Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

The art and science of homogenization for ice cream

Homogenization offers key benefits to the mix in advance of final pasteurization.

January 29, 2021

Few processes are as critical, misunderstood and poorly executed as homogenization. Proper homogenization is both an art and a science.

Think outside traditional cultured dairy flavors

There has never been a better time for adding some flavor excitement to cultured products.

K.J. Burrington

January 29, 2021

One of my favorite sweet flavors is passion fruit. I discovered it on a trip to Australia in 2016 - the most popular yogurt flavor in that country is passion fruit.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

January 28, 2021

Cacique LLC, a Los Angeles-based Hispanic foods company that makes authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas and chorizos, announced an addition to the company's ownership group as part of a round of funding that will be used to accelerate its brand’s continued rapid growth nationwide.

Siggi’s unveils palate-training kit

The kit comes with 30 days’ worth of yogurt and a variety of tools to help consumers readjust their palates.

January 28, 2021

Siggi’s said it launched a palate-training kit to help consumers readjust their palates.

Dairy Foods names Amy Vodraska publisher

Vodraska has a strong history in the publishing industry.

January 27, 2021

Vodraska has a strong history in the publishing industry, holding territory, sales management and industry manager positions with well-known print and digital B2B brands during the past 25 years.

Tillamook County Creamery Association plays the long game to match its values

As a cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association prioritizes forward-thinking investments in product development and community initiatives.

Anna Boisseau

January 27, 2021

Last year was a monumental one for the world, and a newsworthy one for Tillamook County Creamery Association, too. The Tillamook, Ore.-based cooperative became a Certified B Corporation, donated $4 million dollars to a COVID-19 relief fund and partnered with the American Farmland Trust to help secure farmland for future generations.

Alden’s Organic debuts single-serve novelties

The processor is offering three of its top-selling novelties in the new packaging format.

January 21, 2021

Alden’s Organic said it is now packaging its top-selling novelties into a single-serve format.

A big comeback for refrigerated milk at retail

Retail sales of refrigerated milk see a pandemic-powered growth spurt.

Kathie Canning

January 21, 2021

Up until only recently, milk sales in U.S. retail outlets had been on a decades-long decline. As the coronavirus forced many consumers to work, study and/or eat at home, however, retail milk sales benefited.

Readers choose the Best New Dairy Products of 2020

Dairy Foods’ editors also announce their favorites.

Anna Boisseau

January 20, 2021

The results are in, and it’s a great showing for cultured dairy! Dairy Foods’ editors reviewed all the new dairy products featured in Dairy Foods magazine and on DairyFoods.com in 2020.