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Dairy processors are focusing on utility reduction, water recovery, and efficiency due to rising energy costs and sustainability pressures. Membranes are key for lowering thermal demand, recovering water, and enhancing product yield in these operations.

As part of that investment, Nestlé committed more than $330 million to build the 700,000-square-foot Arvin facility, which uses targeted automation to increase agility and resiliency and support higher demand in peak seasons. Through its opening, Nestlé aims to bring more than 110 high-skilled jobs to the Arvin community, supporting economic growth in Kern County.

This effort is rooted in Nestlé’s long-standing dedication to evolve its offerings with changing consumer needs and preferences.

The package features the LightWing 30 tethered cap, a one-step, hinged flip cap that snaps closed for later consumption and stays attached to the carton to help prevent litter through cap loss.

It is made with all organic ingredients and reflects the cooperative's long-standing commitment to high-quality organic food. The butter is made from milk from cows raised without antibiotics, synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs.

This progress reflects Tetra Pak’s growing focus on translating emissions reductions into long-term food system resilience. 

The IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo returns to Chicago from July 12-15, showcasing innovations in food science. This year features scientific programming within the expo hall, Ignite Sessions for professional development, and keynotes addressing pressing industry challenges.

Primary packaging ensures the freshness and safety of dairy products. In 2024, U.S. flexible packaging sales reached $42.6 billion, up 2.9% from 2023, with a projected growth to $44.6 billion in 2025.

Whey, once seen as a byproduct, is now a valuable resource for dairy processors, projected to grow into a $26.24 billion market by 2034. Innovations in membrane filtration and byproduct recovery are driving this shift, enhancing sustainability and protein extraction.

More than 260 dairy value chain leaders gathered April 28-30 in Chicago.