Elmhurst, IL – Don't miss the conference that will bring all segments of the cheese industry together to address concerns and developments relevant to cheese and whey product manufacturers. The Global Cheese Technology Forum (GCTF) will return to the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada, on October 26-28, 2015 for their 3rd biennial meeting.
This two-day event is an opportunity for those in the cheese and whey manufacturing industries to learn and discuss our role in today's global economy. It is designed to be a forum for discussing the latest technical information relevant to the cheese industry, provide information on current marketing issues related to cheese, as well as an opportunity to network with other stakeholders in the industry.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about new ideas and practices in cheese technology and applications, meet friends and colleagues, engage in panel discussions and be treated to a cheese and wine social.
"I find the GCTF to be a great opportunity to pick up the latest industry trends, research opportunities, and connect with everyone in the cheese industry," commented Eric Bastian, VP Research & Development at Glanbia Nutritionals.
The 2015 meeting will feature top tier speakers and presentations. Agenda highlights include an Industry Leader Panel Discussion on Cheese and Whey Challenges, a panel discussion regarding Developing the Next Generation of Dairy Scientists as well as topics focused on the following themes: Cheese Process Technology, Cheese Applications, Cheese Microbiology, Whey Processing and Applications, and Food Safety and Environmental Management. A full agenda is available on the GCTF website at http://www.globalcheesetechnologyforum.org.
New to the 2015 meeting will be the participation of dairy science students from across the country, with four student speakers being spotlighted during some of the technical sessions, as well as a poster session featuring another nine students that will be in attendance at the forum.
If you are involved in the management, production, R & D, sales/marketing, quality assurance and/or a supplier to the cheese and whey industry, this is a meeting you will not want to miss!
This conference is being organized collaboratively by the American Dairy Products Institute, Dairy Products Technology Center (DPTC) at California Polytechnic State University and the Western Dairy Center at Utah State University.
For the latest information and to register, visit the conference website: http://www.globalcheesetechnologyforum.org.
Source: American Dairy Products Institute
