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Why succession planning is important for dairy processors

Although some dairy processors have their future set, others need to plan in advance.

August 25, 2025

Although some dairy processors are operated by large cooperatives with succession plans, while other family-run businesses have a next generation waiting in the wings, a large swath of business owners are confronted with concerns about future leadership.

How to overcome five digital manufacturing challenges

Dairy manufacturers can take steps to upgrade their technology while balancing the risks involved.

Eric Whitley

December 2, 2022

The emergence of Industry 4.0, with its use of digitally networked machines, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, blockchain, the internet of things and robotics, comes with an opportunity to develop more effective operations in dairy manufacturing plants.

Intertek Alchemy launches free coronavirus training course.

The course is available for frontline workers in the food processing industry.

April 21, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, food companies around the world are doubling down on sanitation and protective measures to keep consumers and frontline workers safe.

Supplier news

Sidel launches e-learning portal

The company’s Blended Learning platform enhances skills while contributing to sustainable business performance.

September 19, 2018

The company’s Blended Learning platform enhances skills while contributing to sustainable business performance.

Develop the best plan for food safety and hygiene training

Training for equipment operations and maintenance is important to FSMA

Timothy Rugh

February 12, 2018

Personnel training is one of the cornerstones of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Under the Preventive Controls rules, employee training is now mandatory for both human food and animal food manufacturers.

Online training modules for hygienic design provide practical knowledge

3-A SSI introduced three new hygienic equipment design e-learning modules available for free.

Timothy Rugh

February 14, 2017

Where can food industry professionals interested in hygienic equipment design find great practical foundation knowledge? Technical educational programs offered by universities and/or related institutions account for a lot, if and where such specialized training exists.

Acquisitions

Alchemy Systems acquires Chilton Consulting Group

Alchemy’s training programs help food companies engage with their frontline workers to ensure the safety and quality of the food supply.

March 11, 2015

Alchemy Systems, which consults about workplace safety for the food industry, has acquired Chilton Consulting Group, a firm that helps food companies navigate food safety standards and improve regulatory readiness.

Dairy by degrees

Continuing education programs at Cornell, Ohio State invite dairy processors to come back to school

Cornell teams with IDFA to educate the next generation of dairy executives. Ohio State and Quality Chekd Dairies offer an eight-course Dairy Training and Certification Program.

July 29, 2014

Universities with dairy departments reach out to the dairy processing industry with training and educational programs. Two examples are Cornell University and Ohio State University.