Keep up to date on the latest news and information posted to DairyFoods.com with our RSS feed. https://www.dairyfoods.com/rss/16 en-us It announced a strategic investment in its Tulare, Calif., dairy processing facility to expand capabilities into high-value dairy protein production, positioning the cooperative to meet rapidly growing global demand for protein-rich nutrition, while also creating new opportunities for its farmer-owners. It announced a strategic investment in its Tulare, Calif., dairy processing facility to expand capabilities into high-value dairy protein production, positioning the cooperative to meet rapidly growing global demand for protein-rich nutrition, while also creating new opportunities for its farmer-owners.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99259 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:21:24 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99259-land-olakes-makes-big-bet-on-protein-production The Dippin' Dots Yogurt relaunch includes Cookies 'n Cream, Cotton Candy and Cookie Dough flavors and reflects the brand's continued focus on meeting the needs of the K-12 school market. The Dippin' Dots Yogurt relaunch includes Cookies 'n Cream, Cotton Candy and Cookie Dough flavors and reflects the brand's continued focus on meeting the needs of the K-12 school market. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99258 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:17:11 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99258-dippin-dots-relaunches-yodots-frozen-yogurt-line-without-artificial-dyes Fouling in membrane filtration affects performance, especially for dairy processors focusing on higher solids and efficiency. It impacts flux, cleaning frequency, energy use, and membrane lifespan. To improve performance, it's essential to consider feed composition, operating conditions, system design, cleaning practices, and membrane selection. Fouling in membrane filtration affects performance, especially for dairy processors focusing on higher solids and efficiency. It impacts flux, cleaning frequency, energy use, and membrane lifespan. To improve performance, it's essential to consider feed composition, operating conditions, system design, cleaning practices, and membrane selection.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99257 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99257-how-dairy-processors-can-reduce-membrane-fouling-and-improve-filtration-performance The limited-edition flavor will be available across all Ample Hills locations for a one-month run beginning July 11, accompanied by experiential activations, giveaways, and community-driven moments led by Chelsea Piers Fitness Prospect Heights and Chelsea Piers Field House in Prospect Heights. The limited-edition flavor will be available across all Ample Hills locations for a one-month run beginning July 11, accompanied by experiential activations, giveaways, and community-driven moments led by Chelsea Piers Fitness Prospect Heights and Chelsea Piers Field House in Prospect Heights. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99256 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:04:07 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99256-ample-hills-creamery-teams-with-chelsea-piers-for-matcha-berry-mash-up The brand opened two new franchise locations in Tucson, Arizona, in January and April, expanding its presence in one of its priority growth markets. The April opening also became the fastest store development in company history, moving from signing to opening in less than four months. The brand opened two new franchise locations in Tucson, Arizona, in January and April, expanding its presence in one of its priority growth markets. The April opening also became the fastest store development in company history, moving from signing to opening in less than four months.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99255 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:57:48 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99255-chill-n-nitrogen-sales-up-8-year-to-date It is an innovative ingredient designed for superior stability, thickening, and texturizing in challenging applications such as yogurts, puddings, and flan. Given its enhanced structural stability and water retention capabilities, it is an excellent choice for complex formulations that require long-lasting texture, AKFP states.  It is an innovative ingredient designed for superior stability, thickening, and texturizing in challenging applications such as yogurts, puddings, and flan. Given its enhanced structural stability and water retention capabilities, it is an excellent choice for complex formulations that require long-lasting texture, AKFP states.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99253 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:06:28 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99253-american-key-food-products-debuts-king-lion-modified-tapioca-starch The acquisition consolidates Nexira’s position in the global market for natural hydrocolloids and carob. The acquisition consolidates Nexira’s position in the global market for natural hydrocolloids and carob. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99250 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:54:16 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99250-nexira-acquires-keragum Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis changes the calculation. It shifts equipment evaluation from a price comparison to a business decision — and it starts with understanding how equipment design drives every cost category that follows purchase. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis changes the calculation. It shifts equipment evaluation from a price comparison to a business decision — and it starts with understanding how equipment design drives every cost category that follows purchase.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99252 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99252-the-hidden-costs-of-dairy-equipment-a-tco-framework-for-smarter-purchasing-decisions Caloris Engineering reflects on two decades of growth in dairy process equipment and services. Caloris Engineering reflects on two decades of growth in dairy process equipment and services.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99247 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:30:41 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99247-caloris-engineering-marks-20-years-serving-dairy-processors Winner to be featured in the September issue of Dairy Foods. Winner to be featured in the September issue of Dairy Foods.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99243 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:35:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99243-nominate-your-plant-for-plant-of-the-year The ice cream was created in partnership with Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz and is inspired by De La Cruz's favorite flavor, Dulce De Leche. The ice cream was created in partnership with Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz and is inspired by De La Cruz's favorite flavor, Dulce De Leche. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99244 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:51:55 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99244-united-dairy-farmers-teams-with-cincinnati-reds-star-for-new-ice-cream Throughout June, fans attending select games will experience the impact of Milk's Got Game through interactive concourse activations, on-field promotions, educational moments, dairy food sampling, and dairy-themed giveaways, all designed to showcase the essential nutrients in real milk and its role in helping athletes and families stay fueled and hydrated. Throughout June, fans attending select games will experience the impact of Milk's Got Game through interactive concourse activations, on-field promotions, educational moments, dairy food sampling, and dairy-themed giveaways, all designed to showcase the essential nutrients in real milk and its role in helping athletes and families stay fueled and hydrated.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99227 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99227-the-dairy-alliance-celebrates-national-dairy-month-at-minor-league-ballparks After a cool spring, summer has finally arrived. Ice cream is now a year-round treat, except maybe in January when people pursue New Year’s resolutions. In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, let’s explore which state loves ice cream most. After a cool spring, summer has finally arrived. Ice cream is now a year-round treat, except maybe in January when people pursue New Year’s resolutions. In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, let’s explore which state loves ice cream most.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99248 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99248-from-blue-bell-to-ben-and-jerrys-state-by-state-ice-cream-preferences-across-america Danone's U.S. footprint helps support domestic food production, local jobs and resilient supply chains nationwide. In 2025, the company's business supported approximately 22,000 American jobs across agriculture, manufacturing, research and development and other industries. Across the country, every Danone job helped support nearly three additional jobs across farms, suppliers, transportation networks and local communities. Danone's U.S. footprint helps support domestic food production, local jobs and resilient supply chains nationwide. In 2025, the company's business supported approximately 22,000 American jobs across agriculture, manufacturing, research and development and other industries. Across the country, every Danone job helped support nearly three additional jobs across farms, suppliers, transportation networks and local communities.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99241 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:42:32 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99241-danone-reports-96b-contribution-to-us-economy-in-2025 As part of this nationwide effort, Hilmar donated 250 pounds of cheese to 10 local organizations in the communities where Hilmar calls home and 5,000 pounds to the regional Merced County Food Bank to help expand access to nutritious dairy protein for families in need. As part of this nationwide effort, Hilmar donated 250 pounds of cheese to 10 local organizations in the communities where Hilmar calls home and 5,000 pounds to the regional Merced County Food Bank to help expand access to nutritious dairy protein for families in need.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99240 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99240-hilmar-honors-americas-250th-birthday-with-huge-donations Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 66 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During the podcast, he discusses artificial intelligence (AI). Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 66 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During the podcast, he discusses artificial intelligence (AI).

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99242 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99242-episode-66-five-steps-dairy-processors-can-take-to-implement-a-successful-ai-strategy The acquisition expands Solina's capabilities in dairy innovation, adding new expertise in flavor development, rapid product innovation, and customized culinary solutions. Epicurean Butter is known for its agile product development, culinary expertise, and customized compound butter solutions. The acquisition expands Solina's capabilities in dairy innovation, adding new expertise in flavor development, rapid product innovation, and customized culinary solutions. Epicurean Butter is known for its agile product development, culinary expertise, and customized compound butter solutions.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99239 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:26:31 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99239-solina-acquires-epicurean-butter As dairy production grows, water infrastructure can become a hidden constraint. Learn how strategic water management helps processors expand capacity, control costs, and stay ahead of evolving regulations. As dairy production grows, water infrastructure can become a hidden constraint. Learn how strategic water management helps processors expand capacity, control costs, and stay ahead of evolving regulations.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99207 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99207-preparing-water-systems-for-dairy-growth-in-2026 Now available exclusively at Sprouts, Wilder Raspberry combines the bright, tangy flavor of organic raspberries with Painterland Sisters' creamy Icelandic-style skyr. Each cup delivers 16g of protein, billions of probiotics, and is lactose-free with no protein powders or artificial ingredients. Now available exclusively at Sprouts, Wilder Raspberry combines the bright, tangy flavor of organic raspberries with Painterland Sisters' creamy Icelandic-style skyr. Each cup delivers 16g of protein, billions of probiotics, and is lactose-free with no protein powders or artificial ingredients.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99238 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:09 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99238-painterland-sisters-introduces-new-flavor Shot entirely on film by renowned photographer Camille Summers-Valli, the 2027 Milk Man Hydration Calendar features Melton in a series of playful, retro-inspired images that put dairy milk and its hydration benefits front and center. Shot entirely on film by renowned photographer Camille Summers-Valli, the 2027 Milk Man Hydration Calendar features Melton in a series of playful, retro-inspired images that put dairy milk and its hydration benefits front and center. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99237 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:51:49 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99237-gonna-need-milk-introduces-milk-man-hydration-calendar This will mark the first time such technology has been installed in a Northern Europe creamery, with the new facility scheduled to be commissioned by January 2028. This will mark the first time such technology has been installed in a Northern Europe creamery, with the new facility scheduled to be commissioned by January 2028.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99235 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:58:50 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99235-tetra-pak-collaborates-with-heler-foods-for-advanced-cheesemaking-plant The campaign marks a strategic evolution for Oak Farms, reconnecting the brand to its Texas heritage while building relevance with today’s consumers. Developed by QNY Creative, “Our Roots Remain” spans linear TV, connected TV, out-of-home, paid social, influencer marketing and community-based activations designed to reinforce Oak Farms’ longstanding role in Texas households. The campaign marks a strategic evolution for Oak Farms, reconnecting the brand to its Texas heritage while building relevance with today’s consumers. Developed by QNY Creative, “Our Roots Remain” spans linear TV, connected TV, out-of-home, paid social, influencer marketing and community-based activations designed to reinforce Oak Farms’ longstanding role in Texas households.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99234 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:30:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99234-oak-farms-dairy-launches-out-roots-remain-campaign Unlike regular milk, A2 milk comes from cows that naturally produce only the A2 beta-casein protein. When A2 beta-casein protein is digested, it produces less of a peptide that has been associated with digestive discomfort for some people — which may result in more comfortable digestion with this new shake. Unlike regular milk, A2 milk comes from cows that naturally produce only the A2 beta-casein protein. When A2 beta-casein protein is digested, it produces less of a peptide that has been associated with digestive discomfort for some people — which may result in more comfortable digestion with this new shake. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99233 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:10:39 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99233-orgain-launches-a2-30g-protein-shake The ice cream is made with super-premium, all-natural ingredients and packed with 30 grams of protein per pint, with 10 grams per scoop. The ice cream is made with super-premium, all-natural ingredients and packed with 30 grams of protein per pint, with 10 grams per scoop. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99232 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:36:15 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99232-oberweis-to-debut-high-protein-ice-cream Ingredient suppliers are showcasing the latest solutions in sweeteners. Ingredient suppliers are showcasing the latest solutions in sweeteners.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99231 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:21:34 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99231-ingredient-suppliers-highlight-the-latest-solutions-in-sweeteners The limited-edition Melissa & Doug x Van Leeuwen collection brings an authentic Van Leeuwen scoop shop experience to life through imaginative, hands-on play. Kids can take orders, stack scoops, add toppings, serve cones and cups, and pay with play money. It also comes with special coins to redeem for a real free kids scoop at any Van Leeuwen shop. The limited-edition Melissa & Doug x Van Leeuwen collection brings an authentic Van Leeuwen scoop shop experience to life through imaginative, hands-on play. Kids can take orders, stack scoops, add toppings, serve cones and cups, and pay with play money.  It also comes with special coins to redeem for a real free kids scoop at any Van Leeuwen shop. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99230 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:41:39 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99230-van-leeuwen-teams-with-melissa-and-doug The three-acre site is situated uniquely in the state’s capital and has provided products to the local community for 94 years, according to HDC. The three-acre site is situated uniquely in the state’s capital and has provided products to the local community for 94 years, according to HDC.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99229 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:31:37 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99229-former-harrisburg-dairies-sold-to-patanjali-dairy 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. 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.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99211 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99211-examining-dairys-link-to-sleep-benefits Snack Sticks are currently available nationwide in the classic Colby Jack flavor; Medium Cheddar Snack Sticks will start hitting retailer shelves nationwide beginning in July, the company said. Snack Sticks are currently available nationwide in the classic Colby Jack flavor; Medium Cheddar Snack Sticks will start hitting retailer shelves nationwide beginning in July, the company said.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99228 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:35:24 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99228-organic-valley-introduces-snack-sticks The summer-long crash course designed to clear up confusion in the freezer aisle and help shoppers distinguish between frozen dairy desserts and real, creamy ice cream. The summer-long crash course designed to clear up confusion in the freezer aisle and help shoppers distinguish between frozen dairy desserts and real, creamy ice cream.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99226 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:05:53 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99226-tillamook-launches-the-real-scoop