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    Fortress Technology to celebrate 30th anniversary

    Fortress Technology to celebrate 30th anniversary in 2026

    December 17, 2025

    During the past 30 years, customers worldwide have placed significant value on these various software upgrades and enhancements, which have enabled them to comply with evolving food safety regulations and adapt to changing factory layouts.  


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    Lifeway Organic Kefir in different flavors inside a refrigerated grocery shelf.
    Processor of the Year

    Dairy Foods names Lifeway Foods 2025 Processor of the Year

    Kefir continues to be a superstar for Lifeway Foods.
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    Brian Berk
    December 15, 2025

    Lifeway Foods donates $10,000 to wildfire victims, launches National Kefir Day, and is honored as our Processor of the Year!


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    Smearcase wins $100K award

    Smearcase wins $100K Real California Milk Excelerator competition

    December 12, 2025

    Targeting health-conscious consumers, co-founders Joe Rotondo and Drew DiSpirito, launched the New York City-based brand after training for a marathon and identifying a market gap for high-protein ice cream. 


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    WTI to open new Innovation Center

    WTI to open Research & Technology and Customer Innovation Center in the Spring

    December 12, 2025

    The project marks a major milestone in WTI’s continued growth, reflecting the company’s strong performance, expanding capabilities, and longstanding commitment to invest in the future. It represents the next chapter in WTI’s story – one rooted in the Ludwig family’s belief in integrity, innovation, and a relentless focus on the customer experience.


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    Outlook Report

    Artificial Intelligence shapes the future of food

    The transformative technology of AI improves yield, cuts waste and solves operational challenges.
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    Barbara Harfmann
    December 10, 2025

    As 2025 comes to a close, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the food industry by boosting yield, driving innovation, and optimizing operations across dairy plants and ingredient companies.


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    A farmer watching over a group of cows in a field.
    Health & Wellness

    Why dairy is so important for consumer health

    Smarter technologies are paving the way for the future.
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    Mary Wilcox
    December 5, 2025

    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.


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    Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin 2026 Cheese Trends

    Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin unveils Top 5 Cheese trends poised to shape 2026

    December 4, 2025

    Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils its 2026 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the ideas, innovations, and consumer interests set to define the dairy landscape in the year ahead. 


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    Oodles of Doodles flavored water

    Oodles of Doodles brings a splash of fun and flavor with unique packaging

    December 4, 2025

    Thanks to Oodles of Doodles, little sippers have an all-natural, low-sugar flavored drink that makes everyday hydration fun while unleashing creativity by enabling kids to color directly on the unique cans.


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    Nate Rosier, senior vice president, Consulting Leader at enVista, delivered the opening DairyTech speech.
    Dairy Foods Extra

    AI to shape the dairy plant of the future

    Supply chain and cybersecurity were also major focuses during IDFA DairyTech 2025 conference.
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    Brian Berk
    December 4, 2025

    Uncover pivotal insights from IDFA’s DairyTech 2025 conference, where leaders emphasized the future of dairy supply chains. Focusing on artificial intelligence, resilience, and cost management, experts outlined strategies for navigating disruption and reshaping the industry for success.


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    Walmart's new milk processing plant

    Walmart unveils second owned and operated milk processing facility in Georgia

    December 3, 2025

    This follows the company’s investment in its first milk processing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as well as two case-ready beef facilities in Thomasville, Ga., and Olathe, Kan.


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