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As we prepare to welcome 2026, exciting changes are on the horizon for Dairy Foods, including an expanded focus on membrane technology and a dedicated Health and Wellness issue coming this June. Stay tuned for insightful articles, Processor Profiles, and the return of beloved awards.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients will significantly increase its total whey protein capacity, helping to meet rising global demand for high-quality protein ingredients.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced it is celebrating big after the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar won Gold at the 37th World Cheese Awards (WCA).  

Horizon and Maple Hill will ensure operational continuity for consumers, farmers, customers, and other partners as Maple Hill is integrated into Horizon's portfolio of better-for-you brands.

Chelsie Keys succeeds J. David Carlin, who announced his retirement from IDFA earlier this year after decades of leadership. 

Allison Leibovich and Regina Draper of Wayzata, Minn.-based Cargill join us for Episode 59 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast where they discuss ingredient reduction and free from.

In the case of U.S. dairy exports, no “rebelling” is needed, particularly since price is powerful. For all the concern about trade wars, slowing global economic growth, shipping issues and de-globalization, U.S. dairy exports have been strong for products where U.S. prices have been relatively cheap over the past year.

Despite a decline in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, bottled fruit juice blends grew 8% YoY to $490 million, with unit sales up 4% to 124 million. Bottled pineapple juice rose 15% to $106 million, and smoothies surged 43% to $64.6 million.

PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding food and nonfood products introduced within the last year by supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, online retailers, wholesalers and more.

Ingredients are similar to a great singer-songwriter. The hits keep coming and you can listen to many songs over and over for years to come, like Billy Joel, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pink or Lady Gaga. Let’s take an in-depth look at the ingredient market.