Dairy Products Technology Center

Dairy Products Technology Center The Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center is part of the Dairy Science department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Our website! https://dairy.calpoly.edu DPTC is exclusively dedicated to dairy foods research, technology transfer, and education. Cal Poly has been one of the primary training campuses for people entering or in dairy foods industry careers in California. Our research center is one of the most up-to-date dairy product technology facilities at an academic institution in the United States.

08/26/2026

Chef Dani Palazzoni of Gelato Festival explains what sets gelato apart from traditional ice cream and how USDA Organic Certification can benefit the gelato industry, showing consumers that a treat lower in calories and fat can still deliver incredible flavor! ⁣
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Check back next week to hear how the PCC made an impact at Gelato Festival!⁣
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Just over THREE WEEKS until our High Protein Dairy Products Short Course! 🥛⁣⁣📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣ 📍 Cal Poly Dairy P...
08/24/2026

Just over THREE WEEKS until our High Protein Dairy Products Short Course! 🥛⁣
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📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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This two-day course will explore what consumers understand and expect when it comes to protein and how processors can turn those insights into high-protein products without compromising quality.⁣
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🔗 Register today through the link below or visit the link in our bio!⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣
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Today marks the final day of in-person sessions for the CURD Program!⁣⁣Participants are wrapping up the program by shari...
08/21/2026

Today marks the final day of in-person sessions for the CURD Program!⁣
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Participants are wrapping up the program by sharing their project presentations and reflecting on their experiences. ⁣
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this program a success. The CURD Program was founded by DPTC Director Dr. Carmen Licon, whose vision and leadership made this experience possible.⁣
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We are also grateful for the support of DaphneZepos TeachingEndowment and Pacific Coast Coalition- DBII! ✨🧀🐄⁣
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Less than one month to go!⁣⁣Join us at the Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center for our High Protein Dairy Products...
08/18/2026

Less than one month to go!⁣
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Join us at the Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center for our High Protein Dairy Products Short Course! 🥛⁣
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📅 September 15–16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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This two-day course will bring together experts from across industry and academia to explore the latest opportunities, innovations, and considerations in producing high-protein dairy products.⁣
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We’re excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of guest speakers:⁣
🎤 Ty Wagoner — California Dairy Innovation Center⁣
🎤 Donna Berry — Dairy & Food Communications, Inc.⁣
🎤 Dr. Haotian Zheng — NC State University⁣
🎤 Christine Bunting — Regulatory Affairs Consultant⁣
🎤 Qiqi Peng — Hilmar Cheese⁣
🎤 Anuradha Prakash — Chapman University⁣
🎤 Saagar Vijayaragavan — Kovalus Separation Solutions⁣
🎤 Dr. Baheeja Zaitoun — Cal Poly DPTC⁣
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Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from leading experts and connect with others working in dairy innovation.⁣
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🔗 Register today through the link below or the link in our bio:⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣
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08/18/2026

Some clips from day 1 of week 2 of the in-person sessions of the CURD program! Today participants focused on Hispanic-style cheese production. ⁣
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Keep an eye out for more updates from the program!⁣
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kinda chic…🧀🥛🧈🐄
08/14/2026

kinda chic…🧀🥛🧈🐄

08/13/2026

Some snapshots from week one of the CURD program pilot here at the DPTC! ⁣⁣
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Attendees spent the first few days learning about milk processing, bloomy and washed rind cheese production, and semi-soft cheese production. ⁣⁣
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We have an exciting schedule for the rest of the program, so stay tuned for more updates! ⁣⁣
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08/12/2026

Meet Chef Dani Palazzoni of Gelato Festival! 🍨⁣
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Founded in Florence, Italy, in 2010 by Gabriele Poli, Gelato Festival began as a celebration of Italian cuisine and the artistry behind authentic gelato. What started as a gelato competition in Florence quickly scaled across the world, bringing together thousands of talented gelato makers and competitors. ⁣
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Since then, Gelato Festival has continued to innovate, even launching its own brand and producing the first and only USDA Certified Organic Italian gelato.⁣
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Stay tuned to hear more about Gelato Festival’s journey and accolades!⁣
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Today marks the start of the in-person section of the CURD Program, a pilot initiative developed by DPTC Director Dr. Ca...
08/10/2026

Today marks the start of the in-person section of the CURD Program, a pilot initiative developed by DPTC Director Dr. Carmen Licon.⁣
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Designed to promote hands-on vocational education in cheesemaking, the CURD Program gives aspiring cheesemakers the opportunity to build their skills while exploring the many possibilities the dairy industry has to offer.⁣
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Follow along to see more updates from the CURD program! ⁣
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Registration is OPEN for our High-Protein Dairy Products short course! ⁣⁣This course breaks down the high-protein trend,...
08/03/2026

Registration is OPEN for our High-Protein Dairy Products short course! ⁣
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This course breaks down the high-protein trend, exploring how consumers understand protein and how you can formulate and incorporate high protein into your dairy products.⁣
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📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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Register through the link below or in bio! ⁣
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https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia ⁣
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