Dairy Research Institute to Present Latest Research on Milk Protein Concentrate

The annual meeting attracts a global cross-section of more than 2,700 research and development scientists, food scientists, professionals, educators and students — all interested in the future of dairy, food science and animal agriculture.

11 Jul 2012 --- America’s dairy farmers have a long-standing commitment to sound, scientific research with a focus on increased understanding and promotion of the value of dairy products and ingredients. The Dairy Research Institute, established through the dairy checkoff program, is bringing together leading dairy scientists to present an overview on the latest research on milk protein concentrate (MPC) at the 2012 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) Annual Meeting in Phoenix from July 15 to 19.

The annual meeting attracts a global cross-section of more than 2,700 research and development scientists, food scientists, professionals, educators and students — all interested in the future of dairy, food science and animal agriculture.

A Dairy Research Institute-sponsored Dairy Foods Symposium on July 16 will provide attendees with an understanding of the growing MPC market and outline the many opportunities for this increasingly in-demand dairy ingredient. The symposium also will provide an overview of MPC functionality, applications and processing technologies including separation, concentration and drying.

The U.S. Dairy Export Council, in conjunction with the Dairy Research Institute, recently released a fact sheet on MPCs, which provides details on the functional benefits of MPC and its use in various food and beverage applications. It is available for download at USDairy.com/DairyResearchInstitute.

“Milk ingredients, including MPCs, represent not only an important area of research for domestic and export markets, but also a significant opportunity for selling more dairy,” said Bill Graves, senior vice president of product research, Dairy Research Institute. “Key learnings have provided the technical insights to create new and more functional milk protein ingredients used in products ranging from Greek yogurt to meal replacement beverages.”

The 2012 ADSA meeting will showcase the current state of dairy and animal agriculture science and provides the Dairy Research Institute the opportunity to share research progress with industry leaders. To learn more about the Dairy Research Institute’s MPC symposium, visit USDairy.com/ADSA. To find the latest information on dairy-related research and resources, including the MPC fact sheet, visit USDairy.com/DairyResearchInstitute.