Course Dates: 2027 (TBD)
Course Fee: $525
** Please note, we will be offering a new course in 2026, Dairy Processing Comprehensive, on October 7-8, 2026. More info and a course page will be added to the website soon. **
Course Description
This two-day course covers beverages containing dairy proteins including milk proteins, casein, and whey. Topics range from ingredient formulation and processing to stabilization of neutral and acidic beverages stored at refrigerated or ambient temperature. The course is designed for product developers, processors, and beverage manufacturers interested in using milk proteins or learning more about their functionalities.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about milk proteins and their unique nutritional value.
- Review processing and technical challenges in manufacturing beverages at low and high acid levels.
- Learn about stabilizers, sweeteners, buffer systems, and processing from industry professionals working in beverage manufacturing.
Pratishtha Verma - CDR technical course contact
Contact with questions on course content or if this course is right for you.
Heather Cooper - CDR events coordinator
Contact with questions on registration, certificates, or other questions.
Course Instructors: Dr. Daniel Wilbanks | Dr. John Lucey | Industry Partners
Certificate of Completion
Certificates will be printed and issued in-person on the final day of each course for all in-person courses.