2024 March

For the March eMagazine’s Processor/Inside the Plant profiles, we visit the goats and enjoy delicious chèvre and hard goat cheese made onsite at the 17-acre LaClare Creamery in Malone, Wis. Sugar reduction and natural ingredients like stevia that support lower sugar products are highlighted. During “Women’s History Month,” we celebrate 10 fascinating women carving out their own unique path to success. We also discuss the vital importance of pumps and valves in dairy processing. Our Ingredient and Equipment Showcases, meanwhile, highlight cheese, glorious cheese, and our columnists look at new next-generation ingredient technologies, fermented dairy, and more.

Women in dairy are forging out their own path to success

Women in the multifaceted dairy industry share their challenges, aspirations.

Barbara Harfmann

March 15, 2024

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” Dairy Foods is proud to highlight and celebrate 10 fascinating women working in the multifaceted dairy industry who are carving out their own unique path to success.

Mixed results for frozen novelty sales

Ice pop sales pop higher, while other subcategories experience mixed results.

Brian Berk

March 8, 2024

In a unique look encompassing the entire 2023 period, as opposed to a specific 52-week period we often present, Chicago-based research firm Circana data reveals novelty sales were not red hot, but held up adequately compared to the prior year.

What’s hot, what’s not in global dairy?

Milk imports and production in Mexico and Algeria performed well in 2023.

Nate Donnay

March 27, 2024

Global dairy demand in 2023 was weaker than expected, but there were some pockets where demand was better than forecast.

Showcasing next-generation dairy ingredient technologies

Non-thermal processing to preserve food quality gaining ground in dairy industry.

Sonali Sharma

Pranav Vashisht

March 26, 2024

Dairy ingredients serve as the foundation for various food sectors, such as infant formulas, baking and confections, and sports nutrition.

Fermented dairy foods work their magic on digestive health

It’s important to strike a balance between “good” and ”bad” bacteria in the gut.

Chris Cifelli Ph.D.

March 20, 2024

Checkoff-led consumer research indicates that people believe the digestive system and microbiome are important not just for gut health but also for immunity, and mental and metabolic health.

LaClare Creamery develops distinctly delicious goat cheese with 100% Wisconsin milk

Midwestern Creamery distributes chèvre and hard cheeses to 50 states.

Barbara Harfmann

March 18, 2024

Wisconsin’s reputation as “America’s Dairyland” remains a point of pride in a state where cows not only serve as the lead brand ambassadors but the primary engines of the economy.

Why the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is so important

Higher consumption of full-fat dairy has been shown to be associated with lower risk of total body fat mass in children.

J. David Carlin

March 13, 2024

Late last year, the U.S. Congress took a meaningful first step toward allowing schools to once again serve whole milk to their students.

Coffee can percolate with both dairy and plant-based options

Almond and oat are the two most popular plant-based dairy alternatives for baristas.

Sharon Gerdes

March 11, 2024

Just one in five Americans usually drink their coffee black, according to a 2022 YouGov poll.

Several tips and advice learned during IDFA Dairy Forum

Experts provided a tremendous amount of information during the Phoenix event.

Brian Berk

March 6, 2024

With the exception of unexpected rainy and dreary weather in Arizona throughout, the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum at the JW Marriott in Phoenix was an incredible event.

The sugar reduction trend is here to stay

Consumers are continuing to seek healthier options, with many taking aim at sugar.

Brian Berk

March 22, 2024

“No sugar tonight in my coffee. No sugar tonight in my tea. No sugar to stand beside me. No sugar to run with me.”

Ingredient Showcase

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions for cheesemaking ingredients.

March 21, 2024

New ingredients from IFPC and J. Rettenmaier USA

Dairy Foods Support Healthy Aging

Emerging research is showing the benefits of dairy foods across the life span, including with older adults.

Amy DeLisio

March 12, 2024

A peek at a best-seller list or a trip to the local bookstore reveals a plethora of books on aging. Their prevalence reflects considerable interest in longevity and healthy aging during a unique time in our country’s history. The U.S. population is older than it has ever been.

EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest innovations in cheesemaking equipment.

March 28, 2024

New equipment from Coprodev Plus, Hart Design, Koss Industrial, and more!

CheeseExpo returns in April

Gathering features educational seminars, valuable networking opportunities, plus much more.

Brian Berk

March 19, 2024

CheeseExpo, a biennial event hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), returns from April 16 to 18 at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wis.

LaClare Creamery is the epicenter of goat cheese production

Goat cheese processor supports nationwide distribution with expanded dairy plant.

Barbara Harfmann

March 4, 2024

When making artisanal cheese, the lion’s share of the milk used — 10 pounds of milk to produce 1 pound of cheese — comes from 1.27 million dairy cows in Wisconsin.

When to replace pumps and valves

Processors must analyze a host of variables when implementing an efficient operation.

Richard Mitchell

March 14, 2024

Moving products effectively and safely through a dairy processing system can be tricky with seemingly minor components playing major roles.

PACK EXPO East boasts more than 450 exhibitors across 100,000 net square feet and is the largest edition of the show to date.

PACK EXPO East Returns to Philly

Trade show will feature more than 450 exhibitors spanning 100,000 net square feet.

Gatwiri Muthara

March 5, 2024

PACK EXPO East 2024 is set to be the preeminent event on the East Coast this year and a must-attend event for packaging and processing professionals in the region.

What is the latest going on in the dairy industry? This is your chance to hear an all-encompassing look at the latest trends, as well as look forward to the future. Dairy Foods will also provide a sneak peek of its industry-leading State of the Industry report during our special November 13th webinar.

Dairy Foods eMagazine

Cover Story

Women in dairy are forging out their own path to success

Foods & Beverages

Mixed results for frozen novelty sales

Processors

What’s hot, what’s not in global dairy?

Showcasing next-generation dairy ingredient technologies

Fermented dairy foods work their magic on digestive health

LaClare Creamery develops distinctly delicious goat cheese with 100% Wisconsin milk

Why the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is so important

Coffee can percolate with both dairy and plant-based options

Several tips and advice learned during IDFA Dairy Forum

Ingredients

The sugar reduction trend is here to stay

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest solutions for cheesemaking ingredients.

Dairy Foods Support Healthy Aging

Operations

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest innovations in cheesemaking equipment.

CheeseExpo returns in April

LaClare Creamery is the epicenter of goat cheese production

When to replace pumps and valves

PACK EXPO East Returns to Philly

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