Each year, processor and supplier experts in the ice cream industry come together to learn about key issues that our industry faces and to share ideas, information and opportunities.

Ice Cream Tech will be held April 16-17, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida, and will feature networking opportunities, hands-on sessions and product tasting. Attendees also will judge the annual contest for the most innovative flavors and novelty products.

“This year’s conference program will feature an informative mix of topics critical to your ice cream business,” said Cary Frye, IDFA senior vice president of regulatory affairs. “We have an impressive line-up of experts to help you sharpen your focus on food safety topics, address market trends and understand regulatory compliance issues facing your operation.”

• American Appetite for Artisanal Ice Creams - Sarah Masoni, Director of Process and Product Development, Food Innovation Center, Oregon State University
• Why are Consumers Craving for Plant-based Diets? - Janet Helm, Chief Food and Nutrition Strategist, Weber Shandwick
• Control of Listeria in Ice Cream Manufacturing - Scott Rankin, Ph.D., Chair and Professor Food Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• FSMA Rules on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration - Elizabeth Fawell, Partner, Hogan Lovells US, LLP
• Dairy Explores the Use of Blockchain Technology - Raja Ramachandran, CEO, Ripe.io
• Challenges and Solutions for Formulating Plant-based Frozen Desserts - Caleb Wagner, Food Technologist, Agropur Ingredients
• A Look at Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Trends - Jon Vander Woude, Vice President of Marketing, Denali Ingredients
• Milk, Semi Sweet or Dark: What is Your Chocolate Ice Cream Preference? - Karen Garcia, Senior Sensory Specialist, Symise
• The Role of Food Standards in Protecting Supply Chain Integrity - Steven Gendel, Ph.D., Senior Director, Food Science Food Chemicals Codex
• Regulatory Update - Cary Frye, Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, International Dairy Foods Association & Michelle Matto, R.D.N., Principal, AM Food & Nutrition, and Consultant to IDFA
• Tech Talks – In-house Chocolate Manufacturing, Ice Cream Overrun Measurement, and Business Risk Gap Analysis

Innovative Flavor Contest
Companies attending Ice Cream Tech are invited to send one entry to compete in each of the three categories:

• Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor
• Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty
• Most Innovative Prototype Ice Cream Flavor

Registration is now open for the Ice Cream Technology Conference. Early registration rates are available until March 1.