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12th Annual Dairy Innovation Strategies Conference

Driving dairy growth through enhanced nutrition, sustainability and hybrid solutions

25 - 26

March

2026

Postillion Hotel & Convention Center Amsterdam
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Why attend?

Attending the 12th Annual Dairy Innovation Strategies in Amsterdam offers numerous benefits for you and your team:

Stay ahead of rapidly evolving consumer expectations
Understand how health, nutrition, and sustainability are reshaping dairy purchasing decisions — and what this means for product development, claims, and positioning.

Gain clarity on health claims and consumer trust
Keynote presentations, workshops, and panel discussions on various topics such as dairy farming practices, sustainability, technology advancements, and market trends.

Unlock innovation opportunities in hybrid and enriched dairy
Explore practical case studies on enrichment, fortification, and hybrid dairy-alternative products that balance functionality, taste, and commercial viability.

Understand key trends shaping the dairy category
From taste and texture innovation to new consumption occasions, gain a clear view of where the dairy market is heading over the next 3–5 years.

Learn best practices in sustainable packaging and production
Discover actionable approaches to sustainability that go beyond commitments — including packaging innovation and measurable impact.

Network with senior dairy and ingredient leaders
Connect with decision-makers across R&D, innovation, marketing, and sustainability to share insights, challenges, and future strategies.

Market Intelligence: With sessions dedicated to consumer trends and the GlobalData team on hand, the experts will give you valuable insights into the global dairy market.

Join us at the Dairy Innovation Strategies Conference 2026! It serves as a platform to collaborate, learn, and contribute to the global dairy sector.

What to expect?

200+ Attendees to meet each year	25+ Exhibitors to meet each year	20+ Speakers	75% Attendees at Director+ level
200+ Attendees to meet each year	25+ Exhibitors to meet each year
20+ Speakers	75% Attendees at Director+ level

2025 highlights

Agenda

25 Mar 2026
26 Mar 2026

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Streams

Stream one

Stream A – Innovation in Nutrition & Ingredients

Stream two

Stream B – Technology & Innovation

Stream three

Stream C - Innovation in Sustainability

1:30 PM

Case study: Innovation in plant-based dairy

Next-gen textures and taste parity with traditional dairy
Hybrid dairy-plant blends creating new product categories
Sustainability credentials driving consumer adoption

2 PM

Building resilient dairy value chains: From farm to functional ingredients

Innovation in whey, milk powders, and value-added dairy ingredients
Practical approaches to lowering on-farm and processing emissions
Meeting evolving customer needs in performance, provenance, and quality

Senior representative, Tirlan

2:20 PM

Case study: Packaging and sustainability best practices

Lightweight and recyclable materials reducing environmental impact
Circular packaging models and refill concepts
Clear on-pack communication to support consumer recycling behaviour

2:50 PM

Labels that work harder: Compliance, traceability, and shelf impact in dairy

Smart labeling for traceability, authentication, and recalls
Materials and adhesives engineered for cold chain and condensation
Design strategies that elevate brand and simplify SKU complexity

Senior representative, CCL Label

1:30 PM

Case study: How is artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the dairy industry

AI-powered demand forecasting and waste reduction
Smart manufacturing and predictive maintenance improving efficiency
Data-driven product innovation aligned to consumer insights

2 PM

Mineral ingredients that enhance dairy performance and sustainability

Calcium-rich solutions to support fortification and nutrition claims
Improving whiteness, opacity, and texture in dairy applications
Reducing environmental impact through smarter formulation and sourcing

Senior representative, Omya

2:20 PM

Harnessing consumer data to guide innovation

Turning shopper insights and sales data into clearer product decisions
Identifying gaps in ranges and emerging needs earlier
Measuring launch performance and refining products faster

2:50 PM

Turning dairy data into decisions: Quality, efficiency, and speed-to-market

Digitizing QA/QC to reduce waste, rework, and compliance risk
Faster product development through structured data and insights
Real-time visibility across plants, suppliers, and product lines

Senior representative, Food IQ

8 AM

Registration and Networking

8:50 AM

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Speakers

Mark Dempsey

Senior Consulting Director – Global, GlobalData

9 AM

Opening keynote: How is dairy meeting the needs of consumers dietary and health requirements

Reformulation for high-protein, low-sugar, and functional benefits
Targeted products for gut health, immunity, and active lifestyles
Clean labels and transparency driving consumer trust and choice

9:30 AM

Net-zero strategies as a driver for innovation in the dairy industry

More and more dairy companies are setting targets to reduce emissions and become net zero by 2050
Emission reduction strategies – the broad range of measures being looked at by industry
Where does product innovation fit in the industry’s net-zero strategies ingredients

10 AM

Driving growth in everyday dairy categories

Identifying high-volume opportunities across core products: milk, cheese and yogurt
Refreshing ranges with new formats, flavours and pack sizes
Using promotions and pricing to boost repeat purchases

10:20 AM

Smart processing & packaging for the next generation of dairy

Using end-to-end automation and digital tools to lift yield, uptime, and quality
Packaging innovations that extend shelf life and improve recyclability
Scaling new dairy and hybrid products efficiently from pilot to full production

Senior representative, Tetrapak

10:40 AM

Morning Refreshments and Networking

11:10 AM

Panel discussion: Supply chain challenges and the cost of ingredients

Volatile raw material pricing and margin pressures
Ingredient sourcing risks and supplier diversification strategies
Balancing cost control with quality and sustainability targets
Dealing with oversupply of milk that is overwhelming domestic and international markets

11:40 AM

Potato-based ingredients to improve texture, stability, and nutrition in dairy

Clean-label texturizers for yogurts, desserts, and dairy drinks
Improving mouthfeel and stability while managing cost and supply volatility
Enabling lower sugar/fat formulations without sacrificing sensory quality

Senior representative, Avebe

12 PM

Case study: A-Insights and FrieslandCampina

Generating actionable market intelligence
Identifying trends in dairy, alternative proteins, and sustainability
Using data to identify growth opportunities and risks

12:15 PM

Dragon’s Den

60 second solution provider introduction.

12:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:30 PM

Panel discussion: Ingredients, nutrition and flavourings

Functional ingredients boosting nutrition without compromising taste
Natural flavours and clean-label alternatives gaining traction
Fortification trends in protein, probiotics, and micronutrients

Panellists

Senior representative, ITS

2 PM

Culture & enzyme solutions for faster, cleaner, more differentiated dairy

Tailored starter cultures for flavor, texture, and process robustness
Enzymes to optimize lactose management, yield, and functionality
Supporting innovation in fermented milks, cheese, and fresh dairy

Senior representative, Sacco System

2:20 PM

Case study: Innovation in gut health

Probiotic and postbiotic formulations backed by science
Personalized nutrition targeting microbiome needs
Functional claims supported by clinical research

2:50 PM

Fat systems & texture design for dairy and dairy-alternative innovation

Designing fat functionality for creaminess, stability, and melt
Enabling lower saturated fat and improved nutritional profiles
Supporting hybrid concepts and indulgent textures at scale

Senior representative, AAK

3:05 PM

Afternoon Refreshments and Networking

3:35 PM

Future-ready dairy packaging: Functionality meets circularity

Lightweight, high-performance formats for chilled dairy and on-the-go
Advances in recyclability, mono-materials, and barrier performance
Reducing food waste via better protection and convenience features

Senior representative, Huhtamaki

3:55 PM

Case study: Innovation in infant formula

Clean-label, traceable ingredient sourcing
Formats improving convenience and safety for parents
Nutritional profile of infant formulas

4:25 PM

Energy innovation for dairy plants: Cutting cost and carbon

Electrification, heat recovery, and optimized utilities for dairies
Monitoring and control to reduce energy intensity per liter produced
Roadmaps to decarbonization that protect uptime and product quality

Senior representative, Eon

4:55 PM

Closing keynote: Update on key industry regulations

Evolving health claim and labelling compliance requirements
Sustainability reporting and packaging legislation updates
Navigating cross-border regulations across UK and EU markets

5:25 PM

Chairman’s Closing Remarks

5:35 PM

Drinks welcome address

Senior representative, Resilux

5:45 PM

Drinks Reception sponsored by Resilux

6:45 PM

After Party sponsored by I.T.S

Streams

Stream one

Stream A

Stream two

Stream B

1:40 PM

Better mixing, hydration, and emulsification for modern dairy formulations

Solving lumping and hydration issues in proteins, stabilizers, and powders
Improving emulsion stability and mouthfeel in beverages and creams
Reducing processing time and energy with high-efficiency mixing systems

Senior representative, Colloidtek

1:55 PM

Leveraging digital technology to build smarter dairy operations

Using real-time data and analytics to improve forecasting and reduce waste
Digitising supply chains for better visibility and faster decision-making
Connecting teams and sites through integrated planning systems

2:15 PM

Membrane technology for dairy: concentration, reuse, and sustainability

RO/NF/UF solutions for whey, milk, and process water applications
Improving yield and consistency while lowering energy and water use
Membrane selection, cleaning, and lifecycle management best practices

Senior representative, Hydranautics

2:30 PM

Probiotic dairy for healthy ageing

How does probiotic dairy reduce inflammation and enhance immune function in elderly populations
Improving cognitive function and increased calcium absorption

2:50 PM

High-speed, hygienic secondary packaging for dairy at scale

End-of-line automation for tubs, pouches, cartons, and multipacks
Faster changeovers and modular lines to handle SKU proliferation
Improving OEE and labor efficiency with integrated robotics and controls

Senior representative, CAMA

8 AM

Registration and Networking

8:50 AM

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Speakers

Mark Dempsey

Senior Consulting Director – Global, GlobalData

9 AM

Opening keynote: Specialized dairy products specifically for GLP-1 users

Dairy companies are responding by innovating with GLP-1-friendly options
Exploring GLP-1 dairy products that have been introduced for consumers
Understanding key drivers behind the demand for GLP-1 dairy products

9:30 AM

High-performance films for dairy packaging: Protection, shelf life, and recyclability

Barrier films that preserve freshness and reduce food waste
Recyclable/mono-material and downgauged options to cut packaging footprint
Film design for runnability, sealing, and standout graphics in chilled dairy

Senior representative, Taghleef

9:50 AM

Keynote panel discussion: Key dairy categories

Analysis of key product categories: Dairy Infant Milk/Formula, Milk, Cheese, Ice Cream and Yogurt pouches.

Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Ice Cream
Infant formula

10:30 AM

From milk to market: Innovation in dairy nutrition, functionality, and sustainability

Developing high-value dairy ingredients and consumer products (protein, lactose-free, functional)
Advancing fermentation and processing to improve taste, texture, and nutritional performance
Delivering verified sustainability progress across the value chain, from farm programs to production efficiencies.

Senior representative, Valio

10:50 AM

Morning Refreshments and Networking

11:20 AM

Roundtable Discussions

Interactive roundtable sessions offer a unique opportunity to come together with your peers to share best practice and develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry as a whole. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others.

Each roundtable session lasts for 40 minutes and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables.

Roundtable 1: Analysing how dairy affects immune health

Dietary intervention and immune health
Processing dairy and its impact on immune health
Food pharma: the gap is narrowing - a role for dietary intervention in immune fitness (prevention and therapies

Roundtable 2: Precision dosing & ingredient handling for consistent dairy quality

Accurate dosing and batching to reduce variability and giveaway
Hygienic design for powders, liquids, and micro-ingredients
Automation and traceability that speed changeovers and improve efficiency

Senior representative, Mega CZ

Roundtable 3: Food is at the heart of some of the biggest challenges & opportunities of our time

Some of the challenges affecting the food industry
How to drive more sustainable farming
Being guided by Food Systems
Finding balance in a food production approach

12:40 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:40 PM

Filtration strategies to protect product quality and plant uptime

Removing particulates and contaminants across process and utility streams
Extending equipment life and reducing unplanned downtime
Right-sizing filtration to cut operating cost without compromising safety

Senior representative, Complete Filtration Resources

1:55 PM

Case study: Health claims – how consumers perceive these

Growing skepticism around vague or overstated claims
Preference for simple, science-backed messaging
Trust built through transparency and recognizable ingredients

2:15 PM

Hygiene & food safety excellence in dairy: from cip to environmental monitoring

Next-generation cleaning and disinfection programs to control risk
Data-driven sanitation: verification, auditing, and continuous improvement
Reducing water, chemical use, and downtime while meeting compliance needs

Senior representative, Kersia

2:30 PM

Choosing the right ingredients for modern consumers

Reducing sugar, salt and additives without losing taste
Adding protein, fibre and functional benefits
Sourcing reliable, traceable and sustainable ingredients

2:50 PM

Aseptic packaging innovation for dairy: convenience, performance, and circularity

Extending shelf life and enabling ambient distribution models
Packaging innovations that reduce material use and improve recyclability
Flexible filling solutions for fast SKU expansion and shorter runs

Senior representative, SIG

3:10 PM

Afternoon refreshments

3:30 PM

Next-generation separation & clarification for cleaner, more efficient dairy processing

Centrifugal separation solutions for milk, whey, and byproduct streams
Improving product purity, yield, and process stability
Hygienic design and automation to reduce losses and maintenance burden

Senior representative, KXS Technologies

3:45 PM

Leveraging digital technology to build smarter dairy operations

Using real-time data and analytics to improve forecasting and reduce waste
Digitising supply chains for better visibility and faster decision-making
Connecting teams and sites through integrated planning systems

4:05 PM

Smarter quality control in dairy: Inline measurement and rapid release

Inline/at-line analytics to detect issues before they become waste
Faster release and tighter specification control across batches
Digital reporting that supports compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement

Senior representative, Speclz SAS

4:20 PM

Next steps for the dairy industry – working together to advance the industry

Identifying key current and upcoming challenges
How should the industry work together to overcome key industry challenges
Working with associations and regulators

4:50 PM

Chairman’s Closing Remarks

5 PM

End of Conference

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Henrik Lund

CEO, Naturli’ Foods

CEO at NATURLI’ and true believer in a plantbased diet. NATURLI’ makes change easy by producing vegan noncompromising products in dairy, meat and ice cream – one-stop shopping with benefits for the planet and you!

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Olaf Larssen

Research Manager, Ausnutria

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William Blackett

Director of Consulting, GlobalData

Will Blackett brings over 25 years of Drinks, Retail and Foodservice experience to GlobalData. Prior to joining GlobalData, Will worked clientside at Sainsbury's, McDonald's and Heineken, working in various innovation, brand and commercial roles. Will also has extensive consultancy experience, leading a global vertical at Dunnhumby and heading the Consumer division of Savanta, a full-service insight agency, where he partnered with some of the world's largest drinks companies.

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Morgane Richert

Director of Consulting – Consumer, GlobalData

Morgane has over 7 years of experience in the beverages and foodservice sectors. She first joined GlobalData in 2016 as an analyst, leading the development of the company’s Foodservice Intelligence Centre and regularly contributing her expertise to custom research projects.

Since joining the consulting division in 2019, she has specialized in the delivery of large-scale market sizing and segmentation projects, as well as competitive analysis, transformation strategy, NPD and consumer trend studies.

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Lorenzo van Haelst

Managing Director, France & Benelux ,Tetra Pak

Lorenzo van Haelst is Managing Director for the market France and Benelux at Tetra Pak, the
world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, since August 2024 and is
based in Paris.
Since the beginning of his career in 1988, in Central Planning with Tetra Pak International in
Switzerland, Lorenzo has held a number of business leadership positions across several
geographies and developed a career-long expertise in packaging. In 1990, he moved to Brazil
as Regional Sales and Marketing Manager. At the beginning of 1993, he joined Sintercast, a
Swedish company specializing in process control technology for the iron foundry industry, first
as Sales Director for the Americas and Italy, then as General Manager for the Americas. Four
years later, he returned to Switzerland to head up marketing in the packaging market for the
petrochemicals manufacturer Amoco Chemicals Europe. In 1999, he returned to Tetra Pak
and held various roles within the plastics division of Tetra Pak, from Sales Director PET
Packaging Materials to Managing Director of Novembal, the group's plastic closures business,
in France, Switzerland and USA until July 2024.
Lorenzo holds a MSc degree from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and an MBA from
the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne (Switzerland). In
addition to his native Italian, Lorenzo is fluent in English, French, Portuguese, Dutch and
German.

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Todd Davis

Director of Innovation Intelligence, Ai Palette

Todd holds an MBA from the University of Manitoba. His career in brand and innovation has included living in Toronto, Geneva, Singapore and Hong Kong working with research giants Nielsen and YouGov and more recently C&C Group on the producer side. Todd joined the Ai Palette- Globaldata team in early 2025

His client work has included engagements with Starbucks, Heineken, Pernod Ricard, Dannon, Lidl, Ferrero, Disney, HSBC and The British Olympic Association

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Anna Ranki

Sales Manager, ColloidTek Oy

Meet Anna Ranki, a dynamic figure in dairy industry. Her diverse background brings a fresh perspective to the dairy industry, infusing it with new sustainability-focused ideas and methodologies. Her commitment to environmentally friendly practices and efficiency has enabled her to develop strategies that not only benefit the bottom line but also contribute to the broader goal of creating a more sustainable future. As we delve into the discussions at the Dairy Innovations Congress, Anna's insights promise to inspire new perspectives and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the future of dairy.

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Company Information

Cama Group, founded in 1981, is an international leader in design, engineering and manufacture of high-tech secondary packaging systems. For over 40 years, it has been building and installing advanced secondary packaging machines with turnkey solutions worldwide. Application-specific mechanical engineering customised and internally developed robotics, and cutting-edge Industry 5.0 automation architectures integrate and combine seamlessly to offer the best machines and packaging lines available on the market today, fully optimised and connected. Extensive industry experience and advanced technological capabilities enable to supply single machines or complete lines for handling and packaging a wide variety of primary packaging, such as flow-wrap, trays, cans, capsules, bags and boxes, and to handle them with care, efficiency and speed throughout the entire packaging cycle, right up to the delivery of the final cardboard packaging ready for palletisation. The company is a group with its headquarters in Italy, a modern facility recently implemented in 2023 that houses over 200 employees, as well as branches in numerous countries around the world, including the US, France, China, the UK and Australia, which have permeated the international market for packaging excellence over time. Cama Group offers fully integrated packaging lines and serves both food (bakery, confectionery, coffee, ice cream, dairy products, ready meals) and non-food industries (personal care, health and home care) and pet food. Thanks to its extensive experience in the sector and comprehensive technological capabilities, Cama is able to supply individual machines or complete lines for the handling and packaging of a huge variety of primary packaging – such as pouches, trays, cans, pods, bags and boxes – and to guide them carefully, efficiently and quickly through the entire packaging cycle, right up to the delivery of the final cardboard/corrugated packaging ready for palletisation. With a view on Industry 5.0, Cama Group has recently developed its Machine Enhancement Programme, which includes collaborative 3-axis robotic solutions to be integrated into existing lines or new units, flexible packaging lines with a compact design, while maintaining its high-speed solutions. In addition, the company’s technological development process involves the integration of AI, Digital Twin, Smart Cameras, robotic solutions and numerous other tools with a view to process automation.

Cama’s innovative packaging machines follow a simple but very effective slogan: “Technology inspired by human talent”. This, combined with continuous investment in new products and highly niche technical solutions, has led to successful market-oriented products that offer competitive technical advantages, reduced costs and superior quality.

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CCL Label is a global leader in premium and sustainable label and packaging solutions, supporting major brands across Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care and Healthcare. With 213 production facilities and 26,000 employees worldwide, we deliver a full portfolio of decoration technologies, including Pressure Sensitive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Stretch Sleeves, In-Mould Labels and Pouches. Our solutions help brands strengthen shelf impact, increase operational efficiency and meet critical sustainability requirements.

For the dairy sector, we provide decoration technologies that meet established recycling guidelines and support the industry’s move towards more circular packaging. Our EcoFloat and EcoFloat White innovations allow packaging to remain compatible with circular recycling systems while delivering effective light protection and secure performance in established sorting processes.

With our R&D expertise, global capabilities and local technical support, we enable brands to launch packaging solutions that are secure, efficient and ready for future requirements.

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Exhibitors

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ICPG produces custom-extruded foils designed for rigid Form Fill Seal and thermoformed dairy packaging applications. Through the use of advanced technology, capabilities and expert support services, ICPG focuses on the development of innovative, sustainable & recyclable material solutions for thermoforming and form-fill-seal processes.

ICPG is the innovator behind XPP Polypropylene Solutions, the first material to offer a drop-in solution for PS replacement in form-fill-seal yogurt and dairy applications. This revolutionary new material maintains all of the benefits of current PS solutions – processing, function, snap-ablity, barrier protection and cost – but in the form of a more sustainable & recyclable solution compared to PS & PET alternatives that offers compatibility with existing FFS equipment and platforms including Bosch-Syntegon, Hassia, Illig, MultiVac, Zhongya & others.

In addition to our XPP solutions, ICPG produces custom extruded foil structures using polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, PET, PET-G and EVOH materials. Capabilities are customizable based on application requirements and include monolayer extrusion, extrusion lamination, and multi-layer barrier and non-barrier coextrusion.

Support services include barrier rollstock formulation and thermoforming part design, packaging & sterilization process consultation, development trials, material replacement design & process consultation and on-site technical support for material trials.

ICPG is ISO 9001:2015 Certified and FFSS 22000 Certified. ICPG has also been issued an International Milk Shippers Grade “A” Milk Permit from the state of North Carolina.

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