In 2024, the global average cost of a data breach hit $4.88 million, emphasizing the urgent need for cybersecurity in the dairy industry. With ransomware attacks escalating, dairy processors must adopt robust defenses and collaborate to safeguard against evolving threats.
Heiman will lead an executive team that also includes Mat Bartkowiak of Nelson-Jameson as first vice president, Mindy Berrey of Land O’Lakes as second vice president, Betsy Erdelyi of BMO as Treasurer, and Chris Roelli of Roelli Cheese returning as secretary.
Maggie McClain brings nearly two decades of strategic communications and public affairs experience across the food, agriculture and health sectors, with expertise in media relations, executive positioning, issues management, and translating complex regulatory developments into strategic guidance.
As dairy sales grow, pumps and valves play a vital role—pumps ensure accurate, controlled product transfer, while valves regulate flow, isolate systems, and support cleaning processes.
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms dairy operations, hygienic design standards give processors confidence to invest — and give equipment manufacturers a competitive edge.
March 19, 2026
AI is transforming dairy operations and boosting investor confidence. One cheese manufacturer achieved a 1% to 3% margin improvement—and millions in additional revenue—through AI-driven yield optimization.
Logic unveiled its newest autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions: the Logic Pallet 36 x 36, which has been engineered specifically for the food and beverage industry,