The event will be held in Santa Barbara, Calif., Feb. 26-28, 2019.

Six channel partners will cover the United States and Canada.

The initiative’s goal is to provide factual information to consumers about the value and benefits of dairy proteins and dairy ingredients.

The center will provide customers with technical and product development support across the company’s full range of vanillin-based solutions.

The award celebrates achievements and innovations by dairy processing members of ADPI.

ADPI is planning the event with Cal Poly State University.

The company remains focused on building strong customer relations.

Anderson will replace David Thomas, who will be retiring on June 30.

The institute’s board of directors is conducting a thorough process to identify Thomas’ replacement.