Check Out Wednesday's Program!
BevTech has become the event of the year in the Beverage Industry. While BevTech 2021 has gone Virtual it still includes a great lineup of keynote speakers discussing timely topics, Technical Committee meetings, and an Expo.
 
The 2021 theme is Trends and Innovations in Challenging Times. Sessions will be held Tuesday, April 27 - Thursday, April 29 with a featured topic each day. Technical Committee meetings will take place Monday, May 3 - Thursday, May 13.
Wednesday: Sustainability / Quality
A Quality Journey That Saves Millions of Gallons of Water

Serge Goussaert (Sr. Manager Global QA Beverage Programs & Operations Support, PepsiCo)

What if for once — quality, productivity, and sustainability were not goals in opposition, but could reinforce each other? That is exactly what's happening in PepsiCo beverages. With the use of burst rinsing, we revalidate or syrup and blending tanks rinses and save 40% of the water use along.
New Proposed Traceability Rule for Food and Beverage Manufacturers

Jennifer Lott (Senior Food Safety Auditor, SGS North America Inc.)

If the new rule passes as-is, with no amendments, companies would be required to provide documentation for certain Key Data Elements (KDEs) for Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) within 24 hours of a request in a sortable, electronic spreadsheet, therefore making compliance using paper-based systems nearly impossible. During this presentation, we will discuss how to meet the impending requirements with minimal disruption to your business
Technologies to Make the World a Better Place — New Ways for Sustainability in the Beverage Industry

Dr. Roland Folz (Leader of Global Food & Beverage Division, Pentair)
 
Growth in global population and a rising middle-class in may regions increases the demand for natural resources such as water, energy and food, while there are limited resources available. Furthermore, emissions of green-house gases from large-scale consumption of resources constitutes a threat to our environment. The talk will review sustainable innovations and applications to make the most of life's essential resources. This includes CO2 Technologies to capture CO2 from all kind of sources, such as from flue gases and even directly from the air, recovering and purifying it to food grade CO2, as defined by ISBT standards, as well as turning waste from biogas into bio-methane and food-grade CO2, while eliminating CO2 and the harmful methane being expelled in the environment. The work with Big data, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence etc. will support our understanding and ability to become more efficient and to reduce operational costs of break-through technologies.
Food Safety Systems — How Do We Fix a Broken System?

Victor Muliyil (Founder / Technical Director, Risk Optimization Resource Center)

Major food retailers and manufacturers rely on Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) approved food safety schemes, (often with additional specific criteria), as the primary criterion for supplier or vendor qualification. Suppliers are facing multiple retailer/buyer audits in addition to GFSI audits, defeating the intent of GFSI as a "one stop" audit solution. Further, there has been very little impact of GFSI auditing on reduction of food safety recalls, as will be illustrated by North American data. Extensive global research has revealed significant deficiencies in the design and performance of existing food safety training and audits.
The Role of Quality and Food Safety in Industry 4.0

Zoltan Syposs (VP - Quality, Safety & Environment, The Coca-Cola Company)

In this transformative age, food and beverage supply chain is getting more complex and should be readily adaptable to the changing landscape of the non- alcoholic beverage sector, covering the diverse needs of multiple stakeholders including consumers, producers, regulators. As the world changes in quantum leaps in this fast-evolving and highly competitive environment, technology can make the difference. Quality 4.0 — the application of Industry best-in-class digital technologies in food safety and quality management — will play a critical role in the factory of the future. Its many benefits include real-time process monitoring and data collection; quality analytics supported by predictive, risk-based modeling; and connected, end-to-end manufacturing processes with quality and productivity in the center. In the constant race for competitiveness, smarter, adaptive food safety, and quality management systems, digital technology is anticipated to play an increasingly significant supporting role for all stakeholders in the beverage industry. At the same time it is critical to realize that technology and innovation cannot substitute the paramount importance of embedded quality/food-safety culture built on competencies, team-work and enterprise leadership commitment. Technology is only one element in a broader quality transformation. Our ultimate goal is to build and foster a strong quality culture in which all employees take ownership . . . and this effort cannot be replaced by technology.
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Remember these dates for the Technical Committee sessions!
May 3      Packaging Technology
May 4      Beverage Operations & Processing
May 5      Beverage and Ingredient R&D
May 6      Beverage Gases
May 7      Sanitation and Microbiological Control
May 10    Sweetener
May 11    Quality
May 12    Retail Equipment and Fountain Technology
May 13    Water Quality & Treatment
Register Now for ISBT's Virtual BevTech 2021!
One Year Membership + BevTech® 2021 Bundle - Only $500!
This bundled price represents a discount of $625 compared to the regular fees for membership ($275 for one year renewal) and annual meeting ($800 for in-person, early bird registration). This registration option is available to new and existing members. If you are an existing member, 12 months will be added to your current renewal date. New members will enjoy a full year of ISBT's member benefits.
ISBT Technology Expo - Monday, April 26 and Friday, April 30
Join us at the very popular Technology Expo now held VIRTUALLY! It will be an interactive event and will be held two different days! Learn about the latest technology, innovation, and connect with some of the industry’s best suppliers. This year's Expo registration is only $600!

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