Ingredients like gums, emulsifiers, and stabilizers are essential in dairy and non-dairy products, enhancing taste, texture, and stability in items like ice cream, cheese, and yogurt.
From 1905 to the 1990s, home delivery was common for dairy processors, but popularity declined as customers turned to supermarkets. While many manufacturers focused solely on processing, Smith Brothers Farms maintained its delivery service and remains strong today, despite competition from Amazon and Costco nearby.
Milk has been a basis of nutrition for centuries, but the modern fluid milk industry faces challenges in maintaining its heritage while adapting to changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability issues. The future of milk presents both opportunities and challenges, as noted by Sonali Raghunath.
Eleven dairy leaders have earned individual honors from Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) for outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry.
As the new year begins, many are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for weight loss. While effective, these medications can cause nutritional deficiencies, making dairy a vital source of protein and nutrients.
The conference will open Wednesday evening with a compelling panel discussion titled "The Growing Pains of Success: Why Risk Scales Faster Than Revenue," featuring Kimberli Carroll, President & CEO of Ruiz Foods; Dave Zilko, Founder & CEO of Skinny Butcher LLC; and Bob Grote, CEO of Grote Co. Moderated by Ben Reeder of ARCO Design/Build, this candid conversation will explore how to balance ambitious growth with operational stability and organizational culture.
Through the collaboration, Schuman will act as the exclusive supplier for Wyke Farms and its sub-brands, including Ivy's Reserve, across British cheddars and butter in the U.S. market.