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Trends spell innovation opportunity for dairy in 2021

January 5, 2021

In my December column, I pointed to two areas of particular consumer interest, products that boost immune health and products that target the microbiome, that will spell innovation opportunity for dairy processors in 2021. Those areas of interest are huge, but they are not the only trends that bode well for dairy in the New Year.

Danone North America expands regenerative agriculture program in the dairy industry

The company furthers its commitment to farming practices that help mitigate climate change.

December 21, 2020

Danone North America, a White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based maker of dairy and plant-based products, said it continues to expand its regenerative farming program, which is currently the most comprehensive regenerative agriculture dairy program in the United States.

Dairy has a strong sustainability story to tell

The dairy industry should communicate the vital role it plays in sustainability.

Terri Rexroat

December 18, 2020

As a global leader in sustainability, the U.S. dairy community has a long-standing commitment to healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities. This commitment is also one held by the global dairy sector, which helps create resilient and sustainable food systems to ensure high-quality nutrition for people around the world.

Nestlé USA to convert Coffee mate portfolio to fully recyclable bottles

The move is part of the company’s larger plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

December 3, 2020

Nestlé defined its detailed, time-bound plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The phased approach aims to halve the company's emissions by 2030 and realize net zero by 2050.

Evergreen Packaging sustainability award

Evergreen Packaging wins AF&PA’s 2020 Leadership in Sustainability Award

The award recognizes the packaging company’s commitment to responsible forestry.

November 23, 2020

Memphis, Tenn.-based Evergreen Packaging said it is the recipient of the American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) 2020 Leadership in Sustainability Award for Sustainable Forest Management for its submission, “Family Forests— The Key to Certified Success.”

Tillamook attains Certified B Corporation status

B Corp recognition represents a significant milestone along the co-op's ongoing stewardship journey.

November 18, 2020

Following a rigorous certification process, Tillamook County Creamery Association said it is now recognized as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, EPA announce memorandum of understanding

The MOU will further collaboration on efforts related to the environment and dairy.

November 13, 2020

The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Rosemont, Ill., announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Graham Packaging wins 2020 Innovator Award for Innovation in Recovery

The award, given out by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, recognizes Graham’s REFPET returnable, refillable bottles.

October 21, 2020

Graham Packaging Co., Lancaster, Pa., said it was identified by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) as an innovator of reusable packaging — winning the Innovation in Recovery award.

Mind the megatrends for future success in dairy

Kathie Canning

October 21, 2020

Each year, Dairy Foods takes a deep dive into trends (both current and emerging), as well as opportunities and challenges, within a variety of dairy-product and related segments. The result is our annual State of the Industry report, published in our November issue.

Dairy processors collectively push for sustainability

Dairy companies are working collaboratively and on their own to make sustainability an industry priority.

Anna Boisseau

October 13, 2020

Ask 10 people what "sustainability" means to them, and you'd probably get 10 different answers. Its dictionary definition is simple: the ability to sustain something at its current level. And dairy companies, many of which have already existed for over a century, might know a thing or two about that.