Individuals involved with dairy manufacturing have the opportunity to sharpen their skills, or, if new to the industry, receive some hands-on training at the week-long Dairy Technology Workshop conducted by Randolph Associates Inc., Birmingham, Ala. This in-depth training program is targeted to those responsible for processing, sanitation and quality assurance in dairy operations. The objective is to provide the individual with basic knowledge regarding the properties of milk and principles of sanitation and quality assurance. The material is presented in practical terms so that the participants gain a better understanding of the basics of producing quality products efficiently.
Topics covered include the basics of dairy technology, regulatory compliance, dairy microbiology, food safety, quality assurance concepts/applications, good manufacturing practices, sensory evaluation, dairy plant sanitation, problem solving, shrinkage/weight-fill control, pasteurization and HACCP.