The eighth episode of “Let’s Talk Dairy” features an interview with Krysta Harden — the new(ish) president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Arlington, Va. She speaks about current U.S. dairy export successes and her vision for USDEC’s future, including how the organization will continue to support dairy exports in new and emerging markets.

Jenna Evans, global sustainability manager for South Burlington, Vt.-based Ben & Jerry’s, joins us for episode 18 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast to discuss sustainability.

At Ben & Jerry’s, Evans is responsible for climate strategy and sustainable packaging. She is leading a pilot program to cut dairy farm GHG emissions in half by 2024. Just after joining the company in 2018, she managed the company’s efforts to eliminate single-use, petroleum-based plastic in scoop shops worldwide. 

Derek Neeley, vice president of marketing for Family and Wellness Brands at Danone North America, White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield Colo.,  joins us for Episode 17 of our “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. He talks about trends in immunity and the importance of gut health and the company’s newest RTD product, Activia+ multi-benefit probiotic yogurt drinks.

Doug Dresslaer, director of cultural innovation for Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), joins us for Episode 16 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast to talk about the DFA CoLab Accelerator.

Michelle McBride, founder & CEO of GoodSport Nutrition, joins us for Episode 15 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. 

Barbara (Barb) O'Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and president and CEO of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, joins us for Episode 14 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. 

Allison Schuman, chief business development officer of Schuman Cheese, joins us for Episode 13 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. She talks about both current and emerging trends within the continually growing cheese segment.