Your ISBT Connection | May 15, 2020
Featured News From ISBT

Learn more about our six candidates for the Board of Directors! They are a strong group of ISBT contributors.
 
ISBT sent a link to all current ISBT members yesterday (May 14) so that they may cast their vote. If you did not receive your link to the ballot, please contact the ISBT Office at office@bevtech.org . All members may vote between now and May 22.
Anthony Amendola
Gabriela Mejia Mecalco
Andy Reim
Emilia Rico
Victoria Sapelkina
Bob Yeoman

The Circle of Honor is the ISBT’s highest honor and has only been awarded 13 times in the 67-year history of the Society. Each of the recipients have demonstrated selfless dedication and leadership to further the efforts of ISBT and the beverage industry over their careers. 

President of ISBT, Dr. Manus Mitchell, has announced that Sally Potter has been recognized with the ISBT Circle of Honor! The exemplary leadership that Sally has provided the society and industry will be memorialized through this award. Thanks to Sally, we see the continued growth and successes of ISBT and the Beverage Institute by ISBT long into the future! Sally is a hugely deserving recipient of this lifetime achievement award.

Sally has a long record of successful service with the ISBT.

  • She has been a member of ISBT for 20 years and served in many roles that have helped shape the organization. 
  • She served as President in 2014 and was an integral part of ISBT Board of Directors for 12 years.
  • Sally spent 25 years of her career at the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta.
  • After her decision to retire from Coca-Cola, she took on the role of ISBT Education Director where she led the creation of Beverage Institute by ISBT. 
  • Her extensive background in the beverage industry gave her the tools that have enabled her to successfully create and lead the Beverage Institute by ISBT.  

We thank Sally for her distinguished service to the society and industry, and we wish her continued success in her retirement with her husband, two children, and three beautiful grandchildren.

Introducing Tom Reimer: The new ISBT Director of Education

Tom has been an involved member of ISBT for 37 years, filling many roles. He has been a TC Chair, winner of the Best Committee Award, President in 2002, a board member for several years, served as Treasurer, and won the prestigious Circle of Honor Award in 2012. A degreed engineer from Georgia Tech, he has 32 years of beverage experience, spending 10-years with Coca-Cola Bottling, followed by executive roles in engineering, operations, supply chain and new product innovation for Tropicana (PepsiCo).


“The Beverage Institute by ISBT® is providing an amazing opportunity to advance knowledge in the beverage industry, not only to the expert technologists that make up the Society’s membership, but to all of the professionals that produce the products and service the industry. To continue the growth seen under Sally Potter’s leadership, future courses in Packaging, Beverage Ops & Processing, and Finished Goods Distribution are in the planning stages. The Beverage Institute’s vision is to offer courses in all core technology platforms, enabling students to be a true beverage professional, knowledgeable in all areas.”
Introducing Julie Rice Suggs, PhD: Academic Director at The Packaging School

Julie has been working on Beverage Institute content for the past two years and will continue in that role, working closely with Tom on developing and disseminating Beverage Institute courses. Julie obtained her PhD in Food Technology at Clemson University. She is currently the Academic Director for The Packaging School, which offers 100% online and affordable specialized certificate programs and courses in the packaging industry.

Julie has published ten papers in various prestigious packaging journals. During her time at Clemson, Julie has traveled to Campinas, São Paulo , Brazil to present her research at the International Association of Packaging Research Institutes Conference. Julie has also presented at BevTech and enjoys interacting with members and subject matter experts within the Society.

In her spare time, Julie takes part in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program.

“Working on the Beverage Institute over the past few years has been such a meaningful part of my job at The Packaging School. I have seen this program grow from one course to six and counting and I know it will continue to grow. These courses are created by top subject matter experts in the beverage industry, offering students vast knowledge in topics that you cannot simply Google. We strive to make the courses relevant, interactive, and easy to digest because we do believe learning can be fun and educational at the same time!”

This guidance from the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focuses on cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and can also be applied to homes. Cleaning and disinfecting spaces including your workplace, school, home, and business will require you to:

  • Develop a plan
  • Implement your plan
  • Maintain and revise your plan

This guidance provides a general framework for cleaning and disinfection practices.
Committee Profile

The Retail Equipment and Fountain Technology Technical Committee provides a platform for information transfer and innovative technology for beverage products dispensed via fountain or other retail and marketing equipment. The committee is represented by beverage and liquid food producers, fountain and marketing equipment manufacturers, related suppliers and consultants, and service providers. These members openly share developments and technologies in order to support the retail and marketing segment of the beverage industry.
 
Click the button below for more information  about the Retail Equipment and Fountain Technology Technical Committee, including a list of officers, current activities, and more.
Retail Equipment and Fountain Technology Technical Committee Chair Peter Zhang, PepsiCo
Beverage Institute by ISBT ® 

As the nation prepares to ramp back up the economy, the restaurant and fountain industries need to reassure their customers that their facilities have been thoroughly cleaned and are safe. To support them, the ISBT is offering free access to the Beverage Institute’s Sanitation for Fountain Beverages course from now until July 3. This access is for any organization providing fountain beverages for public consumption. Once a user has signed up, they will have access to the course for one year.

This offer is designed for:

  • Members of the National Restaurant Association and other restaurant owners
  • Fountain Sales locations
  • International Beverage Dispensing Equipment Association (IBDEA) members
  • Beverage producers Fountain Service Departments
  • Suppliers that service the industry

To take advantage of this offer, with no strings attached, follow these easy steps to enroll:
  1. Go to:  https://learn.packagingschool.com/courses/ISBT-sanitation-for-fountain-beverages
  2. Click on the “BUY $99.00” button.
  3. Complete the form to enroll and click on the “SIGN UP” button.
  4. Click on “Have a coupon?” and enter “connection” as the coupon code for free access.
  5. You will receive an email when the enrollment is processed.
  6. Enrollment must be made by July 3, and after enrollment, you will have access to the course for one year.

Register by June 1 to get the 40% discount, but take up to one year to complete the course! Sign up for a course by June 1, and take 40% off the list price with special code “specialdays ”. Access to the courses is good for one year from the sign-up date, so register now while the price is right. Don’t miss this chance to increase your knowledge and advance your career!
Upcoming Events

The 2020 ISBT European regional meeting will take place on Thursday the 10th of September from 14:00 to 18:00 Central European Time . Unlike previous years, we will meet and socialize on a virtual platform. 
 
Online registration will open soon so watch this space. All participants must be registered in order to receive a personal invitation. The BevTech® Europe Planning Committee would like to invite all current and potential members to share their industry insights and offer to make an online presentation during this fantastic event.
 
This year’s virtual conference will span a total of 4 hours, including:
·   Five presentations: each presentation with be 20 minutes (live or pre-recorded) + 10 minutes of questions/discussions live with the presenter.
 
·   One live panel discussion by some of the most influential specialists in the industry. This 50-minute discussion will highlight the knowledge gained from managing COVID-19 impacts at different stages of the supply chain. 
 
·   Two virtual “coffee breaks” with about 20-minutes allocated for each break.
 
For the five presentations, speakers are free to talk about their experiences in managing their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic but other subjects are also welcome, such as:
• Sanitation of Fountain Systems in a Retail Environment
• Global Quality Standardization vs. Regional Approach Implementation
• Smart Use of Manufacturing and Quality Data
• Quality and Safety Management
• The need to launch new products/applications/packaging quickly versus proper testing
 
Join us for BevTech Europe 2020. Same exciting people – just a different room!
BevTech Europe 2020 - Call for Papers

Our 2020 conference theme is " Future Requirements, Solutions, and Uncertainties in the Beverage Industry: Lessons Drawn from Managing Global Supply Chains During the COVID-19 Pandemic."

If you are looking for an opportunity to spotlight the latest technology and innovations in beverages, consider presenting at the wildly popular BevTech Europe 2020 Conference! The BevTech Europe planning committee would like to invite all current and potential members to share their industry insights at this fantastic annual event.

We are specifically looking for presenters and papers in the following areas:

• Smart Factories
• Implementing Lean & OpEx
• Leadership and Employee Engagement Techniques
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• New Technologies
• Industry 4.0
• Quality and Safety Management

All presentation proposals (with a very brief summary of content) are to be sent to our Technical Program Lead, Johannes Angres , before June 30, 2020 . Accepted presenters will be notified by July 10, 2020 and speakers will be expected to submit their presentations by August 10, 2020 .
Welcome, New Members!
ISBT is proud to announce we have gained 4 new members since April 1. Please join us in welcoming them to the association. (To view the list of new members, click the button below.) For information about joining ISBT, click Join ISBT below.
Industry News
*If you have news (i.e., new hires, personnel promotions, facility changes, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email steveg@datakey.org . The deadline for submission for the June 1 issue of the ISBT Connection is May 28.
PepsiCo CEO Discusses Strategy to Move Forward in Pandemic - PepsiCo saw a strong Q1: but as with any business faces a great deal of uncertainly around COVID-19. It says its strategy is to identify and plan for a ‘new normal’ – and tailor innovation accordingly.

Messer Americas Promotes Environmental Stewardship - Aligned with the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Messer Americas has recommitted itself to promoting environmental stewardship.

Morgan H. Everett Named Vice Chair of Coca-Cola Consolidated - Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Morgan H. Everett as Vice Chair of the Company effective May 12, 2020.

PepsiCo, Mastercard Team Up to Donate $1M to White Plains Hospital - Mastercard and PepsiCo announced the formation of a local community partnership that establishes a $1 million, two-year fund that would go toward White Plains Hospital. Initial funding will provide personal protective equipment to workers and help the hospital increase its capacity, according to a news release.
Sponsored Resource Guide News
* The Beverage Industry Resource Guide contains information from Beverage Industry Supplier Members from a promotional standpoint. It is for advertising purposes and does not reflect the opinions or position of ISBT.
Print Edition of Beverage Industry Resource Guide Finalized - The print edition of the Beverage Industry Resource Guide has been finalized and can be viewed online now. The physical directory will be hitting mailboxes and desks within the next month. We thank everybody who participated in the guide for your help and input.
The Good, The Bad, & The Microbial - If you’re up for the challenge and ready to dive into the basics of microbiology and its role in the food and beverage industry, we’ve got the course for you!
Messer Brings New Keyes, California Carbon Dioxide Plant on Stream - Messer, the largest privately-owned industrial gases company, announced that it has started operation of its new Keyes, California carbon dioxide (CO2) plant, bringing it on line to serve existing and new customers in northern California and surrounding geographies via rail network.
FTC Approves PepsiCo Acquisition of Rockstar Energy for $3.85B - The Federal Trade Commission has paved the way for PepsiCo to buy drink company Rockstar Energy for $3.85 billion.
CO2 Inline Polishing Filters for the Beverage Industry - Protecting carbonated beverages from Carbon Dioxide contamination.
Admix RS-02 Pilot Plant Mixer - When you need a pilot scale high shear mixer for product development, formula optimization or trial mixtures, the Admix RS-02 is your solution.
If you have sponsored content (i.e., new products, case studies, white papers, etc.) that you would like to see mentioned in the ISBT Connection, please email steveg@datakey.org or upload to the Beverage Industry Resource Guide by May 28.