Do What’s Right in Packaging – Close the Loop in Milk Bottles
Archives: Agenda
Chairman’s Closing Remarks
Driving Demand: The Power of Checkoff Innovation
- Market Expansion: Access deep consumer insights and R&D to unlock new growth channels for US dairy.
- Trust Building: Leverage science-backed storytelling to reinforce dairy’s essential role in modern nutrition.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaborative platforms to scale sustainable practices and enhance industry-wide value.
Senior representative, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI)
GLP 1: Where Are the Opportunities for Dairy Brands?
- Protein-First Solutions: Leverage dairy’s high-quality protein to combat muscle loss, a primary concern for GLP-1 users
- Gut Health Focus: Introduce fiber-fortified and probiotic-rich dairy to manage common digestive side effects of GLP-1 therapy
- Nutrient-Dense Minis: Develop “small-format, high-impact” snacks for those with reduced appetites seeking maximum nutrition in small bites
Panel Discussion: Key Trends in Dairy Enrichment, Fortification, Taste and Ways of Consumption
- Functional Boosts: Target “total wellness” by adding immunity and mood-boosting ingredients to standard dairy
- Taste vs. Health: Perfect the “guilt-free” experience—maintain premium, creamy textures in high-protein recipes
- Convenience First: Win the snacking market with sippable, portable formats for on-the-go lifestyles
Precision Processing: Maximising Yield and Food Safety
- Ensuring 100% shelf-stable safety for premium dairy drinks with advanced thermal processing.
- Minimising product loss and energy waste using AI-driven flow control and smart filling.
- Scaling quickly with modular systems designed for high-protein and plant-dairy hybrids.
Senior representative, JBTC
Shark Tank
Each company will provide a 1-minute elevator pitch to showcase their innovations.
Net-Zero Strategies as a Driver for Innovation in The Dairy Industry
- 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
Smart Packaging: Sustainability and Shelf-Life Redefined
- Aseptic Excellence: Maximise product freshness and nutrients without refrigeration using cutting-edge barrier technology
- Decarbonising the Pack: Reduce your carbon footprint with high-speed, low-waste filling systems and circular materials
- Consumer Connection: Use on-pack digital solutions to provide instant transparency and traceability for every carton
Senior representative, SIG