We live in a world with limited resources, especially fresh water, and it’s the lifeblood of cleaning systems in food and beverage processes. 

Although not often covered in the pages of trade magazines, an important topic dairy processors can look at — especially smaller operations — is succession planning. 

Protecting dairy products during production and transportation is a vital, and often arduous, endeavor. 

The scholarship, established in 2021, is named in honor of former Dairy Foods Publisher Tom Imbordino.

Aaron Anticic brings a wealth of experience to MMPA, having spent over 13 years at Mastronardi Produce, one of the largest produce companies in the world.

“The Heat is On” is an upbeat song recorded by Glenn Frey for the 1984 movie, “Beverly Hills Cop,”  which starred a 23-year-old Eddie Murphy as a street-smart Detroit detective who visits Beverly Hills, Calif., to solve the murder of his best friend. In the world of dairy operations, heat exchangers are “bringing the heat” and “solving” pasteurization and sterilization challenges in raw milk, making it safe to drink and extending the shelf life of milk, yogurt, creamers, and more.

The purpose of this hub is to continue supporting those who innovate with dairy to produce products that drive sales and trust across the industry. 

As the name implies, mixed milk cheeses are produced by blending any combination of cow, sheep, and/or goat milk. These cheeses provide an opportunity for cheesemakers to produce products with unique flavor profiles. 

In this new role, Matt Herrick will coordinate efforts across the association to drive policy, advocacy, communications, and social impact strategies in coordination with IDFA’s Executive Team members and subject matter experts.

In June, I traveled to Houston to attend the International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association (IDDBA) show. Of course, dairy is only part of that equation, but I believe several insights shared during the annual conference could be interesting for dairy processors.