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.

Exciting opportunity for Cal Poly Students!⁣⁣Want to learn how to make your own cheese? Join the Cal Poly Creamery and D...
09/04/2026

Exciting opportunity for Cal Poly Students!⁣
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Want to learn how to make your own cheese? Join the Cal Poly Creamery and Dairy Products Technology Center for a hands-on Cheesemaking Workshop where you will learn how to make a beginner-friendly cheese! ⁣
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📅 October 1⁣
⏰ 11 AM-1 PM⁣
🚌 Transportation provided!⁣
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Register by scanning the QR code or using the link in our bio!⁣
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Just over ONE MONTH until our Advanced Cheesemaking Short Course!⁣⁣📅 October 6-7, 2026⁣📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technol...
09/03/2026

Just over ONE MONTH until our Advanced Cheesemaking Short Course!⁣
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📅 October 6-7, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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Join us for two days of hands-on learning and a deeper dive into the science behind cheesemaking! ⁣
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Participants will explore the production of bloomy and washed rind cheeses, blue cheese, and more while building their understanding of the science and techniques behind each style.⁣ We’re also excited to welcome special guest Gil Tansman of dsm-firmenich, who will share his expertise on enzymes, culture selection, and milk coagulation.⁣
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Ready to take your cheesemaking knowledge to the next level? 🧀⁣
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Register today at the link below or through the link in our bio!⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣
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09/02/2026

Congratulations to the Gelato Festival on an incredible recognition from Italy’s Minister of Agriculture and Food! ⁣
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This honor celebrates the Gelato Festival’s dedication to preserving and promoting authentic Italian cuisine while setting the standard for what true Italian gelato should look like in the United States.⁣
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A well-deserved recognition and an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to the entire Gelato Festival team!⁣
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08/31/2026

TWO WEEKS until the High Protein Dairy Products short course! ⁣
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📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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Registration closes soon, so don’t forget to sign up through the link below or in bio! ⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia ⁣
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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…🧀🥛🧈🐄

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San Luis Obispo, CA
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