TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAY 2021 vol. 122 no. 5
OPERATIONS
Rules & Regulations
Concerned that an FDA proposed rule would result in burdensome recordkeeping requirements, IDFA is advocating for an outcome-focused standard, says IDFA’s John T. Allan.
3-A Today
Columnist Timothy Rugh discusses how equipment design criteria for processing equipment play an indispensable role in a preventive controls plan.
Equipment Showcase
Dairy Foods highlights the latest filtration technology, as well as cleaning and sanitation advances.
INGREDIENTS/R&D
Health & Wellness
Plant proteins struggle to match dairy protein’s sensory and nutrition quality, says columnist Sharon Gerdes.
Tharp & Young on Ice Cream
Columnists Steven Young and Bill Sipple explain that the decision as to what, and how much, of any given emulsifier and stabilizer to apply depends on multiple factors.
Culturally Speaking
Many of today’s cultures, especially for yogurt, can also provide mild flavors and thick, creamy textures, says columnist K.J. Burrington.
Ingredient Showcase
We put a spotlight on the newest functional ingredients and texturants for dairy products.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Page
Market Trends
It’s cultured dairy’s time to shine.
Inside Perspective
John Umhoefer, WCMA’s executive director, talks about the influence of a viral recipe on retail feta cheese sales.
>> NEW PRODUCT NEWS
Eat. Drink. Dairy.
Serendipity Brands crafts movie- and TV-inspired ice cream pint flavors; Sargento Foods and Mondelez International join forces to launch Balanced Breaks snacks; Horizon Organic expands Growing Years line.
>> OUTLOOK REPORT
A recipe for success
Cheese’s natural role in home-cooked meals and multiple eating occasions helped drive growth at retail, even as foodservice sales declined.
>> PROCESSOR PROFILE
A leader in shelf-stable solutions
KanPak US produces an extensive line of aseptically processed dairy-based and nondairy products for a wide array of customers.
>> INSIDE THE PLANT
No refrigeration required
KanPak US’ Arkansas City, Kan., dairy processing facility employs aseptic technologies to create custom shelf-stable liquid-based products for its customers.
>> INGREDIENT TECHNOLOGIES
Go the natural way
Natural flavors and extracts meet consumer desire for dairy products with a cleaner label.
>> SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
Transportation can be tricky
Dairy processors seeking to haul products in the most efficient and safest manner must leverage the optimal vehicles, monitoring technologies and operating methodologies.
OUR COVER THIS MONTH
Cheese's natural role in home-cooked meals and multiple eating occasions helped drive growth at retail, even as foodservice sales declined — Cover video courtesy of RealisticFilm in Creatas Video Collection via gettyimages.com
