The competition will start in March and conclude with sharing the results later this year. The Students F&B Innovation Competition originated from the USDEC-Jiangnan University partnership. This yearly event allows us to deepen students’ knowledge and understanding of U.S. dairy ingredients’ performance in food systems, stimulate creative potential and better prepare them for a successful career in the F&B industry.

Expand your network of trade contacts at the largest food ingredients trade show in Mexico and Central America.

In October, FI Asia will take place in Bangkok, Thailand. FI Asia offers unparalleled access to ASEAN markets, with attendees from across the region and around the world. Exhibitors will be showcasing various food ingredient products that target the R&D and food technologist staffs from leading food and beverage manufacturers and researchers in the region. 

Food Ingredients Vietnam is the only dedicated food and drink trade show in Vietnam, offering industry professionals a unique look at this expanding market. Fi Vietnam offers the opportunity to engage in industry leading discussions, see product application innovations, and develop and further connections. 

USDEC will host and organize two in-person Buyer's Conferences in the MENA region this fall to provide members with opportunity to network and connect with customers.

USDEC will host and organize two in-person Buyer's Conferences in the MENA region this fall to provide members with opportunity to network and connect with customers.

Gulfood Manufacturing is a regional and ingredient-focused food trade event dedicated to the Middle East food and beverage processing sector. Many consider it a must-attend innovation platform and networking opportunity for the Middle East region.

The China Dairy Industry Association (CDIA) Annual Meeting taking place Sept. 19-21, 2022, offers a prime opportunity for U.S. dairy suppliers to strengthen relationships and build business with the world’s biggest dairy importer. The in-person event held in Chingqing, China is expected to attract dairy processors, infant formula makers, and food and beverage companies. The theme of the annual meeting will be “For the Sustainable and Healthy Life for Mankind."

In September, FI Asia will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. FI Asia offers unparalleled access to ASEAN markets, with attendees from across the region and around the world. Exhibitors will be showcasing various food ingredient products that target the R&D and food technologist staffs from leading food and beverage manufacturers and researchers in the region.

USDEC staff and innovation partner Kiyota Sangyo will present on U.S. dairy protein supply and innovation benefits. Participants can also sample Japan-friendly, health and wellness positioned U.S. dairy protein prototypes.

This seminar will be focused on inspiring Vietnamese end-user confidence in U.S. dairy ingredients by reinforcing why U.S. dairy proteins are an advantageous nutritional and functional innovation solution.

Join USDEC at the largetst food ingredients trade show in South America. 

While details regarding both the event and member participation are still pending, USDEC will be exhibiting at the Expo IAlimentos trade show with spaces available for members to co-exhibit.

USDEC is hosting the first customer-engagement event at the U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (U.S. CDE) next month in collaboration with the Singapore Bakery & Confectionery Trade Association (SBCTA), an organization with a mission of promoting the bakery arts industry in Singapore.

Food Ingredients China (FIC) is one of the largest professional trade shows in the field of food additives and ingredients in China. USDEC will exhibit at the Fi China show, sharing supply advantages of and innovation opportunities with U.S. Dairy.

This webinar (in Japanese only) will highlight how within an increasingly crowded protein marketplace, U.S. dairy whey and milk proteins deliver an advantageously differentiated and unmatched complete solutions package ideally suited to create winning products tailored for the health needs and flavor preferences of Japanese consumers.

At this year's Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology Annual Conference, USDEC will particpate and have several keynote speakers from the USDEC China office, Jiangnan University and Center for Dairy Research. Viewers will be able to tune in virtually. More information and details will be provided as they become available.