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Bill Sipple in discussion with attendees.

Steve Young presenting..

Ice cream being sampled!
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"Great
shared experiences and formulation tips"
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"Wonderful
troubleshooting opportunities and novel approaches"
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Evaluation of commercial products.
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"Experience
sharing; amazing speakers; would highly recommend to others"
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Tharp & Young
On Ice Cream: An Encyclopedic Guide to Ice Cream Science
and Technology
NOW
AVAILABLE!
A new reference book in encyclopedia format covering all elements of
ice cream technology in a user friendly format and approach. This is
NOT a chapter book, but a text matching scientific terms and concepts
with the reality of technical need, including extensions into ice cream
marketing, economics, and sale.
“ Excellent source of all things ice cream. Very nice!
A MUST have!”
… Plant manager, major USA university/teaching creamery.
- BUY NOW AND GET THE AUTHORS' DISCOUNT
More information, including how to purchase your own copy, HERE.
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"This
book is so much more than the title would suggest."
Book
Review (.pdf), reproduced with permission of Food
New Zealand, journal of the NZ Institute of Food
Science & Technology (NZIFST)
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Steve Young signing a book.
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Tharp & Young
On Ice Cream
North American
Edition 2026
3 - Day Course
A Presentation of
Steven Young Worldwide &
Wm Sipple Global
Services
September 22 - 24, 2026
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68th offering; 30th GREAT YEAR!
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Join us in this 3 day course covering all aspects of ice cream technology!
Location: Food Science Program, Chapman University in Orange, CA
COURSE HOST & ORGANIZER:
Chapman University and California Dairy Innovation Center
Location: Bush Conference Center, Beckman Hall
Room 404
Chapman University
Orange, CA
(campus map, directions, and parking permits will be sent to all participants)
www.onicecream.com/3day_west_2026.html
Further Contact Information:
Chapman University: fsshortcourses@chapman.edu
Or
Ms. Piper Roth, Chapman University: proth@chapman.edu
Or
Contact Tharp & Young: Tharp & Young Contact Form
Presented by: Dr. Steven Young, Principal, Steven Young Worldwide (left) and Mr. William (Bill) Sipple, Principal, Wm Sipple Global Services (right)
Tharp and Young On Ice Cream 62nd Offering of the Technical Short Course, Workshops & Clinics
30th Anniversary of Tharp & Young on Ice Cream short courses.
In collaboration with California Dairy Innovation Center Hosted by Chapman University, Orange, California September 22 - 24, 2026
On Ice Cream coverage includes
- Ingredient Function and Selection
- Key Elements of Structure
- Mix Processing, Freezing and Hardening
- Formulating for Specific Features and Benefits
- Flavors, Inclusions, and Colors
- Managing Costs
- Sensory Techniques: Attributes vs. Defects
- Quality Assurance and Food Safety
- Troubleshooting
Book Tickets
Travel
- Orange County (John Wayne; SNA) Airport is approximately 15 minute drive from the University and most convenient to Chapman University. The airport is served by American, United, Southwest; Delta, and Alaska Airlines.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately one hour from the University and is served by a large number of international and domestic airlines.
- Long Beach Airport (LGB) is approximately 30-45 minute drive from the University; and is served my Southwest Air, Delta, and Hawaiian airlines.
- Airport Shuttle Service
Accommodations
- Ayres/ALO Hotel, Orange 3737 West Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92868 (714) 978-9168
- The hotel offers shuttle services to and from Chapman University, upon request and availability. Please notify the hotel's front desk the evening before, if you need this service.
- If you call directly for hotel reservations, please make sure to request a Chapman University-Schmid College discount. Includes a full hot buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi.
- You are not obligated to stay at this hotel and may make alternate arrangements.
Location of event: Location: Bush Conference Center, Beckman Hall
Room: 404
Chapman University
Orange, CA
(campus map, directions, and parking permits will be sent to all participants)
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THARP & YOUNG BOOK OFFERING:
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Tharp & Young On Ice Cream: An Encyclopedic Guide to Ice Cream Science
and Technology (now into its 2nd Edition!)
NOW AVAILABLE!
A new reference book in encyclopedia format covering all elements of
ice cream technology in a user friendly format and approach. This is
NOT a chapter book, but a text matching scientific terms and concepts
with the reality of technical need, including extensions into ice cream
marketing, economics, and sale.
“Excellent source of all things ice cream. Very nice!
A MUST have!”
… Plant manager, major USA university/teaching creamery.
- BUY NOW AND GET THE AUTHORS' DISCOUNT
More information, including how to purchase your own copy, HERE.
Book Orders: Book Order Page
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2025 Chapman Group.

2025 Chapman Group continued.
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