Dairy Innovation Strategies 2025

Devising Commercially Successful Strategies for the Dairy Industry

26 - 27

March

2025
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RESILUX is a leading provider of innovative packaging solutions, specializing in high-quality PET products. With a commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles, Resilux designs and manufactures a wide range of preforms, bottles and jars that meet the diverse needs of various industries, including food and beverage, personal care, and household products. Its core business was back-integrated with PET recycling activities and has units in Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Greece, Russia, Hungary, Serbia, Romania and the US.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.resilux.com/EN/index.html

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Satron Instruments is a technology leader in process control of liquid and semi-liquid dairy products. Our mission is to reduce losses of products and utilities, increase production efficiency and maximize quality of dairy products. We provide precise optical and pressure measurements adapted to various processes and conditions, from aseptic lines to effluent channels.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://satron.com/

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About Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe

Cargill Starches, Sweeteners & Texturizers Europe transforms renewable, nature-derived raw materials into sustainable ingredient solutions. We address the needs of a broad swath of industries with a diverse portfolio that includes sweeteners, starches, proteins, texturizers, fibers and animal feed ingredients, all supported by world-class expertise in formulation, processing, logistics and more. Our European footprint includes over 4,000 employees, spread over 16 production facilities, 14 offices and 3 innovation centers and applications labs, further supported by Cargill operations around the world.
From food & beverage to papermaking & corrugating, and pharmaceuticals to animal nutrition, we bring together the ingredients, knowledge and technology to help our food, feed and industrial customers thrive.

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Established in 2018, E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) delivers all-in-one sustainable energy solutions for cities and industries. With our stable growth track record, our mission is to lead the energy transition in Europe. Our expertise spans the entire process, from design and construction to the operation of energy generation and distribution infrastructure. With a presence in 15 European countries, we leverage excellent engineering capabilities and in-depth market knowledge to meet the unique needs of each location. Across Europe, we operate more than 6,000 energy infrastructure assets with more than 8,000 employees.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.eonenergy.com

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With operations in 130 countries and over 10,000 employees worldwide, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions solves the toughest water, wastewater and process challenges around the globe. Leveraging a comprehensive set of chemical, equipment and digital enabled services and products, the company helps customers optimize water resources and overcome process challenges. Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions serves customers across all industries, including food and beverage, metals and mining, power, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, chemicals, petrochemicals, pulp and paper, and utilities. Visit our website watertechnologies.com for more information about our solutions.

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EXBERRY® is the global market leader in Coloring Foods. The brand is synonymous with high performance color solutions based on the most natural concept of coloring food with food. EXBERRY® concentrates are manufactured from fruit, vegetables and edible plants using only gentle physical methods such as chopping, boiling and filtering. The brand provides the widest range on the market, comprising more than 400 shades. It is suitable for practically all food and drink, including confectionery, dairy and bakery products, soft and alcoholic beverages and savory applications. The concentrates are valued worldwide for their ease of use, brilliance, performance and the complete vertical integration of the supply chain, which ensures full traceability, price and stock stability. In applying EXBERRY® products, manufacturers are assured to receive highly professional support ranging from strategic product development to production integration and regulatory advice. EXBERRY® is the favored color solution used by more than 1,900 food and beverage companies including the leading food and beverage producers in the world.

About GNT

The GNT Group is a family-owned company pioneering in the creation of specialized, future-proof products from only natural ingredients. It is internationally renowned for its EXBERRY® portfolio, the leading global brand in Coloring Foods. Founded in 1978, the company offers unparalleled agricultural competence and process-engineering expertise in delivering solutions from fruit, vegetables and edible plants. GNT is headquartered in Mierlo, The Netherlands, and has global reach with customers in 75 countries and offices in North and South America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.exberry.com

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Founded in 1914 and widely recognized as the world’s premier independently-owned flavor house, Edlong is a believer in and purveyor of Everything Dairy Can Be™. More than just a marketing slogan, this inspirational mantra is driven by Edlong’s industry-leading dairy, dairy-based, and dairy-free ingredient capabilities. The comprehensive portfolio of Edlong dairy flavors improves classic taste profiles for Cheese, Butter, Sweet Dairy, Cream, and Milk, while also delivering unique functional value in the masking and mouthfeel of plant-based products. Edlong believes dairy can be indulgent, innovative and inspiring, and that the tastes of dairy can be a sales booster and a game changer. Our experience and our vision is why Edlong believes in Everything Dairy Can Be.

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Taiyo is a leader in the development and production of functional ingredients for the food, beverage, medical food and pharmaceutical industry. Since its foundation in 1946, the company develops and markets emulsifiers, fibres, stabilizers, egg, tea- and coffee-based ingredients, delivery systems and highly functional ingredients.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.taiyogmbh.com

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We are a market-oriented cooperative of starch potato growers. From (plant-based) desserts with the perfect texture and taste, to cheese with the desired stretch and melt, we strive to eliminate allergies, e-numbers and unnatural additives with our potato starch & protein.

We take responsibility from crop to shop and help food producers worldwide with the right application of our ingredients.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.avebe.com/

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We’re a flavour house with a difference. No-nonsense flavours that are delivered on time, and on budget. We’re passionate about working with brands large and small to help them take their products to another level by improving or developing new tastes, or making them healthier.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.itstaste.com/

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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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To learn more, please visit our website - www.icpg.co

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Amano Enzyme is a global leader in enzyme manufacturing, with subsidiaries in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We provide premium, non-GMO speciality enzymes for diverse food applications, including dairy protein and flavour as well as non-dairy, delivering innovative solutions for the evolving food industry.

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AmbaFlex is the global leader in Spiral-shaped solutions for elevation and accumulation of primary- and secondary packs. With our SpiralVeyor and AccuVeyor, based on our own unique belt technology, we gained more then 25 years of experience in solutions for space saving line-connectivity and improving line-efficiency in packaging lines for FMCG.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.ambaflex.com/en

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Kyowa Hakko, a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings, specializes in research, development and manufacturing of high-quality functional ingredients for various industries. The ingredients are widely used in the formulation of dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages. Drawing on its leading expertise in fermentation and biotechnology, Kyowa Hakko has a strong emphasis on research, science and innovation leveraging these capabilities to create value-added products

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.kyowa.eu/

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With offices in Belgium, Germany, US, UK, Spain, France, Italy, and China plus a global partner network, HYBRID Software is an enterprise software development company focused on innovative productivity tools for the graphic arts industry.

offer a unique set of advantages that include native PDF workflows, enterprise cloud solutions, scalable technology with low cost of ownership, and direct integration with leading MIS solutions and output devices. These products are used by thousands of customers worldwide in all areas of prepress and print, including labels and packaging, folding cartons, corrugated, wide format and digital printing. HYBRID Software is a subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group.

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To learn more, please visit our website - www.hybridsoftware.com

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Schoeller Allibert has been accelerating sustainable supply chains for more than 65 years through the creation of innovative, reusable packaging, storage and logistics products and solutions that are efficient by design and circular by nature. Today, we are a global market player and the European market leader.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.schoellerallibert.com/

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MCC, established in 1916, is the global leader in prime label solutions, with approximately $3 billion in annual revenue supporting a number of the world’s most prominent brands across end-categories including food and beverages, home and personal care, wine and spirits, and other specialties. MCC employs approximately 12,000 associates across more than 90 facilities in over 30 countries.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.mcclabel.com/en

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Collo offers an innovative IoT-solution to reduce product losses. We combine AI and machine learning to help you to stay on track of any leaks, optimize product push outs, minimize environmental stress, and reduce costs. With the real-time data of what is in your pipe we can help you to optimize your plant.

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To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.collo.fi/

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We believe people should be able to enjoy healthy, sustainable plant-based foods without having to compromise on taste and texture. AkoPlanet™ by AAK is AAK’s platform for plant-based foods where we harness years of experience in plant-based oils and together with our customers, develop great-tasting plant-based food made with love for people, plants and the planet.

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To learn more, please visit our website - http://www.aak.com/akoplanet

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    Why attend?

    Attending Dairy Innovation Strategies in Copenhagen offers numerous benefits for you and your team: 

    Networking Opportunities: This conference brings together industry experts, dairy producers, researchers, and suppliers from around the world. 

    Knowledge Sharing: Keynote presentations, workshops, and panel discussions on various topics such as dairy farming practices, sustainability, technology advancements, and market trends. 

    Inspirational Speakers: Keynote speeches and presentations by industry leaders will inspire you and offer fresh perspectives on challenges and opportunities in the dairy sector.

    Access to New Technologies: The latest innovations and technologies in dairy production, processing, and packaging. 

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

    Regulatory Updates: You can discuss relevant policies, regulations, and compliance standards affecting the industry. This provides you with an opportunity to stay updated on changing regulations and ensure their operations meet the necessary requirements.

    Join us at the Dairy Innovation Strategies Conference 2025! 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

    2024 highlights

    Agenda

    • 26 Mar 2025
    • 27 Mar 2025
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    Streams

    Stream one

    Stream A – DAIRY PORTFOLIOS

    Stream two

    Stream B – HYBRID VENTURES

    Stream three

    Stream C - NOVEL INNOVATION

    THEME 2: PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

    11:20 AM

    Gut Health Keynote: The Next Biotic Innovation

    Speakers

    José Pedro Silva
    Head of Brand and Market Development - Beverages & Food, Lactogal Produtos Alimentares

    11:50 AM

    Tasting Session: The Next Big Flavour Infusion

    12:05 PM

    Oxford-style debate: Growing Ingredients Lists: Opportunity or Overdone?

    12:35 PM

    Networking Lunch

    THEME 3: PRODUCTION

    Stream C – DAIRY-TECH

    2:15 PM

    Case Study: Hype or Hyper-Efficient? How The Industry is Adopting AI

    2:45 PM

    Digital Technology Enhancing Product Development

    3:15 PM

    Dragon’s Den Discussion: Embracing Tech Innovation for Cost-Effective and Productive Strategies

    3:55 PM

    Afternoon Networking Break

    4:25 PM

    Amberflex: Spiral conveyer solutions (15 mins)

    THEME 2: PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

    11:20 AM

    Tasting Session: Inclusive Innovation: Blending the Best of Dairy and Plant-Rich Worlds

    11:50 AM

    Filling the Price Bucket with Value-added Products

    12:05 PM

    Panel Discussion: Keeping Plant-Based Growth Alive

    12:35 PM

    Networking Lunch

    THEME 3: PRODUCTION

    Stream B – PACKAGING

    2:15 PM

    Audience Poll: Cross-Border Discrepancies for Ingredients Labelling and Product Profiles

    2:45 PM

    Scanning for Digital Packaging Possibilities

    3:15 PM

    Panel Discussion: Materialising Recyclable Packaging Strategies

    3:55 PM

    Afternoon Networking Break

    4:25 PM

    Satron Instruments (Day 2 30 mins): Production measurement tech

    8 AM

    Enrich Your Day: Registration & Breakfast Introductions

    8:50 AM

    Chair’s Opening Remarks

    9 AM

    Lead Partner Keynote Address

    9:15 AM

    Industry Keynote: What are the Future Drivers for Dairy Success?

    THEME 1: DAIRY DEMANDS

    9:30 AM

    Narrowing Down on the Need for Nutrition

    9:50 AM

    Getting Behind a Better World: Sustainable Innovations in Dairy

    10:20 AM

    Panel Discussion: Herding up Innovation Hotspots around the Globe

    10:50 AM

    Morning Networking Break

    THEME 2: PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

    STREAM A – DAIRY PORTFOLIOS

    11:20 AM

    Case Study: Re-formulating for the Next Generation

    11:50 AM

    Access to Dairy: Fresh Potential for Wider Ingredient Applications

    12:05 PM

    Panel Discussion: Diversifying the Dairy Farm

    12:35 PM

    Networking Lunch

    THEME 3: PRODUCTION

    1:35 PM

    Oxford-Style Debate: Unpacking the Science Behind UPFs

    Stream A – PRODUCT

    2:15 PM

    Case Study: How is the UPF Uproar Affecting Dairy Production?

    2:45 PM

    Veolia

    3:15 PM

    Panel Discussion: Opening the Gate to a Greener Future: Sustainable Farm Development

    3:55 PM

    Afternoon Networking Break

    4:25 PM

    Envirochemie: Waste & Water treatment (15 mins)

    4:40 PM

    Closing Keynote Case Study: Grab and Go: All-in-One Convenience

    5 PM

    Chair’s Final Remarks

    5:10 PM

    Drinks reception sponsored by Resilux

    6:10 PM

    Close of Conference

    7:10 PM

    After Party (Sponsored by I.T.S)

    Streams

    Stream one

    Stream A - TRENDING IN TRADE

    Stream two

    Stream B - GRAZING THE LAND

    THEME 5: DRIVING DISTRIBUTION FORWARD

    1:20 PM

    Moving Fence Posts in Export Strategies

    1:40 PM

    Digitalising the Dairy Trail

    2:10 PM

    Fireside Chat: On the Frontlines: Supporting Dairy Farmers for the Long Haul

    2:40 PM

    Afternoon Networking Break & PRIZE DRAW

    3:10 PM

    Private Label: Challenge for independent brands or win for consumers’ pockets?

    3:25 PM

    Sponsor Spotlight – Export/Import

    8 AM

    Registration

    8:50 AM

    Chair’s Opening Remarks

    THEME 4: BRAND POSITIONING & PURPOSE

    9 AM

    Opening Keynote: User-Generated Content Bringing Dairy to the FYP

    9:30 AM

    Rebranding Dairy for Young Generations

    9:50 AM

    Audience Interaction Panel: Milky Waters: Navigating Health Benefits Communication

    Speakers

    José Pedro Silva
    Head of Brand and Market Development - Beverages & Food, Lactogal Produtos Alimentares

    10:30 AM

    Morning Networking Break

    11 AM

    Interactive roundtable discussions

    12:20 PM

    Networking Lunch

    THEME 5: DRIVING DISTRIBUTION FORWARD

    STREAM A – TRENDING IN TRADE

    1:20 PM

    Trade Partnerships Case Study: Be the Next Barista-Go-To / Taking Farm-to-Fork to the Next Level

    1:40 PM

    Subscribing to Comfort: Convenience Trends in D2C Models

    2:10 PM

    Panel Discussion: Serving the Future of Dairy with New Growth Channels in Trade

    2:40 PM

    Afternoon Networking Break & PRIZE DRAW

    3:10 PM

    Case Study: Feeding the Future: Strategies for Young Health Products

    3:25 PM

    Sponsor Spotlight – Distribution in Trade

    THEME 6: FARMING A HEALTHY FUTURE

    3:40 PM

    Panel Discussion: Keeping the Industry Churning in Tense Geopolitical Landscapes

    4:20 PM

    Closing with Collaboration: Workshop: Cross-Industry Partnerships Innovating for a Healthy Future

    4:50 PM

    Chair’s Final Remarks

    5 PM

    Close of Conference

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    José Pedro Silva
    Head of Brand and Market Development - Beverages & Food, Lactogal Produtos Alimentares

    Session Details:

    Audience Interaction Panel: Milky Waters: Navigating Health Benefits Communication

    2025-03-27, 9:50 AM

    Session Details:

    Gut Health Keynote: The Next Biotic Innovation

    2025-03-26, 11:20 AM

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