A Presentation of Steven Young Worldwide & Wm Sipple Global Services THARP & YOUNG "On Ice Cream" is a series of technical short courses, product clinics, and formulation and case study workshops that focus on current and emerging ice cream and related frozen dessert technologies. Practical aspects of formulation and manufacturing are stressed. Over 75 years of combined experience are leveraged. The North American course is conveniently scheduled across three days in November or December each year. Our Faculty Members Presented by Dr. Steven Young (right), Steven Young Worldwide, Houston, TX, and Mr Bill Sipple, Wm Sipple Global Technical Services, Stilwell, KS, "On Ice Cream" covers all aspects of ice cream technology from ingredient selection and functionality to production, flavoring, quality assurance, and safety management. Both technical and non-technical aspects are covered. In Memorium: Bruce Tharp (1929-2019) good quote from Bruce... For the most part, people in the ice cream business are incredibly nice; if you're a grouch, you need to be working in a cough syrup factory.

Formulating in ever-changing, challenging regulatory         environment. Market Updates/Insights Ingredient Function/Selection Elements of Structure/Properties Mix Processing/Freezing/Hardening Attributes/Defects Flavors, Colors, Inclusions Economics: Managing/Avoiding/Reducing Costs Sensory Evaluation Techniques Quality Assurance/Food Safety Commercial Product Clinic New Ingredients, Processes, Products Expanded Emphasis: Challenges of a Changing Regulatory Environment Novel Cost Saving Approaches Fewer Mixes: More Products, Yield Improvements Water Ices: More Ice; Less Icy Frozen Yogurts & Greek-Style Yogurts, Gelato Formulating No Sugars Added and true Sugar-Free Products Hybrid, Plant-based and other Non-Standard Products Novel Formulations; Novelties Troubleshooting: Where to start? What to do?

Independent and non-commercial The course is designed for those technical (product development, quality assurance, production) and non-technical (marketing, sales, finance, general management) professionals both new to the business and with multiple years experience. This includes suppliers, manufacturers and retailers.

Over 500 companies from more than 60 countries have selected Tharp & Young On Ice Cream for their ice cream training needs.
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