Your ISBT Connection | March 15, 2020
Featured News From ISBT

ISBT's 67th Annual Meeting - BevTech 2020 - is happening April 20-22, 2020 at the Doubletree Mission Valley Hotel in San Diego, California. Registration is open and can be accessed by clicking here .

BevTech is:
  • Unrivaled in networking opportunities with industry peers 
  • A fantastic forum for scientific and technical papers
  • An opportunity to learn the latest beverage industry technology and trends

If you want to invest in yourself, your career, and your company, BevTech 2020 is THE event of the year. The BevTech 2020 Preliminary Program can be viewed by clicking here . This information is tentative, so check back regularly.

EARLY BIRD RATES EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 3!

BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW – ISBT ROOM BLOCK EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH

The safety and well-being of our members is a top priority for ISBT. We have been monitoring information from U.S. and global government agencies, health organization as well as local governments in California and San Diego regarding the Coronavirus and travel. For more information, click the button below.
Only a Few More Booths Available for the BevTech 2020 Technology Expo. Reserve Yours Before They're Gone!

Booths for the 2020 Technology Expo are nearly sold out! Due to increased demand, ISBT added 12 additional booths. There are only a few left, so if your company is interested in having a booth at the Expo , act fast and reserve today .
Understand Beverage Packaging - From the Experts

Need a quick orientation or just need to know more? Then the  ISBT Beverage Packaging Seminar  is for you. This intensive one-day seminar on April 23, being held at the Doubletree Mission Valley in San Diego, is offered by the premier society in Beverage Technology – the ISBT.

This seminar offers:
  • Instructors who are subject matter experts in the various types of packaging
  • Detailed information on the three main package materials: PET, cans, and glass
  • In-depth information on resins, flexible packaging, and closures
  • Information needed to understand process and quality issues related to packaging

If your role includes package development, package filling, or package or filled goods quality control, this seminar is a must to attend. Even product developers, who want to better understand product and package compatibility, will benefit from this course. 

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to bring all your questions and "ask the experts". You can register online using the button below.
Committee Profile

The Water Quality and Treatment Technical Committee cultivates a forum and medium for addressing the most current and critical water quality issues for ingredient, utility and wastewater management. This includes regulatory issues current and future, innovative and breakthrough technologies, sustainable practices, monitoring and quality control, and most importantly, active discussions with subject matter experts. 

The committee is represented by well over 100 combined years of expertise in production and water management with key individuals from manufacturing, consulting, and solution offering. This year’s must-attend agenda includes focus on innovative technology in membrane separations with case studies ( Ronit Erlitzki - Flow Reversal RO, Anthony Amendola – Membrane Bioreactor), removal of oxidants ( Kirtipal Barse, John Sherbondy – Dechlorination-Dechloramination) , and sanitation best practices for key equipment ( Andy Reims, Roy Clackum – GAC). An excellent paper addressing Membrane Applications Do's and Don’ts in the Beverage Industry by Doug Glanz was elevated from a 2019 session to a 2020 general session. 

Check this out in the Preliminary Program. Don’t miss this year’s informative session!
Water Quality and Treatment Technical Committee Chair Sanjay Srivatsa, Ecolab
Beverage Institute by ISBT ® 

The Sanitation for Fountain Beverages course addresses the protocols and procedures to ensure safe and high-quality delivery of fountain dispensed ice and beverages consumed by millions of consumers globally. This course allows for a better understanding of sanitizing solution options, beverage dispenser cleaning, ice container cleaning, flushing syrup lines, and proper material handling. The lessons are designed for any organization dispensing fountain beverages (or even just using an ice bin!), so they can now have industry recognized training available for personnel.
Upcoming Events
A Call for Papers

The 2020 edition of the ISBT European regional meeting will be held in Amsterdam Netherlands on September 10, 2020. BevTech Europe is a Great Opportunity to Discuss the Latest Technology and Innovation in the Beverage Industry

If you are looking for an opportunity to present the latest technology and innovation in beverages, consider presenting at the wildly popular BevTech Europe 2020 Conference! The BevTech Europe planning committee would like to invite all current and potential members to share their industry insights at this fantastic annual event.


Technical Program Lead, Johannes Angres, President at Steinfurth, Inc. 
J.angres@steinfurth.com with your submission.  

Watch https://www.bevtech.org/bevtech-europe.asp for more information about BevTech Europe 2020 as it becomes available.
BevTech India Hosts Inaugural Event

ISBT launched its inaugural event, BevTech India, on February 18, 2020, in Mumbai. In partnership with the Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (AFSTI), India, Mumbai Chapter, ISBT continued its mission of organizing technically focused, knowledge-sharing programs for beverage industry professionals. The event was attended by over 200 professionals representing the beverage industry - suppliers, service providers, academia and government. 
 
Through this event, ISBT opened up a network of discussion for Indian beverage professionals and global beverage industry professionals who are dedicated to addressing the scientific and technological needs of the beverage industry. BevTech India 2020 provided a unique, collaborative forum for connecting industry practitioners and experts.  
Welcome, New Members!
ISBT is proud to announce we have gained 13 new members since March 1. Please join us in welcoming them to the association. (To view the list of new members, click the button below.) For information about joining ISBT, click Join ISBT below.
Industry News
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My Story: Why am I excited about International Women's Day? - Carletta Ooton, Vice President - Safety, Sustainability, Security & Compliance at Amazon, discusses her thoughts on International Women's Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, March 8.

Soda Water Market to Witness Huge Growth with Projected Coca-Cola, Nestle, PepsiCo - The Soda Water Market has witnessed continuous growth in the last few years and is projected to grow even further during the forecast period of 2020-2026.

Pepsi Trials Molded Pulp Alternative to Plastic Rings - PepsiCo is trialing a recyclable alternative to plastic rings on its flagship Pepsi brand in Sacramento, California: with rings made from molded pulp.

Coca Cola to Woo Affluent and Aspiring Consumers with Slew of New Launches - As part of its localisation drive, Coca-Cola is trying to establish a closer connect with consumers in India by piloting the use of local languages in its brand.

Business and the United Nations: from “Necessary Evil” to Welcome Collaborator - An OpEd from UNA Westchester Board Member Dan Bena.
Sponsored Resource Guide News
* The Beverage Industry Resource Guide contains information from Beverage Industry Supplier Members from a promotional standpoint. It is for advertising purposes and does not reflect the opinions or position of ISBT.
EquipNet Acquires B&R Compliance Associates LLC - EquipNet Inc. announced that it has acquired B&R Compliance Associates LLC., a recognized leader in FDA compliance in the Pharma, Medical, Food & Beverage Sectors.
New Face of Marketing at The Packaging School - Taylor Stephens has joined The Packaging School as the company’s new Marketing Coordinator, and has taken on the role to boost marketing efforts across social media.
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