2021 December

Processor of the year Danone North America is a purpose-driven innovator

Our Processor of the Year is a standout not only in new product development, but also in social and environmental responsibility.

Kathie Canning

November 23, 2021

It long has been said that history has a way of repeating itself. That is not necessarily a bad thing, however.

A slowdown in growth for retail cheese

Sales of natural cheese flattened, while processed cheese lost ground.

Kathie Canning

November 15, 2021

When we last covered the retail cheese segment in a Market Trends report — back in April of this year — the picture was very Gouda across the board.

Selecting a spray device for clean-in-place equipment

Fixed spray devices, single-axis rotary sprays and multi-axis rotary sprays all offer certain advantages, disadvantages.

Gabriel Miller

December 7, 2021

Have you ever purchased a hygienic tank for a food processing application and found out after delivery that the spray device included with the tank was not suitable for your application?

Dairy to hit the reset button for 2022

Our industry has shown itself to be resilient during the pandemic, and we are working with our dairy industry leaders to position dairy for the future.

Michael Dykes

December 1, 2021

So much has changed in the dairy industry in the past two years that it can be difficult to assess.

Regulations update, other actions would address supply chain disruptions

Recently introduced bipartisan legislation and a new IDFA task force aim to address myriad supply chain issues in the dairy industry and beyond.

Kathie Canning

November 30, 2021

Supply chain disruptions are currently a highly frustrating reality for industries across the globe. In fact, an October 2021 quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange relays that supply chains are arguably in the most dire condition since the beginning of the pandemic.

U.S. dairy helps fight food insecurity

Through its commitment to providing milk for school lunches, food banks and more, the industry is helping to end hunger.

Gregory Miller

November 29, 2021

The United Nations reports that nearly 40% of the world’s population — 3 billion people — cannot afford a healthy diet. This has far-reaching effects on all forms of malnutrition, including obesity.

Enhance nutrition in cultured dairy products

Vitamins, minerals and prebiotics spell opportunity.

K.J. Burrington

November 22, 2021

Looking at the top 10 list of health positioning for new yogurt products worldwide over the last two years (based on a report from Innova Market Insights), it is a bit surprising that “no-/low-/reduced-fat” tops the list, with “high source of protein” coming in a close second.

FDA’s sodium-reduction guidance targets cheese

More reductions are likely to come.

Joseph Scimeca

November 19, 2021

In October, FDA released long-anticipated guidance on sodium-reduction targets for the food industry — a move designed to encourage the reduction of Americans’ sodium intake, which exceeds the 2,300-milligram limit recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans by nearly 50%.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Immune support needs spell opportunity for healthy dairy snacks

FDA announces plan to update definition of healthy and add symbol.

Sharon Gerdes

November 17, 2021

Americans are snacking more often. The NPD Group notes that U.S. consumers added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in the five years ending in 2020 (from 505 occasions in 2015 to 530 in 2020).

Probiotics, prebiotics are natural partners for dairy

These ingredients can attract today’s health-concerned shoppers.

Anna Boisseau

December 6, 2021

When it comes to probiotics and prebiotics, you could say today’s consumers are very pro. In fact, according to a 2020 report from Hyderabad, India-based Mordor Intelligence titled “Probiotics Market — Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact and Forecasts (2021-2026),” the global probiotic market is expected to have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.08% during the forecast period of 2020-2025.

Suppliers showed off new equipment at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas.

December 10, 2021

New equipment from A-B-C Packaging, Admix Inc., BluePrint Automation, and more!

Inaugural DairyTech Conference will connect dairy industry leaders with technology innovators

The event will take place May 18-20, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Kathie Canning

December 8, 2021

The event will take place May 18-20, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

The dairy packaging sector feels the heat

Aseptic and retort packaging are becoming more popular and potent forces in the war against pathogens.

Richard Mitchell

December 3, 2021

Dairy packaging is playing an increasingly significant role in enhancing food safety and shelf life. Indeed, rising demand for packaging that can prevent microbial contamination is resulting in innovative designs and greater category activity.

On-Demand What if you could generate energy from your wastewater and meet your treatment requirements? We will cover different solutions for treating biological wastewater including methods for generating biogas, creating green energy, and reducing fresh water demand with solutions for water reuse.

On-Demand What is the latest going on in the dairy industry? This is your chance to hear an all-encompassing look at the latest trends, as well as look forward to the future. Dairy Foods will also provide a sneak peek of its industry-leading State of the Industry report during our special November 13th webinar.

Dairy Foods eMagazine

Cover Story

Processor of the year Danone North America is a purpose-driven innovator

Foods & Beverages

A slowdown in growth for retail cheese

Processors

Selecting a spray device for clean-in-place equipment

Dairy to hit the reset button for 2022

Regulations update, other actions would address supply chain disruptions

U.S. dairy helps fight food insecurity

Enhance nutrition in cultured dairy products

FDA’s sodium-reduction guidance targets cheese

Immune support needs spell opportunity for healthy dairy snacks

Ingredients

Probiotics, prebiotics are natural partners for dairy

Operations

Suppliers showed off new equipment at this year’s Pack Expo Las Vegas.

Inaugural DairyTech Conference will connect dairy industry leaders with technology innovators

The dairy packaging sector feels the heat

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