Supply chain disruptions are currently a highly frustrating reality for industries across the globe. In fact, an October 2021 quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange relays that supply chains are arguably in the most dire condition since the beginning of the pandemic. 

Rarely in business are we offered an opportunity that results in the right thing to do for our customers, the right thing to do for our business and the right thing to do for our brand.

It’s November — the air is crisp, pumpkin-spice offerings are seemingly everywhere, and the Thanksgiving holiday is looming. November is memorable for more than those reasons, however. It is also the month that Dairy Foods publishes its annual State of the Industry report.

Numerous Americans increased their home cooking habits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of this shift, there was a dramatic increase in retail cheese sales.

Dairy processors should use automation in two ways. One is to optimize ongoing operations, of course. This can also help plants become more environmentally friendly. The other time to use automation is before construction of a facility even begins.

Back in February 2020, Petaluma, Calif.-based Miyoko’s Creamery (Miyoko’s), a manufacturer of dairy alternatives, sued the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

Plant-based milk alternatives are the largest plant-based food category in North America and grew 5% last year.

Today’s consumers are more committed than ever before to their health and wellbeing. They seek out dairy products with clean and clear labels that include ingredients that are on-trend, recognizable and GMO-free as well as ticking dietary requirements such as being kosher and halal.

Back in 2019, the cottage cheese brand Muuna (now defunct) pranked its customers on April Fools’ Day with a fake flavor: Muuna Cannabis cottage cheese.

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted all industries. The dairy industry is no exception.