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Membrane Technologies

Milk demineralization a critical step for processors

As product specifications tighten and global demand for high-value dairy ingredients continues to grow, processors are increasingly relying on membrane technologies.

Sammy Bredar

February 23, 2026

Explore how membrane technologies are changing milk demineralization to meet the rising demand for high-value dairy ingredients while balancing efficiency and product quality.

ADPI names new slate of board of directors and officers

October 22, 2025

Chair Tom Berry, vice president of Quality & Assurance at Associated Milk Producers Inc, is joined by Kevin Quinn, vice president of sales and marketing at Idaho Milk Products as vice chair. Marina Crocker, senior director of product category and marketing at Hilmar, was appointed Secretary, and Christine Van Asten, vice president of Commercial Enablement with Darigold, joins the board of directors officer team as Treasurer.

Nominations for the Breakthrough Award are now open

Award is presented by Dairy Foods and ADPI

November 4, 2022

The entry process is being opened earlier than normal to give more time for applications.

ADPI is staying relevant to survive and thrive

The fundamental formula for success has been — and remains today — that the association is of, for and by its members.

Blake Anderson

January 22, 2021

In 2020, the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) completed its 95th year of continuous operation since the founding of the legacy organizations during the roaring 1920s in Chicago.

American Dairy Products Institute's vision to be the authority on dairy ingredients

Our members (dairy co-operatives, proprietary manufacturers and trading companies) focus on what’s important — selling more dairy products.

David L. Thomas

March 15, 2013

It has been an eventful year at the American Dairy Products Institute. Since I came on board in March 2012, we have developed and approved a new vision, mission and three-year strategic plan; created new membership classifications; and are in the finishing stages of rebranding the association with a new logo and website which will be introduced to our membership at our upcoming annual meeting, April 28 to 30.

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