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At its global flavor headquarters in Erlanger, Ky., ADM explores ingredient reformulation and key trends like natural colors and flavors, sodium and sugar reduction and clean-label ingredients.

Consumer demand for lactose-free dairy is rising, driving the use of membrane filtration to remove lactose while preserving nutrients. The market is projected to reach $12.54B by 2026 and $18.95B by 2035, fueled by lactose intolerance, health trends, and innovation.

David Stever brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in consumer-packaged goods. As CEO and chief marketing officer of Ben & Jerry’s, he led the business through transformative growth while strengthening the brand, expanding innovation, and increasing its global relevance.

For the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Foods is proud to highlight and celebrate ten fascinating women who share how they overcame adversity when a project started out badly, ways their company/brands are adapting to shifting consumer trends and economic pressures, lessons they learned, and more. Check out Part 2 of our two-month feature.

Amazon’s new health programs spotlight rising demand for personalized nutrition. As gut microbiome science advances, interest in pre-, pro- and postbiotics grows—positioning dairy as a convenient, nutrient-rich solution for digestive, metabolic, and overall health.

Ice cream attracts bold entrepreneurs—but it’s unlike any other food business. From formulation to distribution, success hinges on mastering its frozen nature, costs, and supply chain. Here’s what every newcomer needs to know before diving in.

Educational session at the 2026 Membrane Technology Forum explores the global cosmetics market shift toward natural bioactive ingredients, driven by advanced extraction technologies such as membrane filtration.

A new CEO and major expansions in lactose-free milk and plant capacity highlight Maola Local Dairies' evolution, a farmer-owned cooperative in Herndon, Va., with nearly 800 member farms and over 1,000 employees.

Cheese yield, or the product obtained from milk, is crucial for optimizing plant operations. Even minor yield differences significantly affect revenue. With the increased use of concentrated milk, monitoring efficiency has become even more essential, according to Dr. John Lucey.

What’s next in dairy flavor innovation? From tiramisu and chai spice to sweet heat and global citrus, emerging trends blend comfort with creativity—offering processors fresh opportunities to captivate consumers and drive growth through bold, unexpected profiles.