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Well-crafted codes help the dairy industry meet strict standards while improving efficiency.

When looking at alternatives to traditional milk, as defined by Chicago-based market research firm Circana, one category clearly stands out: kefir. Sales of the refrigerated beverages are red hot, with dollar sales rising 23% year over year (YoY) to $211 million during the 52-week period ending June 15. This figure was bested by unit sales, which increased 26% YoY to 55 million.

Milk was once thought of as the dairy industry’s weak link in terms of sales. But the 2025 Plant of the Year, California Dairies Inc.’s (CDI) Valley Natural Beverage facility in Bakersfield, Calif., proves otherwise. See article in this issue.

Adam Geissler, director of strategic accounts at New York City-based Augury, discusses how innovative tech solutions like artificial intelligence (AI) can help the dairy industry  prevent production loss and much more..

Join us for expert-led presentations from Rosa Espinoza, Research Chef at CuliNEX, and John Crawford, Senior Vice President of Client Insights, Dairy at Circana, as they share data-driven trends and real-world strategies for success in this fast-growing category.

ZwitterCo removes one of the industry’s longest-standing bottlenecks—irreversible organic fouling—to optimize dairy process membranes.

The separation is designed to maximize Kraft Heinz’s capabilities and brands while reducing complexity, allowing both new companies to more effectively deploy resources toward their distinct strategic priorities. 

New equipment from Nercon.

Access to nutritious food is a critical contributor to positive health outcomes for all Americans. This is especially true for mothers, infants, and young children who need the vitamins and nutrients that dairy products provide in order to grow and thrive. 

New ingredients from Melon Medley, Global Organics, and IFPC.