Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium has long been considered the industry’s premier meeting. This annual event provides a unique opportunity for key players from all sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global sweetener industry. The 2017 International Sweetener Colloquium will be held at Monarch Beach Resort located in Dana Point, CA.
IDFA's annual Dairy Forum has become the must-attend meeting for U.S. dairy leaders. Dairy Forum offers an exceptional opportunity to build relationships, hear about the latest consumer trends from industry experts and discuss the current political landscape as it relates to the dairy industry.
In this two-day course, you will learn how to avoid microbial contamination and produce safe food products. Our team of expert instructors will take you step-by-step through the science and practice of food safety microbiology and show you what environmental factors influence the growth of pathogens and spoilage organisms in food. You will also learn how to implement a successful, state-of-the-art HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) system to identify points of contamination risk in the manufacturing process, to control and monitor those risks, and how to take corrective actions.
Learn the ins and outs of milk pricing, tax credits, cost segregation, federal and state milk reports, cost centers and measuring plant efficiency. Get the scoop on the latest software, best practices, industry news, latest opportunities and industry benchmarks. The workshop will include everything you need to know about how dairy finance professionals can add value to their companies. Sixteen hours of Accounting and Auditing Continuing Professional Education Credits (CPE) will be awarded with the completion of this workshop.
Developed specifically for dairy industry professionals who need to know how dairy’s complicated regulations affect their businesses, this workshop will provide an overview of dairy industry trends, policies and pricing basics. It will focus on helping you to better understand milk price regulation, including how farm milk is priced, both inside and outside the Federal Milk Marketing Orders system.
Could your canned food products be vulnerable to contamination? By attending our Better Process Control School, you will learn how you can reduce your susceptibility and minimize your liability.
In response to member demand, IDFA is once again pleased to present the webinar: Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling. This online program will provide you and your staff with the essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels for your products. The two sessions, Labeling 101 - An Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling, and New Nutrition Labeling Regulations and Claims will be interactive, allowing for participants' questions.
Microbiological Testing: A Hands-On Food Safety Course is a career-building training opportunity. It’s offered exclusively for dairy industry professionals with food safety responsibilities, including those working in quality assurance and control, sanitation, maintenance, operations and more.
This two-day short course, will bring together highly recognized CIP experts including plant engineers, scientists, chemists, regulators and technicians to provide the latest information and applications in CIP cleaning and sanitation of food and dairy processing plants.
Participants in this three day course will gain knowledge on the operational and regulatory procedures used for pasteurization, with an emphasis on milk.