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A Year of Accomplishments Made Possible by Your Involvement: 2025 Technical Committee Highlights
In 2025, ISBT Technical Committees made strong progress through collaboration and renewed energy:
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11 publications reviewed, reaffirmed, reformatted, and republished across multiple TC areas
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3 new publications and 1 major revision developed through BevTech collaboration
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2 workshops delivered, and monthly TC All-Hands meetings gained new momentum, engaging more members to help shape topics for BevTech 2026: The Science Behind the Sip
With continued work underway on microbiological methods, dissolved oxygen measurement, PFAS challenges, and alternative CO₂ source qualification, ISBT is building momentum toward impactful technical deliverables in 2026. Read the in-depth article about the TC accomplishments here
Join us as we shape the next chapter of technical guidance together!
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ISBT Member Benefits Lapse January 31
This is a final reminder that ISBT member benefits will lapse for good on January 31. If you haven’t renewed your membership yet, you will lose access to all ISBT member benefits, including:
- Access to ISBT guidelines, technical resources, and publications
- Member-only webinars, educational programs, and conference discounts
- Participation in ISBT committees, working groups, and networking opportunities
- Exclusive insights, benchmarking, and industry knowledge shared within the ISBT community
Don’t miss out on the resources and connections that support your work year-round.
Renew your ISBT membership in the Member Info Hub before January 31 to maintain uninterrupted access to all benefits.
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New Best Practice Published + Major Guideline Update Released from the Sanitation & Microbiological Control Technical Committee
Stainless Steel Passivation (BVQ-00008)
Cleaning and Sanitation Guideline (BVQ-00004)
Led by Jim Barker and industry SMEs from Solenis, Ecolab, and the Sanitation & Microbiological Control Technical Committee, these two publications establish standardized guidance for beverage processing operations. BVQ-00008 — Stainless Steel Passivation Best Practices provides protocols for cleaning, passivating, and derouging stainless-steel surfaces, while BVQ-00004 — Cleaning and Sanitation Guideline outlines updated practices for effective system sanitation as part of the broader effort to revise and segment the former Sanitation Manual.
Now available on the Info Hub Resources Section for ISBT members! Read the full release here.
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ISBT at Beverage Digest's FutureSmarts Conference
ISBT attended Beverage Digest’s FutureSmarts conference this week, with Sal Calandra representing the association. Sal engaged with beverage executives throughout the event to spread the word about ISBT—highlighting the value of our community, resources, and industry guidelines—while building awareness and strengthening connections across the beverage sector. Learn more here.
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Start 2026 strong—secure your BevTech sponsorship now.
Position your brand for maximum visibility at BevTech and connect directly with beverage industry decision-makers. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and filling quickly—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
This is your chance to stand out, build meaningful connections, and drive real ROI before the year even gets underway.
Sponsorships currently available:
- Happy Hour Bar (2 of 2 available)
- Technology Expo (2 of 2 available)
- Welcome Reception (1 of 1 available)
- Wednesday Evening Reception (1 of 2 available)
- Breakfast (3 of 3 available)
- Afternoon Break (3 of 3 available)
- AT&T Tour (1 of 1 available)
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The Beverage Industry Resource Guide contains information from beverage industry supplier members from a promotional standpoint. It is for advertising purposes only and does not reflect the opinions or position of ISBT.
| | If you have sponsored content (i.e., new products, case studies, white papers, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email Steve Guglielmo by January 28. | | |
Data Key Communications is proud to introduce its Supplier Catalog Library, a great resource for those in the beverage industry who want to see digital catalogs from ISBT suppliers collected in one spot!
If you're a supplier who would like to have your product catalog hosted online in the Catalog Library with a shareable and embeddable link, receive statistics about readership and clicks throughout the year, and be featured in the ISBT Connection, please contact Jake Horodnick for more information.
| | ISBT is proud to announce we have gained 12 new members since December 1. Please join us in welcoming them to the Society! To view the complete list of new members, click the button below. For information about joining ISBT, click Join ISBT below. | | If you have news (i.e., new hires, personnel promotions, facility changes, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email Steve Guglielmo. The deadline for submission for the next issue of the ISBT Connection is January 28. | | | | |
