2024 September

In our September Issue, we recognize HP Hood as our 2024 Plant of the Year for its commitment to innovation, automation, and safety. We report on an exciting visit to Ireland and look at operations on three dairy farms. We devote two features to non-dairy, covering Milk Alternatives and Dairy Alternatives. The benefits of Inclusions in ice cream and cottage cheese are explored, and there’s also a recap of IFT. Our five expert columnists share insights on adding fiber to dairy, the Dairy Matrix, and the export outlook for the U.S. As always, we cover innovations in new products, ingredient and equipment showcases, and more!

HP Hood LLC named 2024 Dairy Foods Plant of the Year

Batavia, N.Y., facility honored for employee safety as well as operational excellence.

Brian Berk

September 4, 2024

There are a lot of things HP Hood LLC’s Batavia, N.Y., plant could be honored for this year, including the many bells and whistles featured at the 458,000-square-foot plant.

Irish dairies seeking American growth

Dairy Foods visited four Emerald Isle dairies in July.

Brian Berk

September 19, 2024

Dairy Foods in July had the opportunity to visit Ireland and several of its dairy processors, thanks to an invitation from Bord Bia, the Irish Dairy Board.

IFT FIRST brings collaboration and innovation

More than 16K attend pivotal tradeshow at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

September 17, 2024

IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo was held July 14-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Focusing on Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology, the theme for this year’s event was “Collaboration + Innovation: How Can Food Science and Technology Transform the Food System?”

Plant-based refrigerated desserts had dollar gains of 3.4% and a volume increase of 2.5% for the 52 weeks ending June 16, Circana data reports.

Vegan diets accelerate demand for dairy alternatives, but plant-based milks sales down 5.4%.

Coconut milk experiences double-digit growth, while almond milk sales down 8.5%.

Barbara Harfmann

September 16, 2024

In the 1967 musical “Doctor Doolittle,” Rex Harrison in the title role sings about being a “reluctant but sincere vegetarian,” as he hears piglet Gub-Gub’s squeals as sausage and bacon sizzle over an open flame.

What is the outlook for U.S. Dairy exports?

Growth of U.S. milk production weak, stronger in Europe.

Nate Donnay

September 27, 2024

If we’re just looking at volume, the export outlook for the second half of 2024 and early 2025 is generally steady, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

The difference between innovation and invention

Dairy processors are often counted upon to invent things that do not currently exist.

Bill Sipple

Steve Young

September 24, 2024

We (and, perhaps, you) are continually being asked how to be more innovative. We suspect the term to be used without a clear definition nor guidance.

Cultured dairy creates endless new product opportunities

About 9,000 new products have been introduced in the past two years that contain cultured dairy.

K.J. Burrington

September 23, 2024

The consumer appeal of cultured dairy products is strong given the number of products and product diversity available today.

How dairy can assist in the fiber equation

Yogurt plus fiber can help women manage weight during perimenopause.

Sharon Gerdes

September 13, 2024

More than 90% of women and 97% of men do not meet recommended intakes for dietary fiber, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Dairy Foods announces Plant of the Year

HP Hood honored for excellence, a trip to Ireland and a big anniversary coming up

Brian Berk

September 6, 2024

How do we determine what a great plant is? Is it an exciting design? New technologies or automation? Sustainability efforts? Perhaps, it is a processor that continues to process, as well as protect a decades-long family recipe.

Dairy inclusions allow consumers to “dig in” to reveal the magic

Dairy products providing mix-ins, sidebars, fruity flavors and crunchy inclusions.

Barbara Harfmann

September 20, 2024

In the dairy industry, inclusions commonly add color, taste, and texture to premium ice cream — think chunks of cookie dough, swirls of caramel, and slivers of nuts and cherries — and yogurt with its now popular “sidecar” packaging.

Ingredient Showcase

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions for cultures and enzymes

September 12, 2024

New ingredients from IFF, IFPC, and Novonesis

PACK EXPO East boasts more than 450 exhibitors across 100,000 net square feet and is the largest edition of the show to date.

PACK EXPO to offer many new features next month

PACK Gives BACK and new education opportunities among this year’s wrinkles.

October 11, 2024

PACK EXPO International 2024 is returning to Chicago's McCormick Place Nov. 3 to 6. The event, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will connect 45,000 packaging and processing professionals.

EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest advancements in detection and inspection systems

September 26, 2024

New equipment from Advanced Detection Systems, Baumer, Fortress Technology, and more!

The latest about labeling, shrink sleeves and printing systems

Selecting the optimal items in this space can be challenging.

Richard Mitchell

September 25, 2024

Ongoing upgrades to labeling, shrink sleeve, and printing technologies are enabling dairy processors to enhance the aesthetic appeal of products while displaying more information.

Coconut milk and kefir buck overall dairy alternative trend

Soy, oat and almond milk among subcategories with mixed year-over-year sales results.

Brian Berk

September 11, 2024

Sales in several dairy alternative subcategories soured for the 52-week period ending June 16, according to new data provided by Chicago-based market research firm Circana.

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

HP Hood LLC named 2024 Dairy Foods Plant of the Year

Foods & Beverages

Irish dairies seeking American growth

IFT FIRST brings collaboration and innovation

Vegan diets accelerate demand for dairy alternatives, but plant-based milks sales down 5.4%.

Processors

What is the outlook for U.S. Dairy exports?

The difference between innovation and invention

Cultured dairy creates endless new product opportunities

How dairy can assist in the fiber equation

Dairy Foods announces Plant of the Year

Ingredients

Dairy inclusions allow consumers to “dig in” to reveal the magic

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions for cultures and enzymes

Operations

PACK EXPO to offer many new features next month

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest advancements in detection and inspection systems

The latest about labeling, shrink sleeves and printing systems

Coconut milk and kefir buck overall dairy alternative trend

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