Change the game. Understand consumers. Reduce risk. Think ahead.


Access the latest information and connect with the industry’s frontline experts to start building a stronger business with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy at the 2011 International Dairy Show. Whether it’s delivering solutions to today’s challenges or spotlighting tomorrow’s trends, the Innovation Center works to grow the dairy industry by providing actionable resources to address these changes. The eight Innovation Center-led educational sessions all offer thought starters, tools or messaging that the industry can implement now to take advantage of important opportunities for dairy.

 

Start here by registering for the show and check back soon for more information on the educational sessions.


Educational Sessions:

 

 Latest Landscape in the World of Sweeteners
• Monday, September 19, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
• Speaker: Cara Kelly

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Building a Better Mousetrap — Cheese and the Sodium Challenge
• Monday, September 19, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
• Speaker: Bill Graves

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U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment
• Monday, September 19, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• Speaker: Gail Barnes

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The “Real, Simple Foods” Trend: How Dairy Can Win With Consumers
• Tuesday, September 20, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
• Speaker: Heather Collins

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Global Water Scarcity: What Dairy Needs to Know
• Tuesday, September 20, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
• Speaker: Ying Wang

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Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
• Tuesday, September 20, 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
• Speaker: Sandra Vijn

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How to Keep the Flavored Milk Choice in Your Schools
• Wednesday, September 21, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
• Speaker: Ann Ocana

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Volatility, Risk and the Tools to Control Them
• Wednesday, September 21, 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
• Speaker: Porter Little

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Innovation Center Partners

The reality of perceptions

This article from Food Business News discusses sweeteners and the “Real, Simple, Foods Trend” – both topics recently presented at the International Dairy Show.  Click here to learn more about the opportunities for dairy.

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Innovation Center featured in Dairy Innovation magazine.

Barb O'Brien was recently interviewed by Dairy Innovation for a cover story profiling the Innovation Center and our collaborative efforts.

 

 

Innovation Center Brochure

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy provides a forum for the dairy industry to work together pre-competitively to address barriers and opportunities to foster innovation and increase sales.