Ingredients for Dairy Processors

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One of the key challenges in sourcing dairy ingredients starts with milk quality. Whether making beverages, cheese, or frozen treats, the end product’s quality relies heavily on the milk sourced from cows. Consequently, bulk commingling—combining raw milk from various sources—can be both beneficial and problematic.

Consumers are clearly taking ingredient labels more seriously, but that doesn’t mean they have the same mindset regarding every dairy product. We take a look at what consumers are seeking and how dairy processors can meet those needs.

Ingredient suppliers are showcasing the latest solutions in sweeteners.

Protein as an ingredient is no longer a trend, but an integral part of modern food positioning. Several forces are driving the protein phenomenon simultaneously.

As consumers undergo huge diet shifts, dairy plays a huge role, thanks to its offerings of high protein counts in small food servings, in addition to other health benefits — such as vitamins and amino acids — they can provide.

Hilmar's PROtelyze Bio-Brain, a groundbreaking whey-derived ingredient, is set to redefine cognitive health in dairy. Named the 2026 Breakthrough Award winner, this innovative nootropic harnesses targeted peptides to boost memory and cognitive performance with just one gram daily.

The IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo returns to Chicago from July 12-15, showcasing innovations in food science. This year features scientific programming within the expo hall, Ignite Sessions for professional development, and keynotes addressing pressing industry challenges.

Educational session at the Membrane Technology Forum examines how membrane technologies are supporting development of dairy ingredients tailored for specific food and beverage applications.

The launch follows the FDA’s clarification that tagatose no longer needs to be declared as an added sugar, expanding use of the ingredient in reduced-sugar and better-for-you formulations.

In Jerome, Idaho, Actus will purchase and assume operation of Darigold's milk protein plant with continued quality milk supply from Darigold's member-owners. In Sunnyside, Darigold will produce and supply high-value whey products to Actus under a long-term commercial agreement. Darigold will continue to own and operate the Sunnyside facility.