Message from the President
New ISBT Operating Model is Implemented!
During our Virtual Annual Business Meeting on June 4, we shared the high level changes ISBT is making to its structure. We also emphasized the expected benefits of those changes. I am very happy to report that our board has done excellent work in adapting to the new structure and new ways of working together. Thank you to Kevin Doyle and Michon Mitchell for leading the strategy development and implementation activities! Our vice presidents are in the process of transitioning responsibilities for specific activities and developing meaningful indicators that will help us manage our performance. The energy and commitment that they have demonstrated gives me tremendous confidence in ISBT’s future. The most impressive aspect so far has been the high number of ideas generated to reduce cost, increase review, and most importantly, provide additional value to our membership.
We are very focused on delivering high quality virtual meetings for BevTech Canada, BevTech Europe, and BevTech Latin America this fall, and we will be doing some technical webinars during the next several months as well. More information will follow in future issues of the ISBT Connection. We have also just completed the printing of our first Beverage Industry Resource Guide, and the feedback on the quality and value of this new member benefit has been excellent! If you have any questions or comments about the Resource Guide, please reach out to
Tim Hudson with DataKey
.
Though our members face many unique challenges at this time, ISBT is poised to weather this storm. I believe that our new operating model is going to help the Society deliver more value to its members at a time when that couldn’t be more important.
Sal Calandra
President, ISBT
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Curious About the Hot Topics in 1955?
Need another resource for technical information and trends? Then take a look at the newly updated
BevTech Proceedings
archive. ISBT has now compiled BevTech Proceedings going back to 1955. There is an updated
Subject Index
and
Author Index
. Each year’s Proceedings is searchable. Have some fun and relive a bit of history
!
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Check Out the Updated Beverage Dispenser Cleaning Guidelines in English and Spanish!
One of the most valuable contributions of ISBT to its members and the beverage industry are peer-reviewed guidelines. The guidelines promote best practices and standardization so that the entire industry – and ultimately the consumers – will benefit from higher efficiency and better product quality and safety. One example of such a publication is the
Beverage Dispenser Cleaning Guidelines
published by the Retail Equipment & Fountain Technology Technical Committee. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recently reviewed the guidelines and updated the Spanish language version so that it can benefit Spanish-speaking populations around the world. Both the English and Spanish versions can be accessed on the ISBT website on the
ISBT Manuals & Guidelines page
.
There is also a Sanitation for Fountain Beverages course that is part of the Beverage Institute by ISBT®. This course addresses the protocols and procedures that ensure the safe and high-quality delivery of fountain-dispensed ice and beverages consumed by millions of consumers globally. It allows for a better understanding of sanitizing solution options, beverage dispenser cleaning, ice container cleaning, flushing syrup lines, and proper materials handling. This course is normally $99 for non-members and $79 for ISBT members, but it’s available now for a special price of only $60 through July 3! Click the button below for more information.
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Beverage Institute by ISBT
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Last Chance to Take Advantafe of Beverage Institute's Special Pricing! Offer Ends July 3, 2020
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity and major discounts!
Pandemic Discount Offer
Sign up by
July 3
to receive a
40% discount
on Beverage Institute courses – your last chance to take advantage of this extraordinary price reduction!
Use coupon code “
specialdays
” to receive the discount pricing.
BONUS OFFER: Sign Up Now for the FREE Course Designed for the Fountain Beverage Dispensing Industry!
This course is a must for anyone who supplies services to or operates fountain equipment! Offer ends
July 3
.
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Click on the “BUY $99.00” button.
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Complete the form to enroll, then click on the “SIGN UP” button.
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Click on “Have a coupon?” and enter “
connection
” as the coupon code for free access.
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Sweeteners Course Now Available
Learn About the Uses and Technology of
HFCS, Sucrose, Stevia, and High-Potency Sweeteners
Sign Up Now and Receive Special 33% Discount Pricing!
(Regular $360 value, now $240)
Why Sign Up?
Sweeteners are one of the most important ingredients in beverages, but they can also be the most controversial beverage ingredient.
In this course you will learn the technology and uses of HFCS, sucrose, stevia, and high-potency sweeteners.
Who Should Take This Course?
Any beverage professionals wanting to increase their technical knowledge and help advance their careers.
If you work with sweeteners or purchase sweeteners, this course is for you!
The course will allow you to upskill and create your “no-regrets” tool kit, so you’re prepared for any of the ways your role might evolve.
How to Sign Up?
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BevTech Europe Virtual Webinar to Take Place September 10, 2020
The 2020 ISBT European regional meeting will take place on Thursday the
10th of September from 14:00 to 18:00 Central European Time
. Unlike previous years, we will meet and socialize on a virtual platform.
Online registration will open soon so watch this space. All participants must be registered in order to receive a personal invitation. The BevTech® Europe planning committee would like to invite all current and potential members to share their industry insights and offer to make an online presentation during this fantastic event.
This year’s virtual conference will span a total of 4 hours, including:
· Five presentations: each presentation will be 20 minutes (live or pre-recorded) + 10 minutes of questions/discussions live with the presenter.
· One live panel discussion by some of the most influential specialists in the industry. This 50-minute discussion will highlight the knowledge gained from managing COVID-19 impacts at different stages of the supply chain.
· Two virtual “coffee breaks” with about 20-minutes allocated for each break.
For the live panel discussion, speakers are free to talk about their experiences in managing their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic but other subjects are also welcome, such as:
• Sanitation of Fountain Systems in a Retail Environment
• Global Quality Standardization vs. Regional Approach Implementation
• Smart Use of Manufacturing and Quality Data
• Quality and Safety Management
• The need to launch new products/applications/packaging quickly versus proper testing
Join us for BevTech Europe 2020. Same exciting people – just a different room!
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BevTech Canada 2020 - Call for Papers
Due to current social conditions, this year's BevTech Canada event will be held virtually on
Thursday, September 17, 2020
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BevTech Canada is a great place to learn about the latest beverage industry technology!
Whether you are looking for an opportunity to speak on a specific topic or want to hear about and discuss the latest industry innovations, we invite you to join us at BevTech, Canada 2020.
This year’s theme is “Beverage Headlines: Beverage Industry in the News”.
We are preparing for an interesting and informative meeting, and we look forward to breaking new ground as a virtual event in 2020.
We would love to have YOU join us as a speaker or guest!
Interested presenters, please send your abstract to our technical contacts, Stephan Frehner and David Watson,
before July 15, 2020
.
Stephan Frehner
416.702.8107
David Watson
905 515 2878
Thank you for your interest in participating with the Institute of Beverage Technologists in Canada.
Best regards,
The BevTech Canada Team
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BevTech Latin America
®
- Virtual Webinar October 8, 2020 + Call for Papers
ISBT will host its 2020 Latin American Regional Conference in a virtual webinar format with 10 innovative technical presentations!
Join us in this alternative “venue" that will allow beverage professionals from all countries in Latin America and other regions in the world to participate in our conference, learn more about the ISBT Technical Committees, and understand what the Latin American beverage industry is looking for.
We invite all current and potential members of ISBT to participate as a
speaker
with a presentation in
Spanish,
spotlighting the latest technology and innovations in the beverage industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to present at the BevTech Latin America 2020 conference!
We are looking for speakers and papers related to the following topics and trends affecting the Beverage Industry:
· How COVID-19 has changed food and beverage processes
· The economic impact of COVID-19 in the beverage industry
· Sustainability and trends in the packaging and beverage processes
· New challenges of sanitation, microbial control, and water treatment
· Non-invasive quality control solutions for processes, ingredients, and packaging
· New challenges for fountain technology in beverages after COVID-19
· Understanding sugar and sweeteners for healthy products
· Learning more about the gases used in the beverage industry
Speakers and attendees will be able to offer comments and ask questions during the 50-minute live sessions. Everyone will also have the opportunity to “virtually” network with other industry professionals at the end of every presentation.
If you are interested in presenting at BevTech Latin America® 2020, send your application and a brief summary of the topic to our
Technical Program Lead
Alicia Certucha
before
July 17, 2020.
Accepted presenters will be notified by July 30, 2020, and all final presentations should be submitted by September 14, 2020.
Registration:
Online registration will open soon, so stay tuned for notifications.
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Featured Board Member Profile
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Andy Reim
Andy has been a member of ISBT since 1997 and has held numerous technical committee positions over that time. He has given presentations for the Water and Sanitation committees, as well as the General Assembly in 2019.
After graduating from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Andy’s professional career began at Osmonics as an applications engineer and a sales engineer. He also spent 5 years working for Coca-Cola Consolidated as a project engineer before moving to Ecolab. Andy has been with Ecolab since 2004 and has held the positions of Area Filtration Manager, Corporate Account Manager, and, most recently, Senior Area Technical Support Coordinator. These roles add up to 25 years’ experience supporting the beverage industry with expertise in water treatment, bottled, water, soft drinks, cleaning, sanitation, and conveyor lube.
Andy has also held board of directors positions with local youth sports organizations. Andy is married with two children. He enjoys coaching youth baseball, traveling with the family, and spending time at the beach.
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ISBT is proud to announce we have gained 3 new members since May 15. Please join us in welcoming them to the association. (To view the list of new members, click the button below.) For information about joining ISBT, click
Join ISBT below.
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*If you have news (i.e., new hires, personnel promotions, facility changes, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email
steveg@datakey.org
. The deadline for submission for the July 15 issue of the ISBT Connection is July 13
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Sponsored Resource Guide News
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The Beverage Industry Resource Guide
contains information from Beverage Industry Supplier Members from a promotional standpoint. It is for advertising purposes and does not reflect the opinions or position of ISBT.
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Analysis of Soft Drinks Containing Sugar and Stevia - More and more beverages are sweetened with a combination of sugar and Stevia for reasons of healthy calorie reduction. Whether the soft drink contains sugar or sugar plus Stevia, Anton Paar instruments easily cope!
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If you have sponsored content (i.e., new products, case studies, white papers, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email
steveg@datakey.org
or upload to the Beverage Industry Resource Guide by
July 13.
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