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Eight thousand, two hundred and five. That’s the number of votes Dairy Foods received from readers for our new 2025 Product of the Year award. I am extremely proud of that number, and equally joyous we had 15 tremendous nominees vying for the inaugural honor.

Guided by its slogan, "Simply Delicious. Naturally Better," Midland Farms launched Thr5ve 1.5 Low-Fat Milk to give consumers more choices at the dairy case.

After receiving several great applications, the Dairy Foods editorial staff determined that California Dairies Inc.’s (CDI) Valley Natural Beverages (VNB) facility in Bakersfield, Calif., should be honored as the 2025 Plant of the Year. 

Thanks to Parmalat’s ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurization process and protective Tetra Pak packaging, Parmalat Milk stays fresh without refrigeration until opened, preserving the same great taste and nutritional value as fresh milk, the company said.

Skylar Diggins made her final entrance of the regular season in a piece unlike anything seen before— a one-of-a-kind Protein Puffer Jacket, crafted with an extraordinary 422 grams of protein sourced from real milk.

Milk was once thought of as the dairy industry’s weak link in terms of sales. But the 2025 Plant of the Year, California Dairies Inc.’s (CDI) Valley Natural Beverage facility in Bakersfield, Calif., proves otherwise. See article in this issue.

Access to nutritious food is a critical contributor to positive health outcomes for all Americans. This is especially true for mothers, infants, and young children who need the vitamins and nutrients that dairy products provide in order to grow and thrive. 

Added sugar levels in flavored milk products sold at schools have plummeted by 57% since 2006 thanks to the voluntary, proactive efforts of America’s school milk processors. Calories associated with flavored milk have also declined, IDFA stated.

Each year, Dairy Foods and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) host the Membrane Technology Forum, an event that serves as a research update from the network of agencies, associations, suppliers and producers engaged in the dynamic field of membrane filtration and separation. Membrane systems are important in milk, cheese and yogurt as well as in whey protein.

Get in the spirit and enjoy a limited-edition flavored milk and check out a set of color-changing glasses inspired by Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," in theaters July 25.