The USDA recently announced that schools will be able to serve low-fat flavored milk during the upcoming school year — a relief for the dairy industry and a step in the right direction for children’s nutritional needs and preference for flavored milk.

Adhering to best hygiene practices is the one thing that dairy plants cannot cut corners on.

The dairy industry is a very demanding application with its 24-hour-a-day operation, regardless of weather conditions, heavy loads and stop-and-go deliveries.

Product recalls involving foreign objects cost food companies millions of dollars each year, damage their reputations, and put consumers at risk for injury.

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has led to significant changes in business operations, supply chains and consumer behavior.