To explore what trends are further driving innovation for conveyors and palletizers in the dairy industry, Dairy Foods consults with equipment manufacturer Ska Fabricating.
PACK EXPO LAS Vegaswill celebrate 30 years of its trade show with several new wrinkles. Show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has elevated PACK EXPO Las Vegas from a regional trade show to a global industry stalwart by expanding its scale, influence and relevance across international markets.
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.
From plant-based almond milks to oat and soy — the Top 3 segments in the category — global sales of dairy alternatives were valued at $32.7 billion in 2024 and are expected to reach $66.9 billion in 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%, states Grand View Research.
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.
Adam Geissler, director of strategic accounts at New York City-based Augury, discusses how innovative tech solutions like artificial intelligence (AI) can help the dairy industry prevent production loss and much more..
Rachel Visser, (pictured) a student at the University of Minnesota double majoring in Agricultural and Food Business Management and Agricultural Communications and Marketing, has been named the 2025–2026 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship recipient.