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The economics of innovation: when change pays off
With just days to go until the ReThink Food Summit, the focus is firmly on the economics of innovation. Five thought leaders – including the event’s founder, Anne Marie Henihan – share why change must pay off. Their perspectives show how innovation delivers growth,...
Reinvention and disruption: why food needs to think differently
The food industry is under pressure like never before. Climate change, consumer demand for transparency, and fragile supply chains mean business as usual is no longer an option. To thrive, the sector must embrace both reinvention and disruption. The question is not...
Rethink Food: agenda announced
DPTC Innovation Summit 2025 ReThink Food: Exploring Innovation at the Heart of Ireland's Food Sector Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025 Theme: Transforming Irish Food Through Innovation, Technology & Sustainability 08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival & Registration...
The psychology of innovation: how mindset unlocks change
Innovation doesn’t start with technology or processes. It starts in the brain. How we think, respond to uncertainty, and adapt to change shapes our ability to create and lead. “The brain is the basis of everything we do: how we behave, feel, remember, pay attention,...
Voices shaping Ireland’s food future
Ireland’s food sector is under pressure. Climate change, global competition and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping one of our most important indigenous industries. At the same time, new technologies, bold entrepreneurship and fresh thinking are creating real...
ReThink Food: Exploring innovation at the heart of Ireland’s food sector
ReThink Food Summit is a call to action for Ireland’s food sector to embrace bold innovation and rethink the future of food.
DPTC / PMTC Cleaning-in-Place Seminar and Exhibition – 7 May
DPTC and PMTC are excited to be involved in a joint collaboration on 7th May 2025 at the Analog Devices Building, University of Limerick. Both Centres would like you to join us for an exciting Seminar and Exhibition on Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) Systems. This...
DPTC Pulse Newsletter – January 2025
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Exciting Updates for the DPTC Webinar Series (Members Only)!
As we continue our DPTC Friday Webinar Series, we are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of speakers and topics. January 31: Nathan Mirdamadi, Global Director of Sanitation at Kerry, will present on the "Evolution of Sanitation & Food Safety". Gain insights...
DPTC Awards Announcement
Celebrating the achievements of our outstanding researchers and innovators at the DPTC Annual Conference 2024. DPTC honoured exceptional research through our sponsored awards. The winners were:RFA1 Overall Winner: Sara Pacheco PappenheimRFA2 Overall Winner: Alejandra...
Circular Dairy Economy Summit: Harnessing Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
The Circular Dairy Summit, takes place on October 24th at the Osprey Hotel, Naas. This exciting event will feature the official launch of the Dairy Processing Technology Centre's (DPTC) pivotal position statement, "Circular Dairy Bioeconomy in Ireland: Harnessing...
Prof. Thom Huppertz, FrieslandCampina delivers webinar on Industry-Academia Interface
Delighted to continue our DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre Friday Webinar Series with Prof. Thom Huppertz, FrieslandCampina. Last Friday, Prof. Huppertz gave an insight into Dairy Research at the Industry-Academia Interface: Models and Muddles, Lessons and...
DPTC Friday WEBINAR Series Continues…
Many thanks to Mohammadreza Khalesi, Assoc. Prof. in Food Science at Proteins and Peptides Research Group University of Limerick for his excellent webinar given to the DPTC Community. We continue with our Friday Webinar Series next week with a planned presentation...
New European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group Regional Section supported by DPTC.
DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre is delighted to support today's official launch of the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) Regional Section.This represents a pivotal moment in making EHEDG’s hygienic design expertise more accessible to...
Research Impact on Industry Partners – RFA 2 Seminar
The DPTC Research Focus Area 2 Technical Seminar was recently held at University of Limerick. The Focus Area Research was introduced by Dr Anne Marie Henihan and Prof. Vincent O'Flaherty University of Galway. The purpose was to give a valued update to our industry...
Meet the funders..
DPTC's Dr Abigail Pattenden had the privilege of participating in the "Meet the Funders" Session as part of the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick's Sustainability event. The session provided valuable insights into the various funding opportunities supporting...
DPTC Work Ready Programme – Apply Now!
The DPTC Work Ready Graduate Programme is open for applications! If you are interested in training and upskilling in the dairy processing and technology sector, get in touch directly with Dr Abigail Pattenden - abigail.pattenden@dptc.ie
DPTC Knowledge Day 2024
DPTC held its Annual Knowledge Day Event on 7th March at University of Limerick, where the theme focused on navigating the future challenges within dairy processing to achieve sustainable growth and foster innovation. The guest speakers brought expert opinions and...
RFA 1 (Milk Composition-driven Adaptive Processing) Symposium
An extremely informative RFA 1 (Milk Composition-driven Adaptive Processing) Symposium was co-chaired today by Prof. Diarmuid (JJ) Sheehan and Prof. Seamus O'Mahony. There was a series of presentations to Industry partners from our Research teams on results of...
DPTC Centre Steering Committee
Many thanks to Jim Bergin and Michelle Collins, Tirlán for hosting the DPTC Centre Steering Committee recently. There was great engagement from both Industry and the Research Performing Organisations on the day.
Society of Dairy Technology 80th Anniversary Conference
Dr Anna V. Piterina, Mary Ferry, Dr Anne Marie Henihan, DPTC - Dairy Processing Technology Centre Director, and DPTC researchers Nurdan Ersöz and Kexin Zhang are delighted to be attending and exhibiting at the Society of Dairy Technology 80th Anniversary Conference...
New Associate Members
We are delighted to welcome Siemens Process Systems Engineering Ltd (SPSE) as an Associate Member to DPTC. SPSE is committed to working with both academic and industrial partners to advance the digitalistion capabilities of process industries to create added value in...
DPTC Knowledge Day 2022
The DPTC Knowledge Day 2022 was held at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, on 12 May. The day was a resounding success: with 10 presentations from invited speakers from across the globe, our attendees heard the latest in research from data integration in dairy to...
Researcher Days
On 10 February we held our first Researcher Day of DPTC 2. This event offered an opportunity for researchers to meet and develop relationships with others in the DPTC community, and to form a solid foundation for academic/industry collaborative research. We would like...
The economics of innovation: when change pays off
With just days to go until the ReThink Food Summit, the focus is firmly on the economics of innovation. Five thought leaders – including the event’s founder, Anne Marie Henihan – share why change must pay off. Their perspectives show how innovation delivers growth,...
Reinvention and disruption: why food needs to think differently
The food industry is under pressure like never before. Climate change, consumer demand for transparency, and fragile supply chains mean business as usual is no longer an option. To thrive, the sector must embrace both reinvention and disruption. The question is not...
Rethink Food: agenda announced
DPTC Innovation Summit 2025 ReThink Food: Exploring Innovation at the Heart of Ireland's Food Sector Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025 Theme: Transforming Irish Food Through Innovation, Technology & Sustainability 08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival & Registration...
The psychology of innovation: how mindset unlocks change
Innovation doesn’t start with technology or processes. It starts in the brain. How we think, respond to uncertainty, and adapt to change shapes our ability to create and lead. “The brain is the basis of everything we do: how we behave, feel, remember, pay attention,...
Voices shaping Ireland’s food future
Ireland’s food sector is under pressure. Climate change, global competition and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping one of our most important indigenous industries. At the same time, new technologies, bold entrepreneurship and fresh thinking are creating real...
ReThink Food: Exploring innovation at the heart of Ireland’s food sector
ReThink Food Summit is a call to action for Ireland’s food sector to embrace bold innovation and rethink the future of food.