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Newsletter April 2015
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April 2015
Another Spring Conference has come and gone, but there are still lots of events in the calendar. In this bulletin we have links to the presentations from the Conference and news of a free event, the annual dinner and other events. Plus, member, John Sumner, attended the AHDB Annual Outlook ...
Newsletter April 2018
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April 2018
Well, Easter came and went and the weather stayed cold. Perhaps by the time the next newsletter comes out it will be warmer and sunnier. In this newsletter, read about how to nominate someone for the Brian Peacock Award for Dairy Technologist of the Year, the true cost of protein, ...
Newsletter August 2015
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August 2015
Another month has come and gone and the Society has been busy again. In this newsletter we have a report on the Annual Dinner and our student awards, our first Invitational Dairy Lecture given by Dr Kieren Kilcawley of Teagasc, Nantwich International Cheese Awards and some preliminary details of our ...
Newsletter August 2016
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September 2016
We have had a very busy few weeks here with subscription renewals, the annual dinner and Nantwich International Cheese Awards all packed into a short space. However, renewals are on-going and thank you to those of you who were so prompt in sending in your subscriptions. However, there are about ...
Newsletter August 2018
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August 2018
I am delighted to now be fully in post as Executive Director but am very thankful to Liz (& the Council) for agreeing to support me for the forthcoming few months while I learn the ropes. It is a real tonic for me being back associated with the dairy industry ...
Newsletter Autumn 2014
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August 2014
The Annual Dinner has come and gone, as has Nantwich and, seemingly, the summer too. This newsletter has reports of these events and also information about our forthcoming One-day Symposium, Food Safety in the Dairy Industry. This is to be held at Harper Adams University on November 12th. We have ...
Newsletter Autumn 2015
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September 2015
The Autumn Symposium is rapidly approaching and we have another excellent programme with five speakers this year. All of our events are becoming ever more popular so I recommend early booking. We continue to move these events around the country to make our events more accessible to all, so if ...
Newsletter Autumn/Winter 2014
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September 2014
I hope you have all had a good few weeks and all prepared for the Christmas production if that affects your business. We have been very busy at the Society, as this Newsletter indicates. We have had the Eden Graduation; Study Tour; we have the Symposium next week and are ...
Newsletter December 2014
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December 2014
Well where did 2014 go? In terms of the Society in went like this: Spring Conference Southern Ireland Section workshop New book in the Technical series published Annual Dinner Nantwich show Eden Study tour Autumn Symposium New online publication produced 7 Newsletters 10 contributions to Dairy Industries International 4 issues ...
Newsletter December 2015
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December 2015
Another year ends and 2016 is just around the corner. What has the year been like for us as a Society? Well, we have had six events, ten newsletters, one new book in the Technical Series, attended Nantwich International Cheese Awards (ICA), launched a new award with the ICA for the ...
Newsletter December 2017
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December 2017
As we approach the finale of the festive period the Society wishes you all a very happy and restful Christmas and a Peaceful and successful 2018. It is going to be another busy year for us and in looking back at 2017 we can see that the Society is in ...
Newsletter December 2018
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December 2018
As the festivities of the season gather momentum and the future of Brexit has us all guessing it is a pleasure to wish you all a very happy and restful Christmas and a peaceful, healthy and successful 2019.
Newsletter February 2011
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February 2011
Welcome to the second electronic Newsletter that replaces the paper version previously sent out with the Journal.
Newsletter February 2014
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February 2014
I hope you all had a successful and happy festive season and are managing to avoid the floods that we have had for the last two months. In this bulletin you will find information on our events for 2014, including the Spring Conference on the topic of Innovation in the ...
Newsletter February 2015
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February 2015
Apologies for any confusion during the transfer to the on-line membership database. If you haven't logged on to the new system you will need your membership number and the password and as the window for generic log-in is now closed, you will need to email me for these. It is ...
Newsletter February 2016
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February 2016
Read on for details of the Spring conference booking, sponsorship opportunities at events and the programme for the Annual Dinner and Aligned with Industry event on 25th July. Students, read about the closing date for the Dairy Industry Student Award 2016!
Newsletter February 2017
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February 2017
Whilst we have just felt the presence of storm Doris, we are now getting signs of spring in the form of warmth in the sun, snowdrops, daffodils and primroses in the hedgerows. So that means that just around the corner is our Spring Conference in Cork. Many of you have ...
Newsletter February 2018
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February 2018
As you will recall from previous newsletters, I am retiring as Executive Director of the Society later this year and the recruitment process is now in train. See below for details of how to apply for this exciting and important role.
Newsletter February 2019
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February 2019
What a balmy or should I say barmy start to Spring, not that anyone is complaining I am sure! It is incredible that this time last year we were encountering the white stuff while at the time of writing the temperature is reminiscent of summer, long may it remain! This will ...
Newsletter January 2015
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January 2015
Well, another January and already it is half way through! I hope that everyone had a good festive season and this newsletter gives you some detail of two events in the early part of this year.
Newsletter January 2017
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January 2017
Happy New Year to all of our members; I hope it is a successful, peaceful and prosperous one for all. Lots seems to be happening so this is a full newsletter!
Newsletter January 2018
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January 2018
As usual, the office is busy with plans for our events this year. We have an exciting programme for our Spring Conference and the Annual Dinner plans are well underway. The publications committee have also been busy and in this newsletter you can read about this year's bumper volume of ...
Newsletter January 2019
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January 2019
I think we've reached that time in January when you stop wishing 'Happy New Year' but I hope you have had a good start to 2019 and the year is a successful one for you! In this newsletter you will be updated on our exciting plans for 2019 and some ...
Newsletter July 2014
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July 2014
Where is this year going to? July already; the Spring Conference has been and gone, memberships have renewed and Nantwich Show and the Annual Dinner is on its way at the end of the month - next week in fact! In this bulletin we have reports of the Southern Ireland ...
Newsletter July 2017
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July 2017
What a month it has been. I hope that those of you that were due to renew got the automatic reminder and I apologise for the early glitch caused by a "mis-coding" in the system. All sorted now. if you haven't renewed yet, please do so otherwise you are unable ...
Newsletter July 2018
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July 2018
Sadly we have to report the death of our patron, Lord Wade of Chorlton, on 7th June at the age of 85. A copy of his obituary can be viewed further down in this newsletter. Please note the new address for the Society: Elmete Lodge, 1 Anvil Close, Tibberton, Shropshire ...
Newsletter June 2016
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June 2016
Summer has arrived in the South West of the country and whilst I was listening to reports of the home counties needing their central heating on, we, along with much of the west of the country, were bathed in warm sunshine. How nice for a change!
Newsletter June 2018
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June 2018
The year is hotting up with May being a glorious month and of course, the hottest event of the year rapidly approaching... the Annual Dinner. If you haven't bought your ticket yet please hurry as the closing date for bookings is 6th July. BOOK HERE using the booking form or ...
Newsletter June/July 2022
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M Pusey
July 2022
The June/July Newsletter covering our Annual Dinner and Summer Symposium and much more!
Newsletter March 2015
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March 2015
What a week; Northern lights, eclipse and very soon the first Spring Conference in Northern Ireland for several years. It promises to be a great one, so if you still want to go, email an application NOW! We have 14 trade stands and lots of delegates from both sides of ...
Newsletter March 2016
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March 2016
Spring has sprung here in Cornwall and the Spring Conference is just around the corner. BOOK NOW! I hope to meet many of you at this event on the 14th and 15th April. Reading is a great venue and we are lucky enough to be able to get a peek ...
Newsletter March 2018
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March 2018
I think I use the term Spring in its broadest sense... Don't forget to book for the Spring Conference in April and you can also book for the Annual Dinner and Summer Symposium, using our on-line booking system. This newsletter also gives details of some awards to members so please ...
Newsletter March 2019
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March 2019
Well it's another beautiful sunny day in Shropshire at SDT HQ with the daffodils in full bloom and to add to the yellow décor of Spring the rapeseed flowers are making an early appearance too! Doesn't it just lift your morale hinting that summer is on its way!
Newsletter March 2023
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M Pusey
March 2023
Read about all our forthcoming events and publications to support anyone working in the dairy industry.
Newsletter May 2015
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May 2015
It has been an odd start to the year, weather-wise, with a mild winter and a cool Spring. However, foraging is well under way now and the show season is also in full swing. We shall be at Nantwich International Cheese Show again and it is preceded by our Annual ...
Newsletter May 2016
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May 2016
The weather is improving, Spring is here and we have already held our Spring Conference. The report for this is below. The next event in our year is the Annual Dinner and I shall shortly be sending out notices regarding this. You can book ahead of this if you wish ...
Newsletter May 2017
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May 2017
I hope that the first thing that you have noticed about this month's newsletter is our new logo! We used it at the Spring Conference where it was well received and we are starting to use it widely now. In this newsletter there is a reminder about the Annual Dinner ...
Newsletter May 2018
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May 2018
It has been a busy few months, with the planning of the Spring Conference taking up much of my time but the changes to Data Protection legislation have also soaked up many hours. Members sign up to receiving this newsletter and also agree (or not) to publicising their telephone and ...
Newsletter May 2023
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M Pusey
May 2023
The newsletter informs of forthcoming events and topical information on dairy technology.
Newsletter November 2016
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November 2016
Our AGM and Annual symposium took place on 9th November (see below) and we welcome our new Section Chairman for the South West Section, Alex Duckworth. We hope to have some events in the Section soon. If you are interested in organising an event in your area, let me know ...
Newsletter November 2018
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November 2018
November has been a very busy month with the Autumn Symposium taking place at Wyke Farms Sustainable Energy Centre along with a visit to the Kingshay Agri-EPI Centre, Beard Hill Farm, both of which will be covered in this newsletter. Also, you will be introduced to two exciting new publications, ...
Newsletter October 2018
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October 2018
With the clocks going back last weekend and the end of the year on the horizon cheer yourself up by attending the forthcoming SDT Autumn Symposium - see details below. The symposium provides an excellent opportunity to meet up with like minded people and develop your knowledge in an enjoyable ...
Newsletter September 2017
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September 2017
1st July subscriptions are now very overdue and you may well have been receiving email reminders; you can now renew online. If you think you may need to renew, go to the website and log in; if you need to renew it will tell you and if you get into ...
Newsletter September 2018
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September 2018
As the weather has turned somewhat cooler and Autumnal since my last newsletter, I hope that the exciting forthcoming SDT events will succeed in adding warmth and colour to the forthcoming months. In this edition, besides providing information on the events, Dr Mike Lewis has kindly contributed an article relating ...
Newsletter Spring 2017
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March 2017
Well, the Spring Conference is nearly here and a massive thanks to everybody for your support. We have approximately 170 delegates attending and that is a record for recent years. I hope to have time to meet many of those of you who are going and you will also get ...
November October 2016
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October 2016
Don't forget to book a place at our forthcoming Food Safety Symposium, where we shall be looking at some of the processes and tools used in food safety. This is on 9th November at the University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire. The last date for booking is 2nd November which ...
SDT Newsletter April 2023
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M Pusey
April 2023
Read about our forthcoming events and publications
SDT Newsletter October 2023
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M Pusey
October 2023
Details of SDT events and articles to support with dairy technology in the workplace.
SDT NI Newsletter April 2021
Author:
Gary Andrews
April 2021
SDT Northern Ireland section's quarterly newletter for April 2021 full of dairy industry news, research and market data from around the world.
SDT NI Newsletter - July 2021
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Gary Andrews
August 2021
Quarterley Newsletter July - September 2021 for the Northern Ireland SectorSDT Publication
A History of the Development & Application of Whey Protein Concentrates
Author:
Julian Price
June 2013
Contents About the author Acknowledgments 1. Introduction – setting the historical context 2. Membrane development – 1960s to 1980s Cellulose acetate Polysulfone & polyethersulfone Thin film composite 3. Systems & applications developments – 1970s to 1980s Reverse osmosis Ultrafiltration – 1970 to 1985 in the USA Utrafiltration in Europe – ...
A History of the SDT 1943-2003 (60 years)
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DL Armstrong
November 2003
This book deals with the history of the first 60 years of the SDT (much of it is extracts from the SDT Journals published continuously since 1947) from its beginning in the dark days of war, its expansion into all regions of the UK and Ireland and the problems which it subsequently ...
A History of the SDT from 2003-2023, our Oak Anniversary (80 years)
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Dr E Whitley
November 2023
This document covers the last 20 years history of the SDT, from 2003-2023, on the occasion of our Oak Anniversary (80 years). The document details the Presidents and events held throughout the past 20 years and follows on from the 60 years Anniversary Book written by David Armstrong in 2003, available here.
Cheese Cutting
Author:
Ian Mc Donald
August 2014
Contents Preface 1. An outline of types of wire cutters Two-handled wire Trough system Slat top cutter Slat cutter with bow cutter combination Scratch rods Foot and arm operated cutters Pneumatic/hydraulic cutters Larger wire-based cutters Box tunnel cutting 2. Some practical methods of altering the spacing of wire cuts from ...
Handbook of Dairy Technology
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October 2018
A Handbook of Dairy Technology is now available to SDT members, it provides a valuable source of information related to all aspects of dairy technlogy - it can be found in the members area of this web site. Below is an extract from the table of contents showing the sections ...
Ice Cream Technology
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
February 2023
A monograph covering the manufacture of ice cream and related products, including equipment, ingredients, recipe development, manufacturing procedures and parameters and quality. A bible for anyone working in or supplying the ice cream industry.
The Killing of Cheese Mites
Author:
Ian Mc Donald
May 2018
Cheese mites are minute arachnids that were originally soil dwellers consuming moulds and yeasts – there was never any soil cheddar! It has been suggested that cheese mites ‘farm’ moulds by carrying spores on their bodies and in their faeces from one location to another. These minute creatures colonise the ...SDT Technical Series
Dairy Powders and Concentrated Products
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
June 2009
The economic importance of dairy powders and concentrated products to dairy-producing countries is very significant, and there is a large demand for them in countries where milk production is low or non-existent. In these markets, dairy products are made locally to meet the demand of consumers from recombined powders, anhydrous ...
Fermented Milks
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
July 2006
Highly profitable and an important range of products within the dairy industry worldwide, the economic importance of fermented milks continues to grow. Technological developments have led to a wider range of products and increased popularity with consumers. In the second book to feature in the SDT series Fermented Milks reviews ...
Brined Cheeses
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Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
September 2006
Preface to Technical Series. Preface. Contributors. Chapter 1. Constituents and Properties of Milk from Different Species. Dr Thom Huppertz, Dr Vivek K. Upadhyay and Dr A.L. Kelly, University College Cork, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Cork, Ireland; and. Dr A.Y. Tamime, Dairy Science & Technology Consultant, Ayr, UK. Chapter ...
Milk Processing and Quality Management
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
January 2009
The Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) has joined with Wiley-Blackwell to produce a series of technical dairy-related handbooks providing an invaluable resource for all those involved in the dairy industry; from practitioners to technologists working in both traditional and modern large-scale dairy operations. The fifth volume in the series, Milk ...
Milk and Dairy Products as Functional Foods
Author:
Ara Kanekanian,Kanekanian, Ara,None,Ara,Kanekanian
May 2014
There continues to be strong interest within the food industry in developing new products which offer functional health benefits to the consumer. The premium prices that can be charged make these added-value products lucrative for manufacturers, and they are also commercially popular. Dairy foods are central to this sector: they ...
Probiotic Dairy Products
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
January 2006
Preface to Technical Series. Preface. Contributors. Chapter 1. Microbiota of the Human Gut. Chapter 2. Genomic Characterisation of Starter Cultures. Chapter 3. Production and Maintaining Viability of Probiotic Micro-organisms. Chapter 4. Current Legislation of Probiotic Products. Chapter 5. Enumeration and Identification of Mixed Probiotic and Lactic Acid Bacteria Starter Cultures. ...
Structure of Dairy Products
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Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
May 2007
Structure of Dairy Products SOCIETY OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY SERIES Edited by A. Y. Tamime The Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) has joined with Blackwell Publishing to produce a series of technical dairy-related handbooks providing an invaluable resource for all those involved in the dairy industry; from practitioners to technologists working ...
Technology of Cheesemaking
Author:
Barry A. Law,Law, Barry A.,None,Barry A.,Law
July 2010
Now in a fully-revised new edition, this book covers the science and technology underlying cheesemaking, as practised today in the manufacture of hard, semi-soft and soft cheeses. Emphasis is placed on the technology, and the science and technology are integrated throughout. Authors also cover research developments likely to have a ...
Cleaning-in-Place
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Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
May 2008
This is the third edition of the Society of Dairy Technology's highly successful volume on Cleaning-in-Place (CIP). Already a well-established practice in dairy technology, CIP has become increasingly relevant in the processed food industry during the last 10-15 years, and the beverage industry has seen increased demands from customers regarding ...
Microbial Toxins in Dairy Products
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
February 2017
Food-borne diseases, including those via dairy products, have been recognised as major threats to human health. The causes associated with dairy food-borne disease are the use of raw milk in the manufacture of dairy products, faulty processing conditions during the heat treatment of milk, post-processing contamination, failure in due diligence ...
Dairy Fats and Related Products
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
June 2009
Whilst milk fat has always been appreciated for its flavour, the market had suffered from concerns over cardiovascular diseases associated with the consumption of animal fats. However, recent clinical studies have indicated benefits, particularly in relation to conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), in the prevention of certain diseases. The range of ...
Membrane Processing
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
February 2013
In the last two decades, there have been significant developments in membrane filtration processes for the dairy and beverage industries. The filtration systems can be classified into four main groups: reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration and microfiltration. The primary objective of this book is to assess critically the pool of scientific ...
Processed Cheese and Analogues
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
July 2011
Part of the Society of Dairy Technology Series, this book deals with a commercially significant sector of dairy science. The book includes chapters on legislation, functionality of ingredients, processing plants and equipment, manufacturing best practice, packaging, and quality control. The chapters are authored by an international team of experts. This ...
Probiotic Dairy Products
Author:
Adnan Y. Tamime,Tamime, Adnan Y.,None,Adnan Y.,Tamime
February 2018
Probiotic Dairy Products, 2nd Edition The updated guide to the most current research and developments in probiotic dairy products The thoroughly revised and updated second edition of Probiotic Dairy Products reviews the recent advancements in the dairy industry and includes the latest scientific developments in regard to the 'functional' aspects ...
Biofilms in the Dairy Industry
Author:
Koon Hoong Teh,Teh, Koon Hoong,None,Koon Hoong,Teh
August 2015
In recent years, the formation and impacts of biofilms on dairy manufacturing have been studied extensively, from the effects of microbial enzymes produced during transportation of raw milk to the mechanisms of biofilm formation by thermophilic spore-forming bacteria. The dairy industry now has a better understanding of biofilms and of ...Short Essays and Reports
1970 SDT Study Tour to the Netherlands
Author:
M Pusey
November 2022
A full report on the 1970 SDT Study Tour to The Netherlands, click HERE
A Case For Higher Yields
Author:
John Sumner
November 2020
A very thought provoking paper on how the UK dairy industry could provide the key to improving greenhouse gas emissions by the rest of the world employing the practices followed in the UK to increase yield and productivity of our cows.
A Rapid, Sensitive and Accurate Diagnostic Test to Aid Control of Johne’s Disease in Dairy Herds
Author:
Irene R Grant
January 2021
BETTER NEWS ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Author:
John Sumner
December 2020
The UK is stabilising in antibiotic resistance in cattle, based on a survey by the Veterinary Medicine Directorate .....
Book Review and UHT Shelf-Life Consideration
Author:
Mike Lewis
August 2020
Mike Lewis reviews a recent dairy nutrition book and considers the shelf-life of UHT milk
Book Review: IDF World Dairy Situation 2019
Author:
John Sumner
May 2020
A book review of the 2019 IDF World Dairy Report
Brighter Light at the End of the World Covid Tunnel
Author:
John Sumner
April 2021
This article provides positive news for the worldwide dairy industry, as recently published data indicates global milk production from all species continues to increase and the trend is forecast to continue going forward.
British Mastitis conference 2019
Author:
John Sumner
February 2019
The 2019 British Mastitis Conference brought together a group of speakers from across the UK, from Belgium, France and as far away as India. In addition to the presentation of a series of papers, the conference included a number of research updates and poster abstracts in a Technology Transfer Session. ...
Energy and Water Considerations
Author:
Dr Mike Lewis
July 2022
Conservation of water and energy are two very important environmental issues. Dairy processing operations are energy and water intensive, so it is important to minimise the amounts used. There are also big differences in amounts used by different factories, producing similar products, providing opportunities for some to make big improvements. ...
Energy prices, Milk prices and more
Author:
Mike Lewis
February 2023
Some food for thought on the problematic energy costs, current milk prices, the value of milk protein, and highlights some old but still very relevant dairy technology books.
Farming is Changing
Author:
John Sumner
January 2021
John Sumner has written a very informative report about the new UK Agriculture Bill and how it is placed to reform agricultural policy in the UK following the separation from Europe.
Healthcare professionals support milk and dairy products
Author:
John Sumner
April 2017
IFST 2023 Lecture
Author:
Nick Edwards
October 2023
The lecture held at One Birdcage Walk was entitled ‘Surviving in a Hostile World: The Need for Food Science’ . The speakers included Professor Jeremy Hill, MNZM, Professor of Sustainable Nutrition, Riddet Institute, Massey University and Chief Science & Technology Officer, Fonterra Co-operative Group and also Dr Wayne Martindale, Associate Professor, Food ...
Liverpool Cowkeepers
Author:
John Sumner
March 2021
The history of Liverpool Cow keepers
Lurching Forward to 2021
Author:
John Sumner
September 2020
As we move forward to 2021, out of the European Union, what is expected in the dairy industry? Certainly a momentous change
Manufacturing Process Transparency using Smart data to bring the Factory Floor to your desktop
Author:
Lynn Harte
April 2021
Minimising Chlorate Levels in the Dairy Chain
Author:
David Gleeson and Bernadette O'Brien
January 2021
Nordic Dairy Congress, Malmo 2022
Author:
Dr Liz Whitley
May 2022
An article covering the 45th Nordic Dairy Congress, May 2022
Paying Peanuts for Protein
Author:
Mike Lewis
June 2020
This nutrition-themed report compares the price per gramme of protein from various sources and states the importance of reading ingredient labels, suggesting a credible source of nutritional information is not always provided. The author emphasizes the importance of healthy living and eating throughout our lives and recommends that consideration to ...
Remember Climate Change?
Author:
John Sumner
April 2020
The Dairy Industry contribution to Climate Change, referring to a recent report by RABDF.
Review of Sensory Profiling of Dairy Products
Author:
Dr Stephen Walker
August 2023
A review of the latest book in the SDT Technical Series, Sensory profiling of Dairy Products
Sale of Raw Milk for Direct Consumption remains a Threat to Health
Author:
Dr Michael Mullan
July 2021
Consideration to the increase in the consumption of raw milk and the threat to health - an exert from a recent book chapter written by Dr M Mullan and Dr G Aprea. The book: Dairy Foods: Processing, Quality, and Analytical Techniques. Edited A.G. Cruz, C.S. Ranadheera, F. Nazzaro, A.Mortazavian. Woodhead ...
SDT Member Profile: Chloe Farrell
Author:
Gary Andrews
January 2021
A profile of one of our new members from Ballylisk Creamery
SDTNI Member Profile
Author:
Chloe Farrell
January 2021
A profile of one of our new members from Ballylisk Creamery, Northern Ireland.
SDT Oak Anniversary
Author:
Dr Liz Whitley
August 2023
In 2023 the SDT reached its 80th Anniversary (Oak). Liz Whitley has summarised the SDT developments in the past 20 years, following on from a publication written by Dr David Armstrong in 2003, which provided the history of the first 60 years of the Society with details of Presidents and ...
SDT Spring Conference 2023
Author:
Dr Michael Mullan
April 2023
Read an account of the SDT Spring Conference held in Penrith Cumbria on 29-30th March 2023 with a title of 'Heat Processing and Energy Efficiency in Dairy Product Manufacture'. The following appers were presented: Paper 1: Heat stability of milk-based products (Dr Mike Lewis, University of Reading) Paper 2: Standard ...
Summary of 75:2
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
April 2022
A summary of the papers published in the International Journal of Dairy Technology 75:2
The Foaming of Milk
Author:
Mike Lewis
March 2020
A short report on the variation in the foaming properties of milk when tested at home using a commercial frother and relating to prior research.
The Story Of Liverpool Cow Keepers
Author:
John Sumner
March 2021
Background I first got to know about ‘town milk’ in the late 1960s through working with what was then MAFF’s advisory service. The city of Liverpool fell within my allocated area and part of my duties was to visit the small number of cowkeepers whose premises were in the city. ...
VITAMIN D: TIME TO FORTIFY STRAIGHT FROM THE FIELD?
Author:
Dr Kirsty Pourshahidi
January 2021
Dr Kirsty Pourshahidi is a Research and Teaching Fellow within the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE) at Ulster University, where she specialises in vitamin D, agri-food nutrition and consumer innovation. Her research spans all areas from farm-to-fork, and here she provides an overview of the importance of ...
Where have all the Dairy Farmers gone?
Author:
John Sumner
July 2021
A very concerning article by John Sumner on how Dairy Farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit staff with some potentially being forced to quit.Annual Reports
SDT Annual Report 2019-20
Author:
SDT
November 2020
The SDT Annual Report for 2019/20
SDT Annual Report 2020-21
Author:
SDT
October 2021
ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020/2021Dairy Industries International
DII April 2020
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
April 2020
An Eye on Enzymes The first issue of volume 73 of the International Journal of Dairy Technology starts with a review of bacteriophages in the dairy industry to both detect and control pathogens.
DII April 2022
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
March 2022
A summary of the papers in the International Journal of Dairy Technology 75:1
DII August 2018
Author:
N/A
August 2018
The Cheese World View Seasonal and other sources of variations in milk composition are major complications in the production of consistent dairy products.
DII August 2022
Author:
John Tuohy
August 2022
An article about the recent SDT Summer Symposium and Annual Dinner published in Dairy Industries International in August 2022
DII December 2017
Author:
N/A
December 2017
Changing Times and Cheese Samples of four mild and four mature cheddar brands were purchased on each of six consecutive months and subjected to compositional analysis plus fracture testing.
DII December 2020
Author:
Suzanne Christiansen
December 2020
The SDT AGM 2020, held by Microsoft Teams
DII December 2022
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
December 2022
A summary of the papers published in International Journal of Dairy Technology 75:4
DII December 2023
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
December 2023
A summary of the papers printed in the 76:4 edition of our Journal, International Journal of Dairy Technology
DII February 2017
Author:
N/A
February 2017
Current Tactics in Food Safety The Society of Dairy Technology held a wide-ranging and very informative meeting at the University of Nottingham in the UK on current tactics in food safety for the dairy industry.
DII January 2018
Author:
N/A
January 2018
Preventing Contamination The UK's Society of Dairy Technology held its annual general meeting and autumn symposium on the topic of preventing contamination at Harper Adams University.
DII January 2019
Author:
N/A
January 2019
Evidence of Bacteria Issue 4 completes this years bumper Interational Journal of Dairy Technology, with 21 reports of original research plus a review of the prevalence and survival of Listeria monocytogenes in various types of cheese.
DII January 2020
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
January 2020
An Eye on Enzymes Issue 4 of volume 72 of the International Journal of Dairy Technology contains 18 reports of original research and a review of the impact of non-thermal processing on milk enzymes.
DII January 2020
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
January 2020
Optimising your process The Society of Dairy Technology held its Autumn symposium on process optimisation at Aberystwyth University in the UK.
DII January 2021
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
February 2021
A report on the content of the 73:4 International Journal of Dairy Technology
DII January 2021
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
February 2021
Andrew Wilbey summarises the content of the 73:4 International Journal of Dairy Technology, the last issue before the Journal moves to online copy only.
DII January 2024
Author:
Suzanne Christiansen
January 2024
A reviw of the SDT 80th Anniversary Conference at UCC on Digitalisation of Processing in the Dairy Industry
DII July 2018
Author:
N/A
July 2018
Eye on Innovation Our Cow Molly, a producer and processor specialising in cow to customer in 12 hours and Arla Food Stourton Dairy were both visitor highlights at the recent SDT annnual spring conference on the first day.
DII July 2019
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
July 2019
Time for Buttermilk Buttermilk is getting a longer look in 2019's second issue of the International Journal of Diary Technology
DII July 2020
Author:
Chris Edwards
July 2020
An interview with Chris Edwards, incoming President of the Society of Dairy Technology
DII July 2020
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
July 2020
Despite COVID-19 the Society of Dairy Technology was able to publish the second issue of its International Journal od Dairy Technology. Andrew Wilbey reports..
DII July 2022
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
July 2022
A summary of the papers appearing in the International Journal of Dairy Technology, edition 75:2
DII June 2017
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
June 2017
The Natural Antioxidants Issue 2 of Volume 70 of the International Journal of Dairy Technology looked at milk fat adulterants and kefir.
DII June 2022
Author:
J Tuohy
May 2022
Article in DII on the Spring Conference 2022 at Loughry Campus, CAFRE, N Ireland.
DII June 2023
Author:
Dr Michael Mullan
June 2023
A report on the SDT Spring Conference 2023
DII June 2023
Author:
Dr Michael Mullan
May 2023
An article in Dairy Industries International detailing our Spring Conference 2023
DII March 2017
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
March 2017
70 Years of Progress A review of the first issue of Volume 70, the International Journal of Dairy Technology.
DII March 2018
Author:
N/A
March 2018
The Whole Dairy Spectrum The first issue of this years International Journal of Dairy Technology (Volume 71) is a bumper issue, including 31 original research reports, plus a review of immunomodulations by hydrolysates and peptides derived from milk proteins.
DII March 2019
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
March 2019
The Winds of Change The first issue of the International Journal of Dairy Technology this year (72) coincides with a change in the editorship, from Dr Linda Thomas to Dr Michael Mullan.
DII March 2023
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
March 2023
A summary of the papers in the 76:1 edition of the International Journal of Dairy Technology.
DII March 21
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
March 2021
Review of the content of the 74:1 International Journal of Dairy Technology
DII May 2019
Author:
Ralph Early
May 2019
Product, Processing and Packaging Innovations The Society of Dairy Technology's Spring Conference, 9 and 10 May 2019 offered everything from clotting ratios to sustainable pakcaging.
DII May 2019
Author:
Julian Mellentin
May 2019
Seeing the Trends New products that can seed future business are the key to success.
DII November 2018
Author:
N/A
November 2018
Finessing Fermentation Many claims have been made for the antioxidant, antiproliferative and anti-anflammatory properties of polyphenosis.
DII Oct 20
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
October 2020
Cheese and yogurts were focus on the third issue of the International Journal of Dairy Technology, Andrew Wilbey reports
DII October 2017
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
October 2017
Cheese Industry Challenges The Society of Dairy Technology tackled diverse issues affecting cheese in its symposium in Nantwich, UK.
DII October 2018
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
October 2018
Focus on Fermentation A special issue of the International Journal of Dairy Technology 71 (S1) concentrated on fermented dairy products.
DII October 2019
Author:
Andrew Wilbey
October 2019
Following the MAP The third issue of 2019's International Journal of Dairy Technology contains a thought-provoking review of why viable cells of MAP are reported in pasturised milk.
DII September 2018
Author:
N/A
September 2018
Keeping a Dairy Clean The Society of Dairy Technology held its cheese meeting and annual dinner at Nantwich on the eve of the Internation Cheese Show in the UK.
DII September 2018
Author:
N/A
September 2018
Keeping a Dairy Clean The Society of Dairy Technology held its cheese meeting and annual dinner at Nantwich on the eve of the Internation Cheese Show in the UK.
DII September 2019
Author:
Ralph Early
September 2019
The History of Cheese The UK Society of Dairy Technology's Summer Symposium was held before the ICA in Nantwich.
SDT Summer Events 2023
Author:
Suzanne Christiansen
August 2023
An account of the SDT Summer Symposium and Annual Dinner 2023 that was featured in Dairy Industries International