milk Technology Conference 2007

June 5-6, 2007
Marriott Denver City Center
Denver, CO
Sponsored by   


IDFA is pleased to present a new and exciting educational program designed specifically for fluid milk professionals. The Milk Technology Conference will offer a variety of sessions, from new formulation technology and the latest regulations to the future of milk in schools and innovations in packaging and product development — all designed to give you the tools you need to succeed in today's competitive market!

Here's just a sample of the presentations you'll hear from leading industry experts:

  • New Flavored Milk Initiative
  • Importance of Vitamin D
  • Organic, Organic "Lite" and Natural
  • Cold Pasteurization & Standardization
  • Successful Preventative Maintenance Programs
  • Regulatory Changes Affecting Dairy Plants
  • And Much More

Plus, the Industry Hot Topic Roundtable Discussions will provide a great networking forum for attendees to discuss successes achieved and challenges faced during the past year. Whether you work in plant management, quality assurance or product development, you won't want to miss the premier fluid milk meeting of the year.

Agenda   —  Registration   —  Hotel Information

AGENDA

DAY ONE — Tuesday, June 5, 2007
8:30 am - 9:00 am Introduction and Overview
9:00 am - 9:45am New Flavored Milk Initiative
Significant public attention is focused on the epidemic of child obesity. Numerous private and governmental groups including Alliance for a Healthier Generation are setting agendas and seeking to change America's dietary habits. A new industry wide program has been developed to promote healthier beverage consumption amongst kids and teens, and also protect and promote increased consumption of low-fat and fat-free milk. Hear the latest on this initiative and how you can develop great tasting low-fat flavored milk.

Speaker:    Doug Adams, President, Prime Consulting Group

9:45 am - 10:30 am The Power of the Sunshine Vitamin?
As more research is done on the power of Vitamin D and its multiple health benefits it is more important then ever for processor to properly fortify fluid milk with vitamin D and other essential nutrients. Learn about the latest technology milk plants are using to make sure milk is fortified properly. This session will provide you with the most current information on the importance of vitamins and fortification in fluid milk.

Speaker:    Peter Huth, Director, Dairy Management Inc. (invited)

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 11:30 am DHS's Food Biological Agent Detection Sensor (FBADS)/Botulism
DHS's Science and Technology Directorate is in the process of developing a biological agent sensor for use by fluid milk processors and others. DHS believes a commercial unit could be available by the end of 2008. Learn about the progress of the effort and the design parameters that will be needed make it happen.

Speaker:    Ed Rhyne, Department of Homeland Security

11:30 am - 12:15 pm A2 Milk Technology Overview
The presentation will review A2 milk technology, the foundation of scientific and consumer research from which it stems, and the application of the technology to address consumer needs and expand the fluid milk category.

Speaker:    Dr Andrew Clarke, CEO and Chief Science Officer, A2 Corporation

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Group Luncheon
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Organic, Organic "Lite" and Natural
Part 1. Farm and Plant: How to Convert to Organic
With all the focus on consumers demand for organic milk and natural products the obvious question arises. Can your milk supply and current plants produce this product? What does it take for your company to compete is this growing market? Learn latest information on what is required to convert a dairy farm to produce organic milk and what are the requirements for other ingredients and processing plants to be USDA certified as organic or made with organic ingredients? We will also cover FDA's guidance on what qualifies as "natural.".

Speaker:    Scott McGinty, Vice President, Business Development, Aurora Organic Dairy (invited)

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Organic, Organic "Lite" and Natural
Part II. The Consumer Perspective
Consumer demand for organic milk continues to grow at a double-digit rate. Is this just a short-term trend or will this market segment continues to grow? Will the movement to buy organic instead of conventionally produced dairy products expand or will alternatives products emerge with innovative claims to meet this niche market. What are consumer's motivations behind buying organic and how might this affect your products and plants?

Speaker:    Laurie Hartman, President & CEO, The Hartman Group

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Cold Pasteurization & Standardization
With the possible adoption of a proposal to allow for micro-filtration and bactofugation as alternatives to heat pasteurization for Grade A products, this session will provide the benefits and operational details for each of these systems., Some benefits could include reduced operating costs, improved milk taste and increased operational flexibility, while being compliant with state and federal Grade A regulations, i.e. Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). This technology also provides new opportunities to standardized milk components in order to more efficiently process dairy products, as well as develop new formulations and new dairy products.

Speaker:    Jean Pierre Berlan, Director of Sales & Marketing, Tetra Pak Inc.

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Worldwide Food Expo Networking Reception
This is the third of several exciting events that have been held for Worldwide Food Expo, IDFA's tradeshow and conference, which will take place October 24-27, 2207 in Chicago, IL. This networking event is a chance for Expo exhibitors to link up with dairy processors. This is a great way for the Milk Technology attendees to get to know leading industry suppliers. All Milk Technology Conference attendees invited.
 
DAY TWO — Wednesday, June 6, 2007
8:15 am - 9: 00 am Regulatory Changes Affecting Dairy Plants
The 2007 NCIMS Conference will be reviewing many new proposals in May 2007 to change the Grade A regulatory landscape. In addition, updates will be provided on EPA air and water quality regulations, worker safety requirements, and the impact of the internal reorganization of FDA's Center for Food Safety and Nutrition. Get a look into the crystal ball so your plant is prepared for the most recent regulatory changes.

Speaker:    Allen Sayler, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, IDFA

9:00 am - 10:00 am New Product and Packaging Innovation for Fluid Milk
What is hot in the industry? Is it Costco's new container shape, an exciting "green" package or the latest milk flavor beginning marketed to teens? An industry expert will outline all that is new in products and packaging for the fluid milk category!

Speaker:    Donna Berry, Product Development Editor, Dairy Foods Magazine

10:00 am - 10:15 am Break
10:15 am - 11:00 am Food Safety and Quality Challenges of Fluid Milk Production
With increasing sales and the extremely successful "Got Milk?" and "Milk Mustache" marketing campaigns, the milk industry is attempting to further tantalize the palates of health minded consumers. The result is that dairy manufacturers are pushing the formulation and product ingredient envelope. Increasingly, companies are incorporating ingredients not commonly associated with dairy into a drinkable dairy-based beverages. While creatively stretching formulation boundaries, beverage manufacturers must always be mindful of important safety and quality considerations. This presentation will highlight and discuss those considerations.

Speaker:    Mark Carter, General Manager, Silliker Inc. Food Science Center

11:00 am - 11:45 pm Maximizing Operations - Minimizing Costs
In a processing plant, the pasteurizer is one of largest consumers of energy; it can be a limiting factor on the amount of product produced. Today's technology has advanced, so that each phase of the process can be tracked and analyzed in real-time, as each operator's actions occurs. Gathering this information will allow for better utilization of processing equipment, reducing idle, recycling, and cleaning time, while maximizing operational time. Learn how this technological breakthrough can reduce your energy and operational cost to save money and improve your plant's productivity through case studies.

Speaker:    Craig Nelson, Founder, Vigilistics

11:45 am - 1:15 pm Group Lunch and Presentation
Contamination Control Solutions - Establishing and implementing an apparel and personnel practices program
Learn how to reduce your plant's risk for human contamination through the implementation of a complete uniform program and personnel training. The session will walk you through the various steps required to control contaminants including viable particles, non-viable particles and elements such as sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium.

Speaker:    Jan Eudy, Corporate QA Manager, Provisional Auditor (RABQSA), BSMT(ASCP)SM, RM(NRM), CQA(ASQ)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Successful Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
Fluid milk plants use many different types of systems to manage their equipment repair and preventative maintenance programs. Learn from the best, how some companies have successfully utilized a combination of computer tracking and home-build systems to stay ahead of the equipment repair and preventative maintenance game.

Speaker:    Randy Alter, Business Consultant, ABB Reliability Services

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm New Equipment Innovations - Integration and Regulatory Acceptance
A panel of leading suppliers to the fluid milk industry will review the latest innovation in processing equipment. How can these new innovations improve your plant and bottom line?

Speakers:    Panel of Leading Industry Suppliers

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Industry Hot Topics - Roundtable Discussions
This year a roundtable discussion format will be used to analyze current industry issues and collectively identify solutions and actions. Learn from the expertise of your fellow fluid milk processors and suppliers by participating in this session. First the participants will identify three key issues facing the industry and identify solutions and actions. Then full group will then rejoin for a quick recap of each of the three issues.
4:30 pm Adjourn


HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hotel Reservations
Call the Marriott Denver City Center at 303-297-1300 to reserve a room today. Refer to Milk Technology Conference 2007 and receive a special $189.00 single/double room rate. The deadline to secure a room is May 7, 2007. We have secured a large block of rooms, but once all the rooms have been reserved, we cannot guarantee that additional space will be available. Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 Noon.

If you have any questions, call IDFA's registrar at 202-220-3557.