NEW PRODUCT NEWS

Eat. Drink. Dairy.
Reddi-wip crafts Zero Sugar whipped topping; Parmalat introduces a cream spread. Plus, new seasonal offerings.

COVER STORY

A purpose-driven innovator
Danone North America, our Processor of the Year, is a standout not only in new product development, but also in social and environmental responsibility.

DAIRY FOODS EXTRA

DairyTech Conference will connect dairy industry leaders with technology innovators
The event will take place May 18-20, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Natural partners for dairy
Adding probiotics or prebiotics into dairy products can attract today’s health-concerned shoppers.

PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES

The dairy packaging sector feels the heat
Aseptic and retort packaging are becoming more popular and potent forces in the war against pathogens.

OUR COVER THIS MONTH

Danone North America, our Processor of the Year, is a standout not only in new product development, but also in social and environmental responsibility. — Cover image courtesy of fcafotodigital via gettyimages.com.

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DECEMBER 2021    vol. 122    no. 12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editor’s Page

Market Trends
Slowdown for retail cheese.

Inside Perspective
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA, says the association is working with dairy industry leaders to position dairy for the future.

Let’s Talk Dairy podcast

Mark Your Calendar

Editorial Index

DEPARTMENTS

Rules & Regulations
IDFA’s Joseph Scimeca explains why cheese should be removed from future FDA sodium-reduction efforts.

3-A Today
Columnist Gabriel Miller discusses the advantages and disadvantages of fixed spray devices, single-axis rotary sprays and multi-axis rotary sprays for clean-in-place operations.

Equipment Showcase
Dairy Foods puts a spotlight some of the most innovative packaging equipment showcased at Pack Expo Las Vegas.

OPERATIONS

Health & Wellness
Columnist Sharon Gerdes discusses how variety in global school milk encourages consumption.

Dairy & Nutrition
The U.S. dairy industry is working to fight food insecurity, columnist Gregory Miller reports.

Culturally Speaking
Columnist K.J. Burrington explains how vitamins, minerals and prebiotics could boost the nutrition content of cultured dairy products.

INGREDIENTS/R&D