Dairy technologist Till Neubarth: Best of the year in Baden-Württemberg!

Dairy technologist Till Neubarth: Best of the year in Baden-Württemberg!

Till Neubarth completed his training as a milk technologist at the research and teaching dairy University of Hohenheim successfully completed in Stuttgart. Due to his outstanding achievements, he was recognized as the best of his year in Baden-Württemberg. This honoring of the best graduates will take place on September 19, 2025 in Munich, organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Community and the Central Association of German Dairy Farmers (ZDM).

Neubarth discovered the training by chance and was immediately fascinated by the combination of research and practical training. Operations manager Nabil Chaib is proud of Neubarth's achievements and emphasizes the close relationship between the training center and its trainees.

Training content and research

The research and teaching dairy, founded in 1883, offers insights into various dairy products and technologies. These include soft, semi-hard and hard cheese, yoghurt and butter. During his training, Neubarth had the opportunity to pursue current research projects, including the development of plant-based dairy alternatives. These alternative products must impress with their taste, consistency, nutritional properties and sustainability.

The University of Hohenheim specializes in the processing of plant and animal raw materials. The Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology The university enables trainees to gain practical experience in workshops, laboratories and other facilities. A particular focus is on research in the area of ​​milk and dairy products under the direction of Prof. Dr. Jörg Hinrichs, who investigates innovative technologies and food safety.

Another central project includes the cooperation with Jun.-Prof. Dr. Yanyan Zhang, which deals with aroma chemistry. Around 20 employees use physical, chemical and microbiological analysis methods to quantify and model fundamental relationships. This illustrates the high practical relevance of the research and teaching dairy and its ability to transfer research results to a pilot scale.

Career prospects and study opportunities

Neubarth plans to begin studying food technology based on the diverse experiences of his training. At the University of Hohenheim, students can not only acquire knowledge of dairy and food technology, but also learn scientific and technical skills. The curriculum includes mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry as well as economic subjects such as business administration and marketing.

The didactic methods range from seminar-style lessons to internships and integrated projects. This promotes interdisciplinary thinking and social skills among students. Graduates are ideally equipped to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to concrete business problems and develop innovative solutions.

With his commitment and support from the University of Hohenheim, Neubarth sets a highlight in the history of the training center and shows how theoretical knowledge and practical application in food technology can be fruitfully combined.