Past Events
USDEC marketing programs have been actively driving new and expanded business and innovation opportunities for U.S. cheese, ingredients, and other dairy products. Explore the searchable listing below of past USDEC trade shows, seminars, and key activities that have helped generate interest in U.S. dairy.
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World Cheese Awards
Read MoreBern, SwitzerlandSPONSORED ENTRIES CLOSED The World Cheese Awards (WCA) is one of the most respected competitions in the world attracting thousands of entries each year, and your company's cheese could be among the contenders! This year it will be taking place in Switzerland from November 12-14th. For more information or questions please reach out to Nuhami Alemu (n
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Health & Wellness Beverage Innovation Workshop
Read MoreSingaporeOn November 12-13, USDEC will host a Health and Wellness Beverage Innovation Workshop at the U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (U.S. CDE) in Singapore, offering Southeast Asian formulators (including select participants from Vietnam) an in-depth look at beverage applications using U.S. dairy ingredients. This two-day workshop will highlight the functional benefits and formulation considerations of U.S. dairy whey proteins, milk proteins, and caseinates in creating regionally relevant,...
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Food & Hospitality China 2025
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Read MoreShanghai, ChinaALL BOOTHS FILLED. USDEC will be hosting a USA Cheese Pavilion at China Food and Hospitality 2025 taking place in Shanghai, China on November 12-14, 2025. For this year's show, we will have 8 booths available to members. For any questions, contact Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org). ALL BOOTHS FILLED USDEC will be hosting a USA Cheese Pavilion at China Food and Hospitality 2025 taking place in Shanghai, China on November 12-14, 2025. For this year's show, we will have 8 booths available to...
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U.S. Dairy Protein Nutrition Seminar
Read MoreSão Paulo, BrazilOn November 4, USDEC will organize a seminar highlighting the nutritional advantages of dairy proteins and introducing new opportunities for product innovation tailored to Brazilian consumers' nutrition priorities. The seminar will focus on engaging Brazilian sports nutrition processing companies and food and beverage manufacturers and will emphasize the nutritional advantages and opportunities for innovation with U.S. dairy proteins. On November 4, USDEC will organize a seminar highlighting...
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Gulfood Manufacturing 2025
Read MoreDubai, UAEGulfood 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. At the 2024 show, an estimated 45,000 visitors and 2,500 exhibitors participated, making this one of the largest ingredient-focused trade shows in the world, providing attendees with insights into the latest trends related to ingredients, manufacturing...
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U.S. Dairy Protein Nutrition Seminar
Read MoreSão Paulo, BrazilOn November 4, USDEC will organize a seminar highlighting the nutritional advantages of dairy proteins and introducing new opportunities for product innovation tailored to Brazilian consumers' nutrition priorities. The seminar will focus on engaging Brazilian sports nutrition processing companies and food and beverage manufacturers and will emphasize the nutritional advantages and opportunities for innovation with U.S. dairy proteins. On November 4, USDEC will organize a seminar highlighting...
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Korean Nutrition Society Conference
Read MoreSeoul, KoreaSouth Korea has become a super-aged society, with more than 20% of the population currently aged 65 and older. As a nutritional powerhouse ingredient with muscle-supporting benefits, U.S. dairy proteins can help play a role in supporting the unique food and health needs of the nation's rapidly aging society. To address these opportunities and public health needs, USDEC is participating in the annual Korean Nutrition Society (KNS) Conference taking place in Seoul on October 31, 2025. KNS was...
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CIFST's Annual Conference
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Read MoreGuangzhou, ChinaUSDEC will participate in a nutrition session during the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) 22nd Annual Conference October 29-31, 2025. More details will be shared soon. USDEC members and customers are invited to attend the session. For more information and to let us know you're interested in participating in the event, please contact Annie Bienvenue (abienvenue@usdec.org). USDEC will participate in a nutrition session during the Chinese Institute of Food Science and...
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CDIA Mission to the USA
Read MoreUSAUSDEC will be accompanying a group of Chinese dairy industry professionals, including representatives from the China Dairy Industry Association (CDIA) in the United States during the week of October 13 to 18. The mission aims to visit dairy processing plants, with a primary focus on ingredients such as lactose and whey proteins. The group will also visit Research Centers and do market visits. We're in the process of developing the schedule for the week. Members who may be interested to offer...
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Food Tech Summit & Expo 2025
Read MoreMexico City, MexicoThe Food Tech Summit and Expo is the largest food ingredients trade show in Mexico and Central America, offering a key opportunity to engage with trade from the region.USDEC's booth at Food Tech Summit and Expo will have 8 spaces available for members to co-exhibit. Below is the number of remaining spaces available. To reserve a booth space with USDEC, please contact Suzanna Stohr (sstohr@usdec.org). NO SPACES REMAINING The Food Tech Summit and Expo is the largest food ingredients trade show...