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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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    Gut health and immunity go hand-in-hand

    Pre-, pro- and post--biotics continue to grow.
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    Brian Berk
    April 7, 2024

    The need for prebiotics — as well as probiotics and postbiotics — continues to grow in the dairy marketplace.


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    Healthy School Milk Commitment receives major endorsement

    Efforts by IDFA were officially recognized at a special event organized at the White House.
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    Brian Berk
    April 5, 2024

    The International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Healthy School Milk Commitment was officially recognized at a special event organized at the White House, which endorses a new set of commitments under the Biden-Harris administration’s National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. 


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    Episode 39 — All the latest about animal-free dairy

    Dairy Council of California CEO Amy DeLisio joins Let’s Talk Dairy podcast.
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    Brian Berk
    April 1, 2024

    Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, joins us for Episode 39 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss animal-free dairy.



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    The sugar reduction trend is here to stay

    Consumers are continuing to seek healthier options, with many taking aim at sugar.
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    Brian Berk
    March 22, 2024

    “No sugar tonight in my coffee. No sugar tonight in my tea. No sugar to stand beside me. No sugar to run with me.”


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    The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

    CheeseExpo returns in April

    Gathering features educational seminars, valuable networking opportunities, plus much more.
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    Brian Berk
    March 19, 2024

    CheeseExpo, a biennial event hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), returns from April 16 to 18 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis. 


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    Mixed results for frozen novelty sales

    Ice pop sales pop higher, while other subcategories experience mixed results.
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    Brian Berk
    March 8, 2024

    In a unique look encompassing the entire 2023 period, as opposed to a specific 52-week period we often present, Chicago-based research firm Circana data reveals novelty sales were not red hot, but held up adequately compared to the prior year. 


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    Several tips and advice learned during IDFA Dairy Forum

    Experts provided a tremendous amount of information during the Phoenix event.
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    Brian Berk
    March 6, 2024

    With the exception of unexpected rainy and dreary weather in Arizona throughout, the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum at the JW Marriott in Phoenix was an incredible event.


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    Episode 38 — Tillamook’s Jill Allen predicts dairy trends

    TCCA has identified five things dairy processors could see the remainder of the year.
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    Brian Berk
    March 1, 2024

    Jill Allen, director of product excellence in research and development at Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) joins us for episode 38 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast. 




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    Crystal Farms has a fleet of direct store delivery trucks that deliver to warehouses, wholesalers, and independent grocers. Freight carriers deliver to larger retailers like Target and Walmart.

    Crystal Farms puts its Wisconsin community and employees first

    Sustainability is one major company focus, as well as helping the next generation.
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    Brian Berk
    February 26, 2024

    Situated between Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., on Interstate 94 in a 7,000-resident town called Lake Mills lies Crystal Farms Dairy Co.’s plant. 


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    Crystal Farms: Aiming to be the Midwest’s No. 1 dairy brand

    Minnesota processor sources local and gives back to the communities it serves.
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    Brian Berk
    February 16, 2024

    Edina, Minn.-based Crystal Farms Dairy Co., producer of high-quality cheese and butter with dairy sourced from Midwest farms, is known for its commitment to “Farm and Family” by recognizing the hard work of farmers to put food on families’ tables. 


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