Buchanan brings more than 30 years of proven sales leadership and territory management experience in industrial manufacturing, motion control, and safety solutions, with a strong track record of driving year-over-year growth and building strategic customer relationships.
Foreign material recalls in dairy products can significantly undermine consumer trust and result in financial losses. A recent survey indicates that confidence in U.S. food safety has declined, particularly among Gen Z and certain demographic groups. However, advances in detection technologies are helping companies identify and address contamination issues before they reach consumers.
Karen McCarty of Agropur was recognized with the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2026 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum.
Stringent food safety regulations will inspire innovation in machinery standards while encouraging dairy manufacturers to invest in high-quality processing equipment. However, staffing and skill levels remain industry challenges.
This expansion of the RPSCQC program provides processors, regulators, equipment manufacturers, and seal manufacturers with a way to ensure the use of aftermarket consumable components maintain the sanitary design, or conformance, of 3-A Symbol-authorized equipment.
The reimagined tradeshow featured an EATS Kitchen and a Student Research Poster Program, while continuing popular attractions like three live production lines and Food For Thought theaters,
“Ropy milk” is a body condition characterized by a stringy, viscous texture, especially noticeable when the product is poured or stirred and thread-like structures appear.