Dairy Foods Blog

Technology helped some dairy processors flourish during the pandemic

Those companies that implemented technology prior to the COVID-19 pandemic were able to adjust quickly and avoid the challenges felt by others lacking innovation.

Lindsey Shellman

July 1, 2021

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic completely changed our lives. Every industry was impacted, and the way we conducted business dramatically shifted.

The unintended consequences of ransomware attacks on manufacturing companies

The consequences can be catastrophic, ranging from lost revenue due to downtime and disruptions to damage to a company's brand and reputation and a long list of expensive recovery costs.

Mike Behrmann

June 24, 2021

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they are wreaking havoc on all facets of society.

Dairy processors’ sustainability initiatives are more important than ever

The COVID-19 pandemic actually heightened consumers’ sustainability concerns.

Kathie Canning

June 18, 2021

One might think that consumers would have put sustainability on the back burner amid the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that appears to be far from the case.

Find the right mix: flavors and textures and the discerning consumer

Like everything else in life, balance is important in dairy processing.

Joe Yun Ph.D.

June 16, 2021

You may have heard the statement, “milk is nature’s perfect food.” Nutritionally speaking, that is true.

Elevate the consumer experience with premium dairy products

Dairy has an opportunity to grab more of its share of the premium pie.

Kathie Canning

May 25, 2021

Much has been said and written about the COVID-19 pandemic’s influence on consumers’ diets. The consensus is that many consumers have been seeking out functional and other health-positioned foods and beverages to boost their immunity and overall health.

Back to school with low-fat flavored milk

It’s time for the USDA to implement a permanent rule allowing the nutritious product as an option in schools.

Joseph Scimeca

May 13, 2021

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.

Dairy housekeeping: Keep food safety intact

The pandemic has reinforced the importance of producers conveying confidence and having robust and proactive HACCP and hygiene protocols in place.

Steve Gidman

May 7, 2021

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

Dairy has so many positives to market

Kathie Canning

April 30, 2021

Those of you who are baby boomers or older Gen Xers surely remember the old Wonder bread slogan: "helps build bodies in 12 ways." Although it was retired sometime in the 1970s, the catchphrase was seemingly everywhere for years. It referred to the vitamins and minerals added to the bread to promote health.

Proper truck maintenance is vital to success in dairy industry

The way a truck is spec’d and maintained contributes to its ability to deliver product that meets all the required parameters.

Gino Fontana

April 22, 2021

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.

Sustainability efforts going beyond the dairy plant doors

Kathie Canning

April 6, 2021

Conversations tied to dairy processor sustainability typically focus on plant-level efforts such as wastewater reduction or reuse, energy-efficiency-minded improvements and recyclable product packaging.