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KTP Southwest Regional Seminar. The Best of Cornwall just got Better Ameenah Kamil-Okedara December, 2009. Associate . MSc. Food Production Management University of Nottingham BSc. Food Science and Technology University of Agric., Abeokuta. Nigeria. Company.
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KTP Southwest Regional Seminar The Best of Cornwall just got Better Ameenah Kamil-Okedara December, 2009
Associate • MSc. Food Production Management University of Nottingham • BSc. Food Science and Technology University of Agric., Abeokuta. Nigeria
Company • A.E Rodda & Son Ltd. • Family run SME • Cream Manufacturers since 1890 • Product Range: liquid creams, cream fraiche, clotted cream (main product ) • Largest Clotted cream manufacturer in the UK - 75% Market Share
Why KTP? • Lack of thorough scientific understanding of process • Seasonal fluctuation of milk fat quantity and quality. Reduced profits. • Trial and error approach to mixing milk ratios • Process optimisation tool • Optimise milk production with supply chain
Aim • Effects of Fat and Protein on cream texture • Effects of processing temperatures and times • Algorithm to optimise production process • Incoming milk quality identification tool • Understanding animal nutrition and husbandry and effect of diet and herd mgt. on fat structures
Achievements till date • Product Characterisation using FTIR, DSC, SEM, TA • Refractive Index: potential means of predicting texture • Database of cooling profiles • Application of Six Sigma tool – DOE - factors and effect, process optimisation - better understanding of product behaviour • Currently operating using lowest fat percentage ever with savings of up to ~ £2,000,000 p/a. Doubled if all proposals implemented • New knowledge giving insight to previous technical problems • More structured and scientific approach to decision making and cream manufacture
University • Mphil registration • 1 or 2 technical papers • Satisfied thirst for new knowledge • Summer placement opportunity • Possible spin off KTP for cow feed manipulation • Potential opportunity for undergraduate projects
Associate • Mphil. programme • Increased understanding of fat based dairy products • ‘Hands on’ practical experience and GMP • Competent using laboratory analytical equipment • Six Sigma Black Belt training. Certification in progress • CMI Management Diploma training • Opportunity to apply training e.g. - project mgt., process optimisation (DOE)
Next Steps • Milk analysis with Fourier Transform Infrared • Protein Functionality • Ideal Fat : Protein ratio. Translates into premium payment for farmers • Scientific explanation for all process stages