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 News! Another DPTC Short Course is Coming This Summer! 🚨⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Join us for Best Practices in R&D: From Concept...
06/11/2026

🚨 Exciting News! Another DPTC Short Course is Coming This Summer! 🚨⁣⁣⁣
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Join us for Best Practices in R&D: From Concept Ideation to Scaling Up Product Development Success, a two-day course designed to guide participants through the process of transforming innovative dairy product ideas into successful commercial products.⁣⁣⁣
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Whether you’re an R&D professional looking to enhance your product development expertise or an entrepreneur ready to bring your next dairy innovation to market, this course offers valuable insights and practical strategies for every stage of the development journey.⁣⁣⁣
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📅 Date: July 29-30, 2026⁣⁣⁣
📍 Location: Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣⁣⁣
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Special Registration Opportunity:⁣⁣⁣
Registration is available free of charge for California dairy processors, students, suppliers, academic partners, and industry partners. To register, please contact [email protected].⁣⁣⁣
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For all other participants, please contact [email protected] for registration information.⁣⁣⁣
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We look forward to seeing you at the DPTC this July!⁣⁣⁣
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Just one week until our ⁣Cheesemaking 101 Short Course!⁣🧀⁣Registration is now closed, and we’re excited to share our upd...
06/10/2026

Just one week until our ⁣Cheesemaking 101 Short Course!⁣🧀
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Registration is now closed, and we’re excited to share our updated program. DPTC Director Dr. Carmen Licon and DPTC Research Fellow Dr. Baheeja Zaitoun will be joined by special guest speakers Carlos Cerda of DSM-Firmenich and Eric Meredith of Fromaginary.⁣
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We’re looking forward to an engaging course filled with hands-on learning, industry insights, and expert perspectives from leaders in the dairy and cheese industries. ⁣
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06/08/2026

Snapshots from our Cheesemaking for Beginners short course right here at Cal Poly! Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon creating some cheeses that you can recreate in your kitchen at home. ⁣
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📅 Date: July 16, 2026⁣
📍 Location: Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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Register through the link below or in our bio!⁣
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https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣
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06/05/2026

Yesterday, students in WVIT 400: Wine and Cheese Pairing presented their final projects, which challenged them to create and present a unique wine and cheese pairing that had not yet been explored in class.⁣
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Working in six groups, students had the opportunity to sample six different wines and six cheeses selected by their classmates. Each group shared the reasoning behind their pairing, creating an engaging and interactive tasting experience for the class.⁣
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A big thank you to Dr. Carmen Licon and Dr. Miguel Pedroza for an incredible quarter and a memorable course!⁣
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Bonus: Dairy PCC grantee Stepladder Creamery was featured in one of the pairings with their spicy fromage blanc!⁣
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Less than TWO WEEKS until our Cheesemaking 101 short course! ⁣⁣📅 June 17–18, 2026⁣📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology C...
06/04/2026

Less than TWO WEEKS until our Cheesemaking 101 short course! ⁣
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📅 June 17–18, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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This course is an opportunity for hands-on instruction designed to introduce the fundamentals of cheesemaking. You’ll explore processing techniques, milk selection, quality control, and more, all guided by expert researchers and industry professionals.⁣
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Register below or through the link in our bio! ⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣
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Reminder! An exciting short course is coming up later this month at Chapman University!⁣⁣Chapman University will host th...
06/02/2026

Reminder! An exciting short course is coming up later this month at Chapman University!⁣
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Chapman University will host the Fresh Cheese Foundations Short Course on June 30, 2026. This course explores the science and craftsmanship behind fresh cheeses such as ricotta, queso fresco, and more, providing a deeper understanding of how each component of the cheesemaking process contributes to the final product. ⁣
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Register through the QR code above and link above!
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Short Course Announcement! 🧀⁣⁣Cheesemaking for Beginners is back this summer at Cal Poly! Join us for a hands-on afterno...
05/28/2026

Short Course Announcement! 🧀⁣
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Cheesemaking for Beginners is back this summer at Cal Poly! Join us for a hands-on afternoon of crafting beginner-friendly cheeses while learning from our amazing instructors. Participants will also take home new recipes and techniques to continue cheesemaking at home!⁣
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📅 Date: July 16, 2026⁣
📍 Location: Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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Sign up through the link below or in our bio!⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣
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Today, Cal Poly’s WVIT-400 “Wine and Cheese Pairing” class participated in a hands-on cheesemaking lab at the DPTC! Stud...
05/26/2026

Today, Cal Poly’s WVIT-400 “Wine and Cheese Pairing” class participated in a hands-on cheesemaking lab at the DPTC! Students learned the fundamentals of cheesemaking and had the opportunity to craft their own cheeses from start to finish.⁣
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A big thank you to Dr. Carmen Licon, Dr. Miguel Pedroza, and Sam Bass for providing such a fun, interactive, and truly “Learn By Doing” experience!⁣
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Just over 3 weeks until Cheesemaking 101 at the DPTC! 🧀⁣⁣📅 June 17–18, 2026⁣ 📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center...
05/25/2026

Just over 3 weeks until Cheesemaking 101 at the DPTC! 🧀⁣
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📅 June 17–18, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣
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Join us for a hands-on short course where you’ll learn the cheesemaking process from milk to finished product, and make your own cheese in our pilot plant along the way!⁣
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Spots are still available! Register through the link below or in our bio:⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia ⁣
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Join the Fresh Cheese Foundations Short Course!🧀⁣⁣📅 June 30, 2026⁣ 📍 Chapman University⁣⁣Discover how milk, cultures, an...
05/22/2026

Join the Fresh Cheese Foundations Short Course!🧀⁣
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📅 June 30, 2026⁣
📍 Chapman University⁣
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Discover how milk, cultures, and enzymes come together to create the fresh cheeses everyone loves. From ricotta to queso fresco and more, this hands-on course offers valuable insights for both home cooks and dairy industry professionals.⁣
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Whether you’re looking to expand your culinary skills or deepen your knowledge of dairy science, this course has something for everyone.⁣
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🔗 Register using the QR code or visit:⁣
chapman.edu/FSshortcourses⁣
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