USDEC will host two in-person technical training workshops on the benefits of using U.S. dairy ingredients in cheeses that are unique to the Dominican Republic. The workshops were originally scheduled to take place the week of May 3, but have been postponed. Revised dates will be updated when available, but are still TBD. 

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 will take place in Fábrica de Quesos Rottis cheese plant, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic as well as Universidad Autonoma Santo Domingo, Higuey, Dominican Republic and will be held according to social distancing requirements (sessions may also be live-streamed and recorded). Additional information and details will be provided as they become available.

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