Waukesha, Wis.-based Hydro-Thermal Corp. is the winner of the 2023 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation. The annual award, presented by Elmhurst, Ill.-based American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) and Dairy Foods,puts a spotlight on the accomplishments of an ADPI member that either achieves greatness in dairy ingredient innovation, or in this year’s case, makes the job of dairy processors much easier.
Hydro-Thermal founded nearly 90 years ago, is honored this year for its 3-A Certified Sanitary Hydroheater, also known as “Hydron.” Hydro-Thermal follows Arla Foods, which was honored as last year’s Breakthrough winner for its Lacprodan BLG-100, a dairy-derived high-leucine ingredient.