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    Brian Berk

    Brian Berk

    Brian Berk has been a writer and editor for 25 years. He has served as editor-in-chief of the Music & Sound Retailer and managing editor of Convenience Store News, both the top-circulated magazines in their respective fields. Berk has also held editing and writing roles in drug store retail, photography, and natural health products. Holding a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cortland and a master’s degree from Quinnipiac University, Berk lives in Port Washington, N.Y., with his wife and two children.

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    lets talk dairy

    Episode 44 — Transervice executive discusses dairy logistics

    Glenn Campbell joins the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.
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    Brian Berk
    August 2, 2024

    Glenn Campbell, regional director of operations for Williamston, S.C.-based Transervice Logistics, joins us for Episode 44 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss dairy logistics. 


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    The dairy industry has taken substantial steps forward in sustainable packaging, according to Multivac’s Ryan Spencer.

    Packaging serves as a major piece of the sustainability puzzle

    After a brief hiatus, consumer demand for sustainable packaging is increasing.
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    Brian Berk
    July 29, 2024

    Easily one of the biggest components on the path to sustainability is packaging.


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    AI and automation

    AI to change the future of the dairy plant

    Collaborative efforts can go a long way toward meeting 2030 sustainability goals.
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    Brian Berk
    July 24, 2024

    Huge changes in dairy plants, which once seemed far way, are now close to coming to fruition. AI, industrial robots, and software-defined automation are among the technologies designed to better optimize dairy plants and bolster innovation efforts.


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    lets talk dairy

    Episode 43 — IFF chief sustainability officer joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast

    Renee Henze, chief sustainability officer at International Flavors & Fragrances, joins the show.
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    Brian Berk
    July 19, 2024

    Henze leads IFF’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy, execution, and reporting functions.




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    Sustainability is dairy executives’ greatest concern

    McKinsey & Co./IDFA survey reveals a plethora of interesting information.
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    Brian Berk
    July 10, 2024

    During our annual Sustainability Issue, it is a great time to talk about a report released by McKinsey & Co. and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).


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    Welcome to Dairy Foods’ first Ingredients Issue

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    Brian Berk
    July 8, 2024

    Welcome to Dairy Foods’ inaugural Ingredients Issue. Although we cover ingredients extensively throughout the year, our staff felt it was a great time to devote a significant portion of our magazine to ingredients.


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    lets talk dairy

    Episode 42 — Fresh-Lock senior manager discusses sustainability

    Todd Meussling also talks about flexible packaging during the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast.
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    Brian Berk
    July 1, 2024

    Todd Meussling, senior manager of market development for Appleton, Wis.-based Fresh-Lock, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 42 of its “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During this podcast, Meussling discusses sustainability and flexible packaging.




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    Up-and-coming energy ingredients include l-theanine, guayusa extract, and ginseng, according to Phil a’Becket, FlavorSum.

    How the sports ingredient market will expand

    Protein remains huge, but consumers are seeking more fiber.
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    Brian Berk
    June 24, 2024

    Anyone questioning the growth of the sports nutrition market can look at the merger and acquisition space. The most recent transaction in this market — at press time — was The Simply Good Food Co.


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    RTD beverage category offers big opportunities

    Increasing demand for dairy-based products, rising health consciousness among consumers, and the availability of diverse flavors and varieties are big draws.
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    Brian Berk
    June 23, 2024

    Milk, tea, coffee, aseptic juices, and bottled juices, major components of the ready-to-drink (RTD) dairy beverage market, are seeing great growth. In fact, the global RTD beverages market is projected to grow from $766.69 billion in 2024 to more than $1 trillion by 2032. 


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    ASR Group offers tagatose, an alternative to table sugar that has prebiotic properties and is ketogenic certified.

    All the latest about ice cream ingredients

    Although health trends continue to get more publicity, indulgence is still in vogue.
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    Brian Berk
    June 18, 2024

    The global ice cream market is expected to reach $91 billion in global retail sales by the end of this year.


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