Dairy Top Stories - Articles - Page 74

Secondary packaging becomes a more dynamic dairy processing component

Upgrades are keeping pace with the greater sector demand for eco-friendly designs with added product safeguards.

Richard Mitchell

August 24, 2023

When it comes to protecting dairy products, the importance of secondary packaging is far from secondary.

Hudsonville Ice Cream named Dairy Foods’ 2023 Plant of the Year

Michigan-based processor honored for its automation, growth prospects and more.

Brian Berk

August 23, 2023

Moments after Dairy Foods arrived at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich., in July, the rental car clerk asked what the car was needed for.

:ratio Keto dairy drink provides on-the-go nutrition in a RTD

Yogurt-style smoothie drink contains 10 grams of power-packed protein.

August 22, 2023

Ideal for consumers who are craving more protein-forward options, the new :ratio Keto Friendly Dairy Drink makes it easy and convenient for consumers to get the right ratio of macros.

Wells Enterprises to expand upstate New York manufacturing facility

Construction is planned to begin in the fall of 2023, with official groundbreaking in early 2024. This follows the growth vision highlighted during the December acquisition by the Ferrero Group.

August 22, 2023

Wells Enterprises expects the project, with the necessary approvals and in collaboration with local and state officials, to be operational by late 2025.

EPA, Hershey and Land O'Lakes team for sustainability initiative

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in collaboration with Land O’Lakes Inc., will use funds to promote the adoption of practices that support local and regional environmental goals with dairy farmers.

August 22, 2023

The EPA and Hershey announced the joint commitment of $2 million to support local dairy farmers.

Equipment and techniques for making specialty cheeses

Innovations in artisan cheese, aged cheese dependent on equipment and cheesemaking process.

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

August 21, 2023

The specialty cheese category is continuing to grow as consumers are looking for new and interesting cheeses with unique flavors and attributes.

Dairy processors formulate with natural, non-GMO ingredients

“Clean eating” movement influences uptick in clean label ingredients

Barbara Harfmann

August 18, 2023

In the business world, leading with transparency means honoring one’s commitments even when one is forced to make difficult decisions.

The 2023 Dairy 100: DFA takes top Dairy 100 spot

Coop’s revenues increased by 27% year over year to $24.5B.

Barbara Harfmann

Brian Berk

August 16, 2023

It placed third in the 2021 Dairy 100. It placed second in the 2022 Dairy 100. This year it is No. 1. Other companies saw major growth. Moving 33 spaces, Valley Queen Cheese Factory Inc., Milbank., S.D., No. 87 in 2021 net revenue, moved to No. 54 with a 2022 net revenue of $600 million.

Advancing dairy wastewater treatment

Given all these factors, developing an effective solution to treat wastewater — whether to meet industry regulations or your business goals — is critical.

Chandler Johnson

August 15, 2023

From production to cleaning and sanitation, dairy operations produce wastewater from many sources.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas to offer many new features

Sustainability Central stage among several new show additions.

Brian Berk

August 14, 2023

PACK EXPO, the most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America, is set to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Sept. 11 to 13.