USDEC will host in-person technical training workshops on the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients in fresh and semi-hard cheeses that are unique to Mexico, including queso panela, queso ranchero and queso blanco. The workshops are held in partnership with Mexico's INCALEC (Institute of Meat and Milk of Mexico) and leading food technology university Tecnologico de Monterrey.

Industry and technical experts will demonstrate the significant benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients in fresh cheeses with emphasis on proper hydration of the ingredients among other formulation advice. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on application of what they've learned by using U.S. dairy ingredients to make the cheeses.

The workshops were originally scheduled to take place April 13-16 at Tec de Monterrey University's Queretaro Campus as well as April 27-29 at Tec de Monterrey University's Monterrey Campus, but have been postponed according to social distancing requirements. Revised dates and additional information will be added when available.

Contact Keith Meyer at kmeyer@usdec.org with any questions in the meantime.