TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 2021 vol. 122 no. 2
OPERATIONS
Rules & Regulations
The mandatory compliance date for the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard rule is approaching. IDFA’s Joseph Scimeca explains what you need to know.
3-A Today
Columnist Timothy Rugh interviews dairy industry suppliers about how the coronavirus pandemic affected their operations trainings.
Equipment Showcase
Dairy Foods highlights the latest in lab kits/tests and equipment.
Showcase Extra
New ventilating, energy-saving and package-rinsing equipment from suppliers.
INGREDIENTS/R&D
Health & Wellness
RTD coffee and dairy are natural partners, says columnist Sharon Gerdes.
Tharp & Young on Ice Cream
Columnists Steven Young and Bill Sipple discuss the art and science of homogenization.
Culturally Speaking
There has never been a better time for adding some flavor excitement to cultured products, says columnist K.J. Burrington.
Ingredient Showcase
We showcase the newest emulsifiers, stabilizers and texturants.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page
Market Trends
A big comeback for milk.
Inside Perspective
Blake Anderson, president and CEO of the American DairyProducts Institute, talks about how the institute is staying relevant to both members and consumers.
>> NEW PRODUCT NEWS
Eat. Drink. Dairy.
Danone North America creates yogurt flavored with rescued lemons; Chobani launches Chobani Probiotic line; Graeter’s debuts its first vegan frozen dessert.
>> DAIRY FOODS EXTRA
Nutrition in early childhood sets the stage for lifelong health
Dairy processors have an opportunity to showcase the benefits of dairy foods for children’s early life stages and for children overall.
>> OUTLOOK REPORT
Keep ‘em thirsting for more
A global pandemic and consumers’ desire for better-for-you offerings bode well for growth in the RTD coffee, tea and juice segments.
>> PROCESSOR PROFILE
Playing the long game
As a cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association prioritizes forward-thinking investments in product development and community initiatives that match its values.
>> INSIDE THE PLANT
High expectations
Tillamook County Creamery Association’s rigorous quality standards extend to not only its own plant operations, but also its process for auditing suppliers and co-manufacturers.
>> INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGIES
Elevate the offering
The right inclusions can transform an ordinary dairy product into an extraordinary one.
>> PACKAGING TECHNOLOGIES
How to solve the packaging puzzle
Dairy processors seeking to leverage the most potent packaging for their unique circumstances must sort through an expanding array of alternatives.
OUR COVER THIS MONTH
A global pandemic and consumers' desire for better-for-you offerings bode well for growth in the RTD coffee, tea and juice segments.
