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2022 August

In the August issue of Dairy Foods, check out which companies made the Dairy Top 100 list. Who will take the top spot this year? Congratulations to Byrne Dairy, our Plant of the Year, and a processor that is truly “ahead of the curve.” We also highlight immunity ingredients to see what consumers are asking for and what will be trending in the future.  Also, check out our Dairy Detective on the growth of the Hispanic cheese market.

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Dairy 100

The 2022 Dairy 100: Some changes in the air

Unlike previous years, this year’s Dairy 100 rankings reflects changes in the market — with some new companies joining the list and others experiencing major growth or declines.
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Barbara Harfmann
August 16, 2022

Unlike previous years, this year’s Dairy 100 rankings reflects changes in the market — with some new companies joining the list and others experiencing major growth or declines. 


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Byrne Inc.

Byrne Inc. is the 2022 Dairy Foods Plant of the Year

Byrne Inc., our 2022 Dairy Plant of the Year, continues to plan for tomorrow, while continuing tremendous success today.
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Brian Berk
August 9, 2022

Byrne Inc., our 2022 Dairy Plant of the Year, continues to plan for tomorrow, while continuing tremendous success today. Founded in 1933, the dairy, under the direction of CEO Carl Byrne, expanded it opportunities in aseptic. In fact, the upstate New York facility increased its product offerings from one SKU to 20.


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Times are changing in the dairy industry

Columnist Brad Legreid urges ‘don’t get left behind’
Brad Legreid
July 27, 2022

Society is changing. As the baby boomer generation ages, and slowly leaves this world, a new force of consumers is emerging and challenging the way the dairy industry does business.


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Plant-based milk alternatives top $3B in sales

Blends of plant proteins help overcome nutritional shortfalls.
Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
Sharon Gerdes
July 21, 2022

Retail sales of plant-based milk alternatives have reached $3.1 billion dollars in the United States and $20.9 billion worldwide. Yet, there’s no disputing the power of nutrients found in real dairy milk. In fact, real dairy milk contains nine essential nutrients, including 8 grams of protein; while almond milk, the most popular milk alternative, contains only 1 gram.


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Ingredients

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Immune ingredients

Immune ingredients seeing healthy growth

Gut health and protein ingredients have a long future runway
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Brian Berk
July 19, 2022

Gut health and protein ingredients have a long future runway. “The spike in usage of vitamins and zinc parallels the rise in consumption of immunity supplements and indicates growth potential for immune health innovation,” according to Unlocking Insights Into the Supplement Consumer: 2022 Trends and Opportunities, a whitepaper produced by Marketplace. 


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Operations

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Packaging upgrades boost dairy product marketing

Evolving technologies are enabling dairy processors to leverage packages with vibrant graphics, while enhancing product safety and sustainability.
Richard Mitchell
August 2, 2022

Packaging is becoming an increasingly potent dairy merchandising vehicle. Enhancements to labeling, shrink wrap, and printing equipment are resulting in the development of visually appealing containers with recyclable films and sleeves that are tamper-evident and that help extend a product’s shelf life.



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