This year's program will focus on key issues facing the citrus processing and
related industries: new industry standards and practices, challenges facing the
Florida citrus industry, technology in the processing plants, and new markets
and the research to support them. The importance of food safety and defense
programs has never been greater, and we will have an entire session devoted to
this topic. New this year is a session on biotechnology and industrial uses of
enzymes, topics that are increasingly important in food and agriculture. Our
invited speakers, active in academia, industry and government, were selected
because of their depth of knowledge in these pertinent topics, and their
enthusiasm in sharing their insights. We look forward to your participation!
Renée Schneider
Program Organizer
University
of Florida/IFAS, FSHN
Gainesville, FL
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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4:00pm |
Registration
(until 7:00pm) |
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
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7:30am |
Registration
(until 5:00pm) |
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7:30am |
Morning Refreshments
Sponsored by:
- Vincent Corporation |
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8:30am |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Renée Schneider,
UF, IFAS, FSHN
Charles Sims,
UF, IFAS, FSHN
Larry Arrington,
UF, IFAS, Office of Dean for Extension and Florida Cooperative Extension
Service
Savy DiBenedetto,
Program Chair, Coca-Cola North America |
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Session 1
Food Safety & Agrosecurity |
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Moderator:
Keith Schneider,
University of Florida, IFAS, FSHN |
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9:00am |
Utilizing Partnerships to Enhance the Supply Chain
– James Garris, The Coca-Cola Company |
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9:35am
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ISO 22000 – The International Food Safety Standard
–
Debby Newslow,
D.L. Newslow & Associates, Inc. |
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10:10am |
Break |
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10:30am |
Food Defense: Keeping America’s Food Safe and Secure
– Art Johnstone, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services |
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11:05am |
Media Coverage of Foodborne Illness Events
– Benjamin Chapman, University of Guelph |
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Session 2
Enzymes, Biotechnology, and the Organic Program |
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Moderator:
Howard Nivens,
Cargill Juice N.A. |
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1:30pm |
Issues in Consumer Acceptance of Biotechnology and Food
– Dave Schmidt, IFIC |
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2:05pm |
Organic Processing, Organic Packaging, and Sustainability
– Wade Groetsch, Blue Lake Citrus Products LLC |
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2:40pm |
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by:
- Givaudan Flavors Corp. |
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3:00pm |
Traditional and Novel Uses of Enzymes for Citrus By-Product Applications
– Mark Messersmith, Biosun Flavors & Food Ingredients |
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3:45pm |
Biofuels from Citrus Processing By-products and Waste Streams –
Technical Perspective
– Pratap Pullammanappallil,
UF, IFAS, ABE |
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4:20pm |
United States National Organics Program (NOP)
– Terry Bane, USDA-AMS |
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6:00pm |
Networking Social
(until 7:00pm)
Sponsored by:
- ABC Research Corporation
- Brown International Corporation, LLC
- Chemical Systems
- Firmenich
- Givaudan Flavors Corp.
- M.G. Newell Corporation
- Sensus Flavors |
Thursday, September 20, 2007
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Session 3
Marketing, Nutrition & Research |
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Moderator:
Alan Wyland,
Coca-Cola North America |
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7:30am |
Registration
(until 5:00pm) |
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7:30am |
Morning Refreshments |
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8:30am |
Nutraceuticals and Marketing
– Lynda Doyle, DSM Nutritional Products, Inc. |
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9:05am |
Orange Juice Price Reaction: Spatial Consumer Insights
– Robert Norberg, Florida Department of Citrus |
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9:40am |
Health & Nutritional Benefit Research for Citrus
– Dan King, Florida Department of Citrus |
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10:15am |
Break |
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10:35am |
FCIRCC – Roadmap for Research
– John Jackson, FCIRCC |
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11:10am |
Regulatory & Legislative Issues Affecting the Industry
– Patricia Faison, Juice Products Association |
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Session 4
Technology & Information for the Processor |
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Moderator:
David Johnson,
Peace River Citrus |
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1:30pm |
Long Term Weather Prediction and Effect on Agriculture
– Edward O’Lenic, NOAA, NCEP |
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2:05pm |
Better Profits through Loss Elimination in Citrus Plants
– Joe DeMarco, Tropicana Products, Inc. |
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2:40pm |
Break |
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3:00pm |
The Importance of Insulation in the Processing Plant
– Ronald King, National Insulation Association (Consultant)
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3:35pm |
Chlorine Dioxide Sterilization of Aseptic Tanks – An Update
– Jeffery Raasch, Enerfab, Inc. |
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4:10pm |
The Florida Solution for a Trained Manufacturing Workforce
– Eric Roe, FL-ATE;
Don Gugliuzza,
Tropicana Products, Inc. |
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6:00pm |
Networking Hour |
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7:00pm |
Dinner & Entertainment
(until 9:00pm)
Sponsored by:
- ENERFAB, Inc.
- FMC FoodTech
- FMC FoodTech FranRica |
Friday, September 21, 2007
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Session 5
Citrus Industry Challenges & Solutions |
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Moderator:
Richard Bogey,
Florida’s Natural Growers |
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7:30am |
Registration
(until 10:00am) |
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7:45am |
Breakfast
Sponsored by:
- Bell Chem Corp
- BioSun Flavors & Food Ingredients
- HT/DCR Engineering, Inc.
- Safe Chem Inc. |
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8:30am |
Best Practices for Canker and Citrus Disease Management
– Jim Snively, Southern Gardens Citrus Groves |
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9:05am |
New Citrus Varieties – What’s on the Horizon?
– Fred Gmitter, UF, IFAS, CREC |
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9:40am |
An Update on Florida Citrus Nursery and Budwood Programs
– Michael Kesinger,
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
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10:15am |
Preliminary Information on Effect of Greening on Juice Flavor and
Chemistry
– Anne Plotto, USDA-ARS Citrus and Sub-tropical Research
Laboratory |
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11:00am |
Adjourn |
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It is through the financial
contributions from citrus processing and related industries that make this
conference possible. We would like to extend a very special thank you to the
following for actively supporting this networking and educational program.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2007 conference, please
contact Renée Schneider, Program Organizer.
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Conference
Attendee Fee
The Conference Attendee fee allows full participation in the conference, including materials at
the conference and a CD mailed post-conference. The fee also includes daily
morning refreshments, Wednesday’s networking reception, Thursday’s beachside
dinner, and the Friday breakfast.
Guest Fee
Guests accompanying conference attendees may attend the Thursday
evening dinner and/or the Friday breakfast for a fee. These fees do not include
conference participation or materials and is not for use by co-workers.
Registration Fee Categories
All figures are presented in US dollars ($).
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Conference Attendee |
Fee |
Registration Deadline |
| Early REDUCED Registration |
$150 |
On or before Monday, July 30, 2007 |
| Regular Registration |
$175 |
On or before Friday, August 31, 2007 |
| Late / Onsite Registration |
$200 |
After Friday, August 31, 2007 |
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Guest Events |
Fee |
Registration Deadline |
| Thursday Dinner |
$60 |
By Wednesday, September 19, 2007 |
| Friday Breakfast |
$25 |
By Wednesday, September 19, 2007 |
Refund Policy: Requests for refunds will be honored if a written
notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences &
Institutes IFAS, University of Florida by Friday, August 31, 2007. A processing
fee of $35.00 will be deducted from all conference registration refunds. A
processing fee of $10.00 will be deducted from all guest fees. No refunds will
be honored for cancellations after Friday, August 31, 2007.
Special Needs: Special needs (such as visual, hearing or walking
impairments) of registered attendees can be reasonably accommodated if they
contact the Office of Conferences & Institutes at least 10 working days prior to
the conference. We can be reached by phone at 1-352-392-5930, by fax at
1-352-392-9734, by email at mstage@ufl.edu.
If calling from within the State of Florida, the office can be reached through a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) at 1-800-955-8771.
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Advanced registration is closed, however, we will be happy to
register you at the conference and look forward to your
participation. |
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Location & Hotel
Information |
 Sheraton
Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulfview Boulevard
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Phone: 727-595-1611
Fax: 727-596-1117
Web: www.sheratonsandkey.com
 Guest
rooms have been set aside at the Sheraton for conference attendees at a reduced
rate of $125 plus tax (currently 12%) for single or double occupancy until
August 20, 2007. Please be aware the rooms traditionally fill before the
discounted rate deadline, so we urge you to make your reservation as soon as
possible. After August 20, the discounted rate is not guaranteed on possible
remaining rooms.
Make reservations in one of two ways:
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Contact the hotel directly at 727-595-1611 and
identify yourself as a participant of the International Citrus & Beverage
Conference (ICBC) to receive the reduced rate.
- Reserve rooms via the Sheraton’s personalized website for the
International Citrus & Beverage Conference participants. Click here [Sorry, this option is no longer available]
Please note:
Florida government participants: To receive
tax exempt status, payment must be made in the form of a government issued check
or credit card and be accompanied by a Florida sales tax exemption certificate
presented at check-in.
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Travel & Area Information |
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Conference Committee Members |
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Liz Baldwin
USDA-ARS
Citrus & Subtropical Products Lab.
Winter Haven, FL
Richard Bogey
Florida’s Natural Growers
Lake Wales, FL
Robert J. Braddock
Professor Emeritus
University of Florid, FL
Michelle Danyluk
University of Florida, IFAS, CREC
Lake Alfred, FL
Savy DiBenedetto, 2007 Program Chair
Coca-Cola North America
Houston, TX
Joe Gruber
Enerfab
Ormond Beach, FL
Donald L. Hendrix
Firmenich Inc.
Safety Harbor, FL
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David Johnson
Peace River Citrus
Arcadia, FL
Gary Merritt
FMC FoodTech
Lakeland, FL
Howard Nivens
Cargill Juice N.A.
Frostproof, FL
Denise Roth
Southern Gardens Citrus
Processing Corp.
Clewiston, FL
Keith Schneider
University of Florida, IFAS
FSHN Dept.
Gainesville, FL
Renée Schneider, Organizer
University of Florida, IFAS
FSHN Dept.
Gainesville, FL
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Phyllis Towns
USDA, AMS, FV, PPB
Winter Haven, FL
Douglas P. Van Strijp
Southern Gardens Citrus Processing Corp.
Clewiston, FL
Roger D. Waters
Brown Citrus Systems
Winter Haven, FL
Barry Wilson
Safe Chem Inc.
Zellwood, FL
Alan Wyland
Coca-Cola North America
Apopka, FL
O. Boyd Wynne, III
M.G. Newell Corp.-Tampa Div.
Tampa, FL |
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Related Sites of Interest |
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Program Information:
Renée Schneider, Program Organizer
University of
Florida/IFAS, FSHN
Gainesville, FL
PHONE: 352-392-1991, ext. 208
EMAIL: Goodrich@ufl.edu |
Meeting Information:
Mandy Stage, Conference Coordinator
University of Florida/IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes
Gainesville, FL
PHONE: 352-392-5930
FAX: 352-392-9734
EMAIL: mstage@ufl.edu |
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