Agenda

This agenda is a draft and will be updated in the upcoming months.

Day 1 - June 16

8:30 – 9:00

Registration

 

09:00 - 09:25

Opening by Mars and Interfood

 

Talk 1

Global Dairy Risks - Why we do what we do

Explore current global dairy risks and discover strategies for fostering a proactive food safety and quality culture.

Talk 2

Integrated Risk Management Lifecycle

Risk Assessment – Validation – Implementation – Verification are critical steps

Talk 3

Raw Milk Pasteurization Process and Validation

Talk 4

Evaporation and Membrane Processes and Technologies

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

 

 

Talk 5

Dryer Processes and Technologies

Gain insights into how advanced drying methods convert dairy liquids into safe, stable powders while preserving quality and optimizing energy use.

Talk 6

Crack Testing Technology and Biofilm Detection

Importance of Crack Testing - Dive into cutting-edge crack testing technology and innovative biofilm detection methods. See how these solutions help identify hidden vulnerabilities and prevent contamination in dairy operations.

Talk 7

Thermal treatment validation

Talk 8

Sanitation Verification and Validation

Master the essentials of sanitation verification and validation to ensure every clean is effective. Learn key testing methods, documentation practices, and problem-solving techniques.

Close of day

Closing Remarks Day 1, Questions and Activity Distribution for Day 2

 

 

20:00

Start dinner

Day 2 - June 17

8:30 - 8:40

Welcome and Day 1 recap

 

 

Talk 1

Introducing Mars Global Dairy Hub

Get an inside look at the new Global Dairy Hub—where we share insights into how Mars operates and drives quality across the dairy category.

Talk 2

Sustainability link quality

Talk 3

Contaminants and toxins

Supply Chain Risk Assessment at Interfood as a trade company is structured to proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential risks across the global supply chain. The process involves cross-functional collaboration between procurement, quality assurance, logistics, and sustainability teams. Risks are assessed based on categories such as supplier reliability, geopolitical factors, product safety, fraud and environmental impact. Interfood uses data-driven tools and supplier audits to ensure transparency and resilience, enabling quick response to disruptions while maintaining high standards for quality and compliance. How can we share this information with you?

Talk 4

ADPI

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch

 

 

Talk 5

Immersive Discussion on Hygienic Design

Join a dynamic conversation on best practices for hygienic design. Explore how thoughtful facility layouts, equipment choices, proper materials of construction and innovative strategies drive food safety excellence in dairy.

Talk 6

Dairy Industry Recall Root Cause and Corrective Action Team Activity

Recall Analysis Workshop: Examine recall case studies to identify potential root causes and develop effective CAPA(s) through collaborative group work

End of the day

Closing Remarks Day 2 and Questions

 

 

20:00

Start dinner 

Day 3 - June 18

8:30 – 8:40

Welcome and Day 2 Recap

 

 

Talk 1

Beyond Compliance: Enhancing Micro Verification in Low Moisture Foods

Explores comprehensive strategies for microbial safety in low-moisture production environments. Practical approaches to environmental monitoring, in-process verification, and finished product testing that go beyond basic complaince to build a robust, preventive food safety system. 

11:30 – 12:00

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