Dairy Products Technology Center

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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.

09/10/2026

Reminder! Registration is still open for our Advanced Cheesemaking short course! ⁣

📅 October 6-7, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣

Register today at the link below or through the link in our bio!⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣

09/09/2026

Gelato Festival’s Dani Palazzoni shares how Pacific Coast Coalition- DBII has provided valuable support through its professional network and resources.⁣⁣
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Gelato Festival produces gelato competitions around the world and is behind the first and only USDA Certified Organic Italian gelato! ⁣⁣
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Stay tuned to hear more from Dani about the physical support the PCC provides and the impact it can have on growing businesses.⁣⁣
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Photos from Dairy Products Technology Center's post 09/07/2026

The High Protein Dairy Products short course kicks off on Tuesday, September 15th! ⁣

Just over one week until attendees learn all about one of the fastest-growing health trends and how this trend is being applied to dairy products. ⁣

📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣

Registration closes soon, so don’t forget to sign up through the link below or in bio! ⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia

09/04/2026

Exciting opportunity for Cal Poly Students!⁣

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! ⁣

📅 October 1⁣
⏰ 11 AM-1 PM⁣
🚌 Transportation provided!⁣

Register by scanning the QR code or using the link in our bio!⁣

Photos from Dairy Products Technology Center's post 09/03/2026

Just over ONE MONTH until our Advanced Cheesemaking Short Course!⁣

📅 October 6-7, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣

Join us for two days of hands-on learning and a deeper dive into the science behind cheesemaking! ⁣

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.⁣

Ready to take your cheesemaking knowledge to the next level? 🧀⁣

Register today at the link below or through the link in our bio!⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣

09/02/2026

Congratulations to the Gelato Festival on an incredible recognition from Italy’s Minister of Agriculture and Food! ⁣

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.⁣

A well-deserved recognition and an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to the entire Gelato Festival team!⁣

08/31/2026

TWO WEEKS until the High Protein Dairy Products short course! ⁣

📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣

Registration closes soon, so don’t forget to sign up through the link below or in bio! ⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia

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! ⁣

Check back next week to hear how the PCC made an impact at Gelato Festival!⁣

Photos from Dairy Products Technology Center's post 08/24/2026

Just over THREE WEEKS until our High Protein Dairy Products Short Course! 🥛⁣

📅 September 15-16, 2026⁣
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center⁣

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.⁣

🔗 Register today through the link below or visit the link in our bio!⁣
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia⁣

Photos from Dairy Products Technology Center's post 08/21/2026

Today marks the final day of in-person sessions for the CURD Program!⁣

Participants are wrapping up the program by sharing their project presentations and reflecting on their experiences. ⁣

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.⁣

We are also grateful for the support of DaphneZepos TeachingEndowment and Pacific Coast Coalition- DBII! ✨🧀🐄⁣

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San Luis Obispo, CA
93407