Rules & Regulations

IDFA’s John Allan discusses the pros and cons of FDA’s new yogurt standard.


3-A Today

Columnist Larry Hanson, consultant with CIP Concepts, explains the benefits of a holistic hygienic design plan.


Equipment Showcase

Dairy Foods puts a spotlight on the newest pumps, valves and lubricants for dairy processors.


Showcase Extra

More new supplier offerings for dairy processors.

OPERATIONS


Health & Wellness

Columnist Sharon Gerdes discusses how dairy protein supports recovery for Olympic and other athletes.


Dairy Detective

USDEC’s Vikki Nicholson-West explains how dairy helps promote healthy aging.


Cheese Doctor

Brining plays an essential function in cheesemaking, but also presents challenges, says columnist John Lucey.


Ingredient Showcase

We highlight the flavors for dairy products.


Show Preview

Pack Expo Las Vegas will take place Sept. 27-29 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.


INGREDIENTS/R&D


Editor’s Page

Market Trends
A slight cool-off for cold treats.

Inside Perspective
Although myriad questions loom over the dairy industry as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a paucity of “good answers,” says Brad Legreid, executive director of the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association

Let’s Talk Dairy podcast

Mark Your Calendar

Web Highlights

Editorial Index

DEPARTMENTS


NEW PRODUCT NEWS

Eat. Drink. Dairy.

Chobani creates zero-sugar line; Icelandic Provisions crafts skyr made with “oatmilk”; General Mills unveils immunity-boosting yogurt.


COVER STORY

Steady as she goes

Unlike in many previous years, this year’s Dairy 100 rankings reflect no deletions or additions — or even major losses or gains, with a few exceptions.


PLANT OF THE YEAR

A greenfield standout

MWC, our 2021 Dairy Plant of the Year, was built with food/employee safety, sustainability and future expansions in mind.


INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Create a fountain of youth

Fortifying dairy products with certain ingredients can attract consumers looking to maintain a high quality of life as they get older.


PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES

Processors catch the packaging wave

A growing array of packaging technologies and materials is helping to make dairy products more appealing, but leveraging the ideal options can be challenging.

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OUR COVER THIS MONTH

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