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The dairy industry has come a long way when it comes to the microbial quality of finished products. In general, the industry is doing a good job of staying out of the headlines.

An old adage says: "If you want something done right, do it yourself." This saying perfectly encapsulates the operations of Rutter's Dairy, which produces fluid milk along with some juice and tea products at its York, Pa.-based plant.

Honest to Goodness, a new brand of White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, said it launched as a purpose-driven creamer brand, offering a delicious line of plant-based coffee creamers crafted with thoughtfully sourced ingredients from around the world.

Cultured dairy products, dairy products fermented with lactic acid bacteria, have been around for absolutely ages. The COVID-19 pandemic and a bit of innovation on the part of dairy processors, however, have combined to build consumer demand in a number of cultured dairy segments during the past year or so.

New ingredients from Denali Ingredients, Hammons Products Co., Milne MicroDried, and more!

Old Amsterdam Cheese, a brand of Westland Cheese Company, Huizen, Netherlands, said it debuted two new flavors: Old Amsterdam Mild and Old Amsterdam Reserve.

Back in 2016, FDA announced an update to the Nutrition Facts label. As part of that update, the agency called for food and beverage manufacturers to list "added sugars" instead of only "total sugars."

New York-based Serendipity Brands announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, culminating in the release of four new ice cream pints inspired by fan-favorite series and movies.

Automation is increasingly becoming the answer for greater efficiencies and efficacy in dairy warehouse operations. Processors are enhancing supply chain and logistics functions and other warehousing responsibilities with technologies intended to streamline worker expenses while enhancing productivity.