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Aseptic and extended-shelf-life (ESL) production lines offer a promising opportunity for dairy processors, particularly as aseptic juice sales have increased by nearly 7%, reaching $2.6 billion. The global aseptic packaging market is expected to grow significantly, rising from $80 billion in 2024 to $185.8 billion by 2032.

 The updated 22-ounce bottle is now made from post-consumer recycled plastic, so it has a smaller environmental footprint compared to virgin plastic.

Nestled between Madison and Milwaukee, Jefferson, provides the perfect backdrop for expansion. Its thriving community, central location, and access to major transportation corridors will enable V&V Supremo Foods to better serve retail and foodservice partners nationwide, the company said.

As a single mother embarks on her journey to better health, she seeks portable snacks that provide energy and support glucose control. With research highlighting the benefits of whey protein and innovative dairy processing, manufacturers are stepping up to meet the demands of busy consumers.

It builds on the company’s existing pasteurization technology by introducing a high-efficiency electric heat pump that recovers and reuses heat from the pasteurization process. For every 1 kWh of electricity used, the system can recover up to 2 kWh of otherwise wasted heat – making it up to three times more efficient than a traditional boiler, the company said.

The commercial rollout of Babybel’s paper packaging has begun in the United Kingdom. The United States, Canada, and Northern Europe will follow in 2026, before a global expansion across all 50 markets starting in 2027.

The meeting drew 28 dairy farmers as well as representatives from cooperatives, processors, brands, research institutions and NGOs, underscoring the strength of collaboration in advancing U.S. dairy’s sustainability leadership.

PPG engineered its new membrane to handle extremely hard-to-treat water containing a wide range of oily waste and other contaminants, enabling safe and economical disposal or reuse.

Matt Lochmann, project manager at ORBIS Corp., joins Dairy Foods for Episode 57 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss the New Dynamics of Foodservice Distribution.

The future of packaging can mean a lot of different things. It can mean new technologies that were just showcased at last month’s PACK EXPO show in Las Vegas, areas of growth for the industry, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, or efforts in sustainability, just to name a few.