Chapman University in collaboration with the California Dairy Innovation Center is excited to offer two short courses in January 2023.

Chapman University in collaboration with the California Dairy Innovation Center is excited to offer two short courses in January 2023.  

1.       Coffee, Tea, and Creamers: The Science and Art of Milk in Beverages 

A first of its kind short course introduces participants to the science of roasting and brewing coffee, tea, and creamers fundamentals, and creating innovative coffee and tea-based milk beverages.  Experts will share the challenges and opportunities of formulating with milk and processing ready-to-drink aseptic and shelf-stable products. The course features hands-on activities and demonstrations, extensive Q&A time with formulation experts and will benefit entrepreneurs, students, and industry professionals in R&D, production, marketing, and QA in the food processing, food service and distribution sectors. No prerequisites required.

Industry $450, Academia $250, Students $75 (after December 15, add $50)

More information and registration available here

2.       Better Process Control School 

Chapman University offers a 2-day course in acidified and aseptically processed foods and a 3.5-day course in retorted foods for operators, supervisors, auditors, academics, and government personnel who work in R&D, QA, and production of shelf-stable heat processed foods. Participants can sign up for one, two, or all three courses and earn the respective certificates. No prerequisites required.

Industry: $900 for the 3.5-day Retort course, $600 for the 2-day Acidified or Aseptic course

Students: $450 for the 3.5-day Retort course, $300 for the 2-day Acidified or Aseptic course

More information and registration available here

These courses are offered as part of the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Pacific Coast Coalition funded by USDA-AMS in collaboration with the CA Milk Advisory Board.  

Chapman University is a mid-sized, private liberal arts-based university located in historic downtown Orange in Orange County, California, 35 miles south of Los Angeles. The Food Science program was founded in 1979 and is a nationally recognized program that educates students in the scientific understanding of food and food processes and prepares them for research and development in the food industry.  The short courses will take place in the new state-of-the-art Keck Center.

January weather in Orange:

Daily high temperatures are around 68°F, rarely falling below 59°F or exceeding 79°F. 

Daily low temperatures are around 46°F, rarely falling below 38°F or exceeding 54°F. 

Travel

Orange County (John Wayne) Airport is 15 miles from our campus and most convenient to Chapman University. The airport is served by American, United, Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines.

Long Beach airport is 25 miles away and 30 minutes from our campus.

Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 35 miles and one hour from the University.

Hotel

Ayres/ALO Hotel – Orange
3737 West Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 978-9168

Request the special Chapman Schmid rate. The rate includes a hot buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers shuttle services to and from Chapman University upon request and availability. 

We hope you will join us for one or both courses on our beautiful campus.  Please share this information with your colleagues and members of your organizations.  

Best Wishes,

Anuradha

Anuradha Prakash
Professor, Food Science Program
Director, Chapman Food Innovation
Chapman University
prakash@chapman.edu
(714) 744-7826