JBT Marel’s A&B Process Systems Keynotes Inaugural Dairy Innovation Strategies USA Conference

Highlighting decades of engineering expertise in dairy processing, JBT Marel’s specialized A&B Process Systems brand is exhibiting its capabilities and delivering a keynote presentation on adapting operations for the future of dairy at the inaugural Dairy Innovation Strategies USA Conference in Chicago, Sept. 15-16, 2026.

JBT Marel will be located at booth #3. Visitors will gain direct access to experts from A&B Process Systems, an industry leader in the design, automation, and installation of stainless steel process solutions.

U.S. consumers increasingly favor convenient, functional, and shelf-stable dairy products. To support processors looking to scale operations with a trusted partner, this conference offers a key touchpoint for dairy professionals to connect with JBT Marel’s A&B Process Systems. Through decades of specialized engineering in ESL, UHT, and aseptic processing, A&B Process Systems provides the rigorous food safety, flexibility, and servicing support required to bring new, value-add products to market efficiently.

Demonstrating this collective industry leadership firsthand, Juan Martinez, Global Product Line Director at JBT Marel, will take the main stage on day one of the conference, Sept. 15 at 1:50 p.m. CT to deliver a keynote presentation, “From Beverage to Dessert: Enabling the Next Wave of Dairy Innovation.” The session explores optimizing UHT processing for high-protein beverages, enabling next-generation cheese sauces and spreadable cheese, and driving innovation in ready-to-eat desserts. 

“I’m honored to be among those chosen to present at the first-ever Dairy Innovation Strategies USA Conference,” said Martinez. “To successfully commercialize next-generation dairy products, processors must have absolute confidence in their systems. While the dairy applications we support have grown and diversified, our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnership remains exactly the same.”

Dairy Innovation Strategies USA Conference guests are invited to visit JBT Marel’s booth (#3), where they will gain direct access to experts from A&B Process Systems and its custom dairy processing solutions. 

For more information about JBT Marel’s A&B Process Systems, please visit https://jbtmarel.com/en/dairy-and-cheese/. A&B Process Systems is part of the JBT Marel family.