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Dairy Sustainability Forum slated for May 8-9 in Rosemont, Ill.

The event, hosted by the Dairy Sustainability Alliance, brings together alliance members representing more than 100 organizations that are committed to advancing dairy sustainability.

April 5, 2019

The event, hosted by the Dairy Sustainability Alliance, brings together alliance members representing more than 100 organizations that are committed to advancing dairy sustainability.

Chr. Hansen ranked as the most sustainable company in the world

The company topped Corporate Knights’ 2019 global index of the 100 most sustainable companies.

January 24, 2019

The company topped Corporate Knights’ 2019 global index of the 100 most sustainable companies.

Supplier news

Tetra Pak hopes to address plastic waste concern with paper straws

The straws would be used with the company’s portion-size carton packages.

June 4, 2018

The straws would be used with the company’s portion-size carton packages.

Dairy Sustainability Framework launches five new global indicators

The indicators are for public reporting on sustainability in the dairy value chain.

November 22, 2017

The indicators are for public reporting on sustainability in the dairy value chain.

Milk butter cheese photo courtesy of Edlong Dairy Technologies

Dairy green

Sharing progress on sustainability is critical for dairy foods industry

The dairy industry is making significant strides in environmental stewardship, animal care and adherence to values that align with dairy consumers.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

July 27, 2017

For dairy processors, choosing more sustainable materials and focusing on efforts to reduce food waste are important ways to connect to consumers and customers alike.

The future looks golden

Federal orders, automation, exports are the talk at California dairy meeting

California Milk Advisory Board CEO John Talbot is optimistic about California developing a greater role in dairy exports.

July 27, 2017

At the California Creamery Operators Association annual meeting, dairy processors hear that the Golden State will remain a major producer of milk and dairy products for the foreseeable future.

Good deeds

Glanbia Nutritionals honored for sustainability, community achievements

Glanbia said it has reached 90% of 2016 targets and is on track to reach 2020 goals.

June 28, 2017

Glanbia Nutritionals is one of several dairy processing and producing businesses honored in the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, sponsored by Dairy Management Inc.

Online guide reviews sustainable technologies for dairies

A new website reviews technologies for managing or creating manure-based products. Dairy producers will find this site helpful.

Clay Detlefsen

April 12, 2017

As we continue looking for ways to reduce greenhouses gases and recover excess nutrients from manure and put them to use where they are beneficial, one frequently faces the conundrum of how to do it and do it right.

Sustainability

A dairy processor strives for zero waste and enlists consumers to help

Tiffany Abend

October 15, 2015

Crystal Creamery of California aims to educate consumers about the sustainability and recyclability of its packaging.

Back to the land

On World Environment Day, think about this: Composting for dairy packaging may be coming sooner than you think

The relationship between dairy packaging and composting is not that obvious because much dairy packaging involves plastics, which currently are not compostable.

Dr. Gail Barnes

June 5, 2015

Will the dairy industry ever see compostable packaging? Guest blogger Gail Barnes says ‘yes.’ And it’s not that far off.