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Mind the megatrends for future success in dairy

Kathie Canning

October 21, 2020

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Each year, Dairy Foods takes a deep dive into trends (both current and emerging), as well as opportunities and challenges, within a variety of dairy-product and related segments. The result is our annual State of the Industry report, published in our November issue.

Quality-checking packaged dairy products

Metal detectors and X-ray machines both have their advantages and shortcomings.

Steve Gidman

October 15, 2020

Metal detectors and X-ray machines both have a place on the production line. When used together, they’re a formidable force.

Immunity-boosting ingredients spell opportunity for dairy

Kathie Canning

October 8, 2020

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March, life for most Americans took a sharp detour from business as usual. Among other practices, the "new normal" brought with it the social distancing, mask wearing and sharp increase in at-home food preparation that continue to this day.

Dairy microbiology and spoilage prevention

As a dairy community, when there is a trend in complaints or in-house defects noted, we need to investigate further.

Sarah Goreham

October 6, 2020

We all address inconsistencies in our products. When early spoilage occurs, the typical chain of events unfolds in this way: We email our QA department; they pull hold samples, respond with their findings and oftentimes that may be the end of the investigation.

Avoid common filtration mistakes in dairy processing

There are many things you can do now to ensure that your dairy filtration system works effectively.

Mark Ligon

September 28, 2020

Liquid filtration plays a critical role in dairy processing, from reducing lactose to brining cheeses.

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