Kathie Canning

Kathie Canning

Kathie Canning, editor-in-chief of Dairy Foods, is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience in the trade publication sector. Her experience includes leadership positions on a number of food and beverage publications for both processor and retail audiences. She is a graduate of the University of Toledo and is also certified as an Editor in the Life Sciences by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences.

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High-pressure processing destroys pathogens

High-pressure processing destroys pathogens

The HPP step takes place after the food or beverage is packaged.
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Kathie Canning
June 26, 2019
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Dairy processors have long relied on pasteurization, which applies mild heat to a product for a set amount of time, to eliminate pathogens and extend the shelf life of products. Unfortunately, the process can negatively impact the sensorial and nutritional aspects of the product.
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Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s plant gears up for growth

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s plant gears up for growth

New spaces and new equipment are allowing Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s plant to meet increased demand for the company’s cultured dairy products
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Kathie Canning
June 17, 2019
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Sonoma County, California, might be famous for its many wineries and picturesque redwood trees, but it's also home to a number of impressive dairy processing operations. One such operation, tucked into the small town of Sebastopol, is a creamery operated by Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery.
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Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery is uniquely positioned

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery is uniquely positioned

Offering both goat’s milk and organic lactose-free cow’s milk products, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery aims to fill a key dairy product void
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Kathie Canning
June 3, 2019
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According to new research published by New York-based IBISWorld, the United States is home to more than 1,200 dairy processing businesses. With that many players in the industry, it can be difficult for one company to find ways to stand out.
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cultured dairy sales

Cultured dairy sales plunge

Most cultured dairy categories saw year-over-year dollar sales declines
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Kathie Canning
May 22, 2019
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There's been little reason for cultured dairy processors to celebrate in recent months. During the 52 weeks ending Feb. 24, 2019, most major cultured dairy categories/subcategories saw retail dollar sales fall, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.
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Bold, convenient cheese formats are trending

Bold, convenient cheese formats are trending

Zesty flavors, on-the-go packaging and easy-to-use formats could help grow the cheese category.
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Kathie Canning
May 8, 2019
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Tasty and versatile, cheese has long been a favorite food and ingredient of U.S. consumers. But recent sales data suggest the cheese segment has been struggling a bit, at least at retail. Dollar sales within the retail processed cheese category fell 3.7% to $2.8 billion during the 52 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Unit sales declined by 4.1%.
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Environmental monitoring helps prevent food recalls

Environmental monitoring helps prevent food recalls

An effective environmental monitoring program can help dairy processors prevent pathogen-related food recalls.
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Kathie Canning
April 26, 2019
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It's no secret that food recalls can wreak havoc on a dairy processing company, damaging both sales and brand reputation. And one of the major causes of food recalls across the food and beverage industry is bacterial contamination.
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