The International Citrus & Beverage Conference (ICBC)

Presentation slides available: Many speakers have graciously allowed us to reproduce their slides for educational use. If you reference any of the material, please include proper acknowledgement.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

4:00pm

Registration (until 7:00pm)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

7:30am	Registration (until 5:00pm)
7:30am	Morning Refreshments Sponsored by: Vincent Corporation
8:30am	Welcome and Introductory Remarks Renée Goodrich Schneider, Program Organizer, UF, IFAS, FSHN Neil Shay, Department Chair, UF, IFAS, FSHN Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Interim Dean, UF, IFAS, Office of Dean for Extension Dave Johnson, Program Chair, Peace River Citrus Products, Inc.
Session 1 – Global Issues and Marketing
Moderator: *Keith Schneider*, UF, IFAS, FSHN
9:00am	The Citrus Processing and Byproduct Industry of Argentina, Victor F. Onchi Navarro, Brown International Corp. LCC [Slides]
9:40am	Citrus Production and Greening in China, Fred Gmitter, UF, IFAS, CREC [Slides]
10:20am	Break
10:40am	Global Food Safety Standards – an Overview, Tatiana Lorca, Ecosure [Slides]
11:20am	Healthy Beverages for the Global Consumer, Jeannie Christodoulou, Firmenich [Please contact speaker for information. Email: jeannie.christodoulou@firmenich.com]
Session 2 – Marketing Trends and New Products
Moderator: Alan Wyland, Coca-Cola North America
1:30pm	Regulatory and Technical Aspects of Stevia Used in Beverages, Amy Boileau, Cargill, Inc. [Please contact speaker for information. Email: amy_boileau@cargill.com]
2:05pm	Consumer-driven Trends in Beverages, Kristen Heimerl, Givaudan Flavors Corporation [Please contact speaker for information. Email: kristen.heimerl@givaudan.com]
2:40pm	Break
3:00pm	Functionality and Utilization of Citrus Fiber in Consumer Products, Rebecca Miller, Kansas State University [Please contact speaker for information. Email: beckym@ksu.edu]
3:35pm	Incorporation of Fiber in Beverage Products, Adrienne Stucky, Tate & Lyle [Please contact speaker for information. Email: adrienne.stucky@tateandlyle.com]
4:10pm	Consumer Health and Nutrition Insights, Dave Schmidt, International Food Information Council [Slides]
4:45pm	Florida Section IFT and Citrus Products Division Awards Ceremony
6:00pm	Networking Reception (until 7:00pm) Sponsored by: - Brown International Corp., LLC - Chemical Systems - Firmenich - Food Equipment & Engineering Co. - Givaudan Flavors Corp - VELCORIN^®, LANXESS Corporation

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Session 3 – Processing & Technology Updates
Moderator: Savy DiBenedetto, Coca-Cola North America
7:30am	Registration (until 5:00pm)
7:30am	Morning Refreshments
8:30am	Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Florida Agricultural Products, Tom Spreen, UF, IFAS, FRE [Slides]
9:05am	Citrus Pectin Production and World Market, Jan Staunstrup, CP Kelco [Slides]
9:40am	Mexican Lime and Lemon Essential Oils – Production and Utilization, Luis Haro, Luis Haro Consulting [Slides]
10:15am	Break
10:35am	VELCORIN^® as a Processing Aid, Riaz Musaheb, LANXESS Corporation [Please contact speaker for information. Email: riaz-e.musaheb@lanxess.com]
11:10am	Screw Press Operating Hints, Bob Johnston, Vincent Corporation [Slides]
Session 4 – Grower and Industry Hot Topics – Part 1
Moderator: Doug Van Strijp, Southern Gardens
1:30pm	Greening from the Grower’s Perspective, Jim Snively, Southern Gardens Citrus Groves [Slides]
2:15pm	USDA/South Florida Greening Projects Overview, David Hall, USDA-ARS [Slides]
3:00pm	Break
3:30pm	Controlling the Psyllid – Guava Volatiles and Other Remedies, Lukasz Stelinski, UF, IFAS, CREC [Slides]
4:15pm	Effect of Greening on Fruit Size and Yield, Tim Spann, UF, IFAS, CREC [Slides]
6:30pm	Dinner & Entertainment (until 8:30pm) Sponsored by: - ENERFAB, Inc - JBT FoodTech - JBT FoodTech FranRica

Friday, September 18, 2009