Dairy Foods Magazine

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2020 May

Check out the May issue of Dairy Foods, including our processor profile of Oregon Ice Cream Co.

Cover Story

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Oregon Ice Cream Co. has something for everyone

Oregon Ice Cream Co. has something for everyone

Oregon Ice Cream Co., known for its flagship Alden’s Organic brand, has a data-driven, consumer-focused approach to product development.
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Anna Boisseau
April 28, 2020
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Journey to any grocery store today and you'll find plenty of organic product options tucked next to conventional offerings. But when Oregon Ice Cream Co. launched the Alden's Organic ice cream brand in 2004, it was offering something fairly novel to the market.
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Convenient cheese formats rule

Convenient cheese formats rule

Cheese processors also will find growth opportunity in snackable options and adventurous flavors.
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Kathie Canning
May 11, 2020
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For decades, the story surrounding the cheese segment has been one of very strong growth, both at retail and foodservice. The category's versatility and abundance of varieties have worked in its favor, even as other dairy categories have weathered ups and downs.
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Foods & Beverages

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Convenient cheese formats rule

Convenient cheese formats rule

Cheese processors also will find growth opportunity in snackable options and adventurous flavors.
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Kathie Canning
May 11, 2020
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For decades, the story surrounding the cheese segment has been one of very strong growth, both at retail and foodservice. The category's versatility and abundance of varieties have worked in its favor, even as other dairy categories have weathered ups and downs.
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Processors

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Ingredients

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Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Protein supplements boost benefits of exercise

Dairy protein supplements are ideal for flexitarians.
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Sharon Gerdes
May 13, 2020
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At 13, my grandson is starting to lift weights to build strength and be more competitive in sports. At 40-plus, my son continues to lift weights to keep his weight in check. And at 60-plus, I lift lighter weights and do yoga to keep my muscles strong and flexible. And each of us has a favorite protein supplement.
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Operations

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Software tools make a difference in dairy processing

Software tools make a difference in dairy processing

Dairy processors that leverage the optimal software can enhance product quality, safety and operational efficiencies.
Richard Mitchell
May 20, 2020
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The launch of cutting-edge software is adding sophistication and simplicity to the monitoring of dairy processing operations. Companies that invest in the evolving technologies will be in a strong position to accurately analyze plant performance while receiving real-time data for astute decision-making.
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COVID-19 and crisis planning: a learning experience

For the dairy segment, crisis management is about more than just keeping retail grocery shelves stocked.
Joe Scimeca
May 11, 2020
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While nearly seven in 10 business leaders say they have experienced at least one corporate crisis in the last five years, the coronavirus pandemic has put crisis management front and center for every business - large and small, in every industry and in every region of the country.
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