Packaging Innovation
Bioplastics – Supply Chain Analysis CDIC completed a study, in collaboration with Leprino and RTI International to identify potential partners to follow up on the UC-Davis funded project on bioplastics from whey (permeate and delactosed whey permeate). The project was designed to map the supply chain, in particular those companies utilizing raw biopolymers for the production of pellets and the
final manufacturing of compostable bioplastics. The project included interviews with 5 California-based players. Findings were presented to industry, as well as UC-Davis researchers for future implementation and scaling-up. Supporting Compostable Yogurt Cups – RCM Incubator Program CDIC staff initiated work with a California processor and their team, participants of the RCM Incubator 2025 cohort. The technical assistance project centers around the feasibility and testing of a new type of compostable single serve yogurt cup manufactured by D-Pack, Canada. The type of packaging is not currently available in the US and would be highly innovative.
Continuing Education
Dairy 301 at Fresno State, September 11 CDIC partnered with equipment and membrane process suppliers to offer the first “Dairy 301” course at
Fresno State, focused on filtration and related unit operations. This event built upon the previous “Dairy 101” and “Dairy 201” events held in the past, with a targeted focus on filtration and process technologies based on feedback. The event was attended by a record 58 participants, including processors, equipment and process engineers.
Butter making & Milk Fat Fundamentals Course at Cal Poly DPTC, September 24 th CDIC partnered with Cal Poly to develop a brand-new short course around butter making techniques, chemistry, and fundamentals. With CA being the number one butter producing state, this course fills
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