Dairy Foods eMagazine

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2026 June

The June eMagazine celebrates Health & Wellness with articles on GLP-1 agonists, weight management, and the power of protein. There’s a recap of CheeseExpo and a Distribution piece on how cold storage and advanced AI help dairy processors deliver. We recognize Hilmar’s PROtelyze Bio-Brain for winning our Breakthrough Award for Ingredient Innovation. There’s also the latest sweetener ingredients, new products, and more to explore!

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Health & Wellness

Can frozen desserts taste great and provide health benefits?

What better-for-you means in frozen desserts.
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Mary Wilcox
June 17, 2026

As Americans increasingly prioritize fitness and personalized nutrition, ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers are innovating by rethinking formulations, sweeteners, and portion sizes to meet nutritional goals while satisfying indulgence, notes Mary Wilcox.


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Health & Wellness

An expert guide to dairy and GLP-1 receptor agonists

Greek yogurt is often considered the ideal item to meet consumer needs, but there are multiple “unheralded” products.
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Brian Berk
June 15, 2026

As consumers undergo huge diet shifts, dairy plays a huge role, thanks to its offerings of high protein counts in small food servings, in addition to other health benefits — such as vitamins and amino acids — they can provide.


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Editor's Letter

Dairy Foods launches its first Health and Wellness issue

Cottage cheese, yogurt and protein-rich dairy products continue gaining momentum with health-conscious consumers and GLP-1 users.
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Brian Berk
June 3, 2026

Welcome to Dairy Foods' first Health and Wellness issue, focusing on dairy's revival, particularly cottage cheese and yogurt. Delve into recent trends, consumer preferences, and insights from industry reports, highlighting how dairy is adapting to meet the evolving needs of today’s health-conscious consumers.


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Foods & Beverages

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Dairy Foods Extra

IFT FIRST Expo to offer discussions on AI, GLP-1s, food safety and more

The show returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place from July 12 to 15.
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Brian Berk
June 5, 2026

The IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo returns to Chicago from July 12-15, showcasing innovations in food science. This year features scientific programming within the expo hall, Ignite Sessions for professional development, and keynotes addressing pressing industry challenges.


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Processors

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Ingredients

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Dairy Detective

Researching the non-bovine dairy sector

The nutritional, functional and market prospects of goat milk and sheep milk.
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Pranav Vashisht
June 23, 2026

The dairy industry is debating cow's milk vs. plant-based alternatives while non-bovine milks from goats, sheep, camels, donkeys, and buffalo are gaining traction. These milks offer unique nutritional benefits, becoming vital in specialized nutrition and new product development.


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Dairy & Nutrition

Examining dairy’s link to sleep benefits

Consuming three servings of dairy foods per day may lead to more consistent and favorable sleep patterns.
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Dr. Matthew Pikosky
June 25, 2026

Sleep is a fundamental aspect of overall health and is featured in the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8,” along with diet and physical activity. As a result, consumers are increasingly seeking practical, evidence-based methods to promote healthy sleep patterns, notes Matthew Pikosky.


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Operations

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