Upcoming Events

Think USA Cheese Seminar

Date & Time: September 24, 2024 (ID) | September 27, 2024 (PH)

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia | Manila, Philippines

Mark your calendars this September and immerse yourself in a full-day seminar tailored exclusively for Indonesia- and Philippines-based manufacturers, food service industry, distributors and retailers dedicated to deepening their understanding and appreciation of USA Cheese.

A delicacy on its own and a game-changing ingredient in packaged food formulation and culinary recipes, it’s no surprise cheese is gaining popularity across Southeast Asia. Today, the United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of cheese, with over 1,000 varieties that span a wide spectrum of varieties, types and styles.  

Dive into the world of USA Cheeses, where tradition meets innovation, and discover what the U.S. cheese industry has to offer, from its uniquely own American Original cheeses to award-winning specialty cheeses.

Here’s what awaits you at this exclusive full-day seminar:

  • Discover the remarkable evolution of the U.S. cheese industry and the unparalleled benefits of choosing USA Cheeses.
  • Gain valuable insights into global cheese market outlook and the driving forces behind Indonesian consumers’ growing appetite for cheese.
  • Taste the versatility of USA Cheese in Asian-inspired pairings curated by the esteemed Chef Vindex Tengker (for the Indonesia edition) and Chef Jill Sandique (for the Philippine edition).
  • Explore the usage opportunities for cheese in Indonesia and Philippines’ dynamic food and beverage scene from a culinary perspective.
  • Connect with leading U.S. cheese suppliers and discover their extensive dairy products available for export.

Kindly note the event date and venues for the various editions below. For more information and to register your interest, please visit the event’s dedicated webpage here.

Think USA Cheese Seminar in Indonesia
Tue, 24 September | 9:30 am – 6:00 pm | Grand Hyatt Jakarta – Grand Ballroom 1 and 2 | Agenda

Think USA Cheese Seminar in Philippines
Fri, 27 September | 9:30 am – 6:00 pm | Conrad Manila – Taft Ballroom | Agenda

63rd Philippines Association for Food Technologists (PAFT) Convention

Date & Time: October 15 – 16, 2024

Location: The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan | Manila, Philippines

From October 15 – 16, the Philippine Association for Food Technologists (PAFT) will be hosting their 63rd Annual PAFT Convention at The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Manila, Philippines. As a cornerstone event for the country’s food technologists, the convention is set to inspire and ignite innovation across the industry with its theme “Harmony: Innovating Together, Advancing Tomorrow”. 

With aligned ambitions to provide sustainable nutrition for all, USDEC is pleased to be a Gold Partner for this year’s edition. Come say hi to our USDEC SEA representatives at the event to discover the nutritional and functional advantages of U.S. dairy ingredients in developing better-for-you, cutting-edge food and beverage products, and explore the essential role of U.S. dairy proteins in meeting the health and wellness needs of Filipino consumers.

Global Dairy Outlook – Predictions for 2025 and Beyond (Webinar)

Date & Time: October 29, 2024 | 11 am SG/PH, 10 am TH/ID

Location: Zoom webinar

Southeast Asia’s 2024 B:B customer education and outreach efforts continue on October 29, 2024 with a Global Dairy Market Outlook webinar targeting region-wide food and beverage buyers and end-users. 

Key speakers Marcus Ng, Trade Insights Analyst at USDEC Southeast Asia, and Stephen Cain, Senior Director of Economic Research and Analysis at USDEC, will dive into key developments in 2024, reviewing 2024 U.S. and global supply/demand outcomes so far, export expectations for end 2024 and beyond, and what it all means for opportunities for U.S. dairy customers in Southeast Asia.

2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Conference 2024

Date & Time: November 11 – 13, 2024

Location: Grand Arnoma Hotel | Bangkok, Thailand

Hosted by the Nutrition Association of Thailand, the 2nd Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Conference serves as a platform for researchers, policymakers and practitioners to exchange knowledge, insights and best practices in public health nutrition. With this year’s theme being “Nutrition in Fostering Health and Well-Being”, the conference will deep dive into key topics emphasizing nutrition across various life stages, global trends and new scientific research findings as well as food and nutrition policies in Southeast Asia. 

USDEC is pleased to be a Platinum Partner for this year’s edition and will have a sponsored symposium within the conference where Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wantanee Kriengsinoys, Program Director for Mahidol University’s Institute of Nutrition, will share more on the science-backed advantages of dairy proteins and how U.S. dairy can help meet the nutritional needs of the Thai community. 

Visit our USDEC booth in the exhibition area and learn more about the world-class U.S. dairy ingredient portfolio and the versatility of U.S. dairy ingredients in creating healthful, innovative recipe formulations that both meet the taste demands and nutritional needs of Thai consumers.