2021 February

Tillamook County Creamery Association plays the long game to match its values

As a cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association prioritizes forward-thinking investments in product development and community initiatives.

Anna Boisseau

January 27, 2021

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Last year was a monumental one for the world, and a newsworthy one for Tillamook County Creamery Association, too. The Tillamook, Ore.-based cooperative became a Certified B Corporation, donated $4 million dollars to a COVID-19 relief fund and partnered with the American Farmland Trust to help secure farmland for future generations.

Tillamook County Creamery Association has high expectations

The cooperative’s rigorous quality standards extend to not only its own plant operations, but also its process for auditing suppliers and co-manufacturers.

February 17, 2021

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Nestled along the Pacific coast in upper Oregon is the town of Tillamook. It’s the name given to not only the town itself, but also the surrounding bay, the county in which it’s located, the local high school and Tillamook County Creamery Association, a 112-year-old cooperative that calls the area home.

Bioengineered disclosure compliance deadline is approaching

Starting on Jan. 1, 2022, all retail food and beverage packaging, including dairy products, must comply with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard rule.

Joe Scimeca

January 25, 2021

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While it is nearly one year away, the mandatory compliance date for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard rule is fast approaching, and it has implications across the dairy supply chain.

On-trend RTD beverages keep ‘em thirsting for more

A global pandemic and consumers’ desire for better-for-you offerings bode well for growth in the RTD coffee, tea and juice segments.

Kathie Canning

February 8, 2021

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The ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea segment is decidedly no longer a niche market within the United States. The segment racked up retail sales of almost $7 billion during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 9, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

A big comeback for refrigerated milk at retail

Retail sales of refrigerated milk see a pandemic-powered growth spurt.

Kathie Canning

January 21, 2021

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Up until only recently, milk sales in U.S. retail outlets had been on a decades-long decline. As the coronavirus forced many consumers to work, study and/or eat at home, however, retail milk sales benefited.

Nutrition in early childhood sets the stage for lifelong health

Dairy processors have an opportunity to showcase the benefits of dairy foods for children’s early life stages and for children overall.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 3, 2021

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The foundation for healthy eating starts early, as research continues to show nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life has far-reaching impacts on children's ability to succeed in both school and life.

The art and science of homogenization for ice cream

Homogenization offers key benefits to the mix in advance of final pasteurization.

Steve Young Bill Sipple

January 29, 2021

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Few processes are as critical, misunderstood and poorly executed as homogenization. Proper homogenization is both an art and a science.

Distance training in the COVID-19 era

Members of the 3-A SSI community share how the coronavirus pandemic affected their operations trainings.

Timothy Rugh

February 10, 2021

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The emergence of COVID-19 early this year precipitated immediate and far-ranging changes in all types of workplace learning. When it comes to ensuring food safety in equipment design and operation, COVID-19 did not change the imperative for training, but it accelerated the implementation of digital and virtual learning programs.

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

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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.

Think outside traditional cultured dairy flavors

There has never been a better time for adding some flavor excitement to cultured products.

K.J. Burrington

January 29, 2021

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One of my favorite sweet flavors is passion fruit. I discovered it on a trip to Australia in 2016 - the most popular yogurt flavor in that country is passion fruit.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Coffee and dairy are natural partners

Specialty coffees are experiencing record growth.

Sharon Gerdes

January 18, 2021

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A 2015 study by Auburn University found that by consuming 155 milligrams of caffeine, college athletes shaved an average of two strokes off their golf scores. Could a Starbucks Tripleshot help me break 100?

Elevate dairy offerings with inclusions

The right inclusions can transform an ordinary dairy product into an extraordinary one.

Kathie Canning

January 25, 2021

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Within the dairy products arena, fruit, nuts and other inclusions are much like the prize in a Cracker Jack box. They add a little fun and excitement, transforming an ordinary offering to an extraordinary one.

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest emulsifiers, stabilizers and texturants

February 2, 2021

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New ingredients from Beneo, Brenntag, Cargill, and more!

How to solve the dairy packaging puzzle

Dairy processors seeking to leverage the most potent packaging for their unique circumstances must sort through an expanding array of alternatives.

Richard Mitchell

February 1, 2021

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Selecting the optimal packaging for their specific products and operating infrastructures can be an onerous endeavor for dairy processors. Companies seeking to maximize product quality, operating efficiencies and revenues must sort through a growing plethora of rigid and flexible options that consist of varying materials and elements.