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Huge changes in dairy plants, which once seemed far way, are now close to coming to fruition. AI, industrial robots, and software-defined automation are among the technologies designed to better optimize dairy plants and bolster innovation efforts.

These education sessions are open to anyone working in the dairy industry, regardless of their membership status with WCMA. 

With nine years at BNP Media, parent company of Dairy Foods, I relish that there’s always something new and exciting to learn about in the multifaceted, $4.5 trillion food and beverage industry.

Ethical sourcing of ingredients by dairy processors is becoming more prominent, widespread, and essential.

During our annual Sustainability Issue, it is a great time to talk about a report released by McKinsey & Co. and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

Andrew Jerome, Jessica Matsko and Victoria Pender all receive promotions.

Achieving ingredient traceability depends on many factors such as longstanding, sustainable relationships with farmers and suppliers, accurate data collection and record keeping, as well as the type of raw material needed. 

Consumers are putting significant importance on sustainable as well as safe packaging techniques.

Todd Meussling, senior manager of market development for Appleton, Wis.-based Fresh-Lock, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 42 of its “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During this podcast, Meussling discusses sustainability and flexible packaging.

Developing and leveraging a highly effective dairy product distribution system does not come easy.