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The sustainability difference in processing dairy, nondairy proteins

A first-of-its-kind landscape survey shows the effects processing steps have on the sustainability of dairy and nondairy proteins.
Rohit Kapoor
October 12, 2020
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Attendees of the Institute of Food Technologists' SHIFT20 conference had the first peek at the results of a new study comparing resource requirements to produce various protein sources. I'm now sharing this exciting information with Dairy Detective readers.
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Cheese snacks get innovative

Consumers want convenient, healthy and tasty snack options.
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John A. Lucey
October 8, 2020
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There has been a tremendous amount of innovation in the cheese snack category. This innovation is driven by consumers, who are increasingly choosing convenient, ready-to-eat snack options.
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2019 State of the Industry: US dairy exports lose their pass line bets

COVID-19’s effect on dairy demand

As the pandemic continues, there are many unknowns as to how the global dairy market will react.
Nate Donnay
September 10, 2020
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We all talk about dairy demand as if we know what we're talking about. If you are trying to sell cheese to an importer in Mexico and you sell them 10% more than you did last year, is that good demand? What if you had to cut your price in half from last year to make that sale? Is that still good demand?
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Funding priorities for dairy are top of mind

IDFA is working to ensure the final federal funding package includes all of the industry’s appropriations priorities.
J. David Carlin
August 28, 2020
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As the federal government's fiscal year draws to a close, Congress is still trying to pass legislation to fund federal agencies after Sept. 30, including those that administer programs that are vital to the dairy industry.
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Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Fiber ingredients could add value to dairy products

They enable sugar reduction while promoting digestive and immune health
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Sharon Gerdes
August 21, 2020
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Even though a cow's diet includes a lot of high-fiber feedstuffs, fluid milk contains no fiber. Yet fiber is an excellent ingredient to boost the nutrition of a wide range of dairy products and dairy alternatives. Let's explore the benefits of adding fiber to foods in the frozen and refrigerated dairy cases.
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