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    Lifeway teams with Barry's

    Lifeway Foods launches Power Play shake at Barry's Fuel Bar locations

    February 2, 2026

    The Lifeway Power Play shake blends Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir, blue spirulina, chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla whey protein, granola, and blueberries, providing a protein- and probiotic-packed boost to energize workouts and support recovery.


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    Eighth Graders Create Ice Cream Businesses

    New York eighth graders create their own ice cream businesses

    January 30, 2026

    Teams presented their business plans to students in grades 5 to 7 and a panel of judges on Jan. 29 at the school. 


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    Processing Technologies

    How Does AI Improve Food Safety? By Catching Defects Before They Reach Customers

    Food safety recalls can be incredibly costly for dairy processors.
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    Mary Wilcox
    January 30, 2026

    Foreign material recalls in dairy products can significantly undermine consumer trust and result in financial losses. A recent survey indicates that confidence in U.S. food safety has declined, particularly among Gen Z and certain demographic groups. However, advances in detection technologies are helping companies identify and address contamination issues before they reach consumers.


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    Rahm Emanuel (right) joined IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes

    Rahm Emanuel hints at 2028 election bid during IDFA Dairy Forum

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    Brian Berk
    January 29, 2026

    IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes points out 2025 was great for the dairy industry with many potential areas for future growth. 


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    Carvel unveils brand refresh

    Carvel Ice Cream Cakes unveils brand refresh

    January 29, 2026

    The fresh look brings Carvel's recent rebrand to life, pairing the brand's classic heritage with a brighter, bolder, more modern personality. Pops of summery yellow join Carvel's signature cherry red and blue frost, plus playful design elements and iconography nod to Carvel's rich history and nearly a century of ice cream cake innovation.


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    Oikos has new ad for the Big Game

    Oikos returning with an ad for the Big Game

    January 29, 2026

    The spot follows Emmy-nominated actress Kathryn Hahn and pro football powerhouse Derrick Henry on a quintessential cable car tour through San Francisco.


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    Shelves and pallets full of products in the Smith Brothers Farm distribution center.
    Inside the Plant

    Delivery is big business for Smith Brothers Farms

    Company milk delivery drivers maintain “legendary” status in the local area.
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    Brian Berk
    January 28, 2026

    Our trip to Smith Brothers Farms included two stops: one was a visit to the Kent, Wash., plant, where the company processes milk. Following this visit, we traveled 20 minutes to Federal Way, Wash., to check out the company’s distribution center, the origin of all Smith Brothers Farms’ home delivery services, which is the pillar of many communities.


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    Laureate recipients David Ahlem and Mike McCloskey

    Hilmar’s David Ahlem and Select Milk Producers’ Mike McCloskey honored with IDFA Laureate Award

    January 26, 2026

    The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized the extraordinary leadership of David Ahlem, board advisor and former CEO and president of Hilmar, and Mike McCloskey, co-founder & CEO emeritus of Select Milk Producers, chairman & CEO of Fair Oaks Farms, and founder of fairlife, with the IDFA Laureate Award during the Dairy Forum. 


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    Global Insights

    Is herd head expansion going to continue?

    Milk supply outpacing demand so it’s best if dairy prices fall.
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    Nate Donnay
    January 23, 2026

    U.S. headline milk production growth was much stronger than expected in September, up 4% compared to the forecast of +3.2%. The only other time that we’ve seen an expansion like this was the mid-1980s, reveals Nate Donnay.


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    SNICKES unveils Ice Cream Minis

    SNICKERS unveils Ice Cream Minis

    January 21, 2026

    The five-flavor lineup all made with 100% real ice cream ensures every SNICKERS Ice Cream lover can find their perfect moment of chill with four new flavors.


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