In May of 2022 I was at a conference in Germany and the question I asked everyone was, “how high do milk prices have to go to get EU milk production growing again?” 

Like a sign above the bar at my favorite watering hole that says “Free Beer Tomorrow,” I feel like economists have been telling us that “Recession Starts Tomorrow” for more than a year now.

Packaging is essential to maintaining and protecting the quality of the cheese product as well as attracting the eye of consumers. The Center for Dairy Research is investigating methods to produce bioplastics from dairy waste and looking into producing pure lactic acid, a renewable and biodegradable bioplastic, from the biofermentation of cheese whey.

The Economist magazine says the biggest economic story of 2023 is happening now. 

The topic is especially important for Grade A milk plants under the Federal Milk Market Order.

Dairy products strengthen health, while plant-based given edge in sustainability. Dairy products contain high-quality proteins — whey and casein — and the biological value of them is very high. Yet, consumer research shows that there is a difference in how consumers perceive sustainability between products.

Supply chain dysfunction and labor and inflation challenges fail to slow cold chain industry growth.

Research underway to measure textural changes to prolong maximum flavor, squeak. 

If recession is looming/already here, how will headwinds impact the dairy industry? 

While fermented foods and probiotics are trending, these nutrients have been essential in diets for 10,000 years.