Let's Talk Dairy Dairy Foods’ "Let's Talk Dairy" podcast series features enlightening interviews with leaders and experts within the dairy processing industry. Led by Dairy Foods’ editors, the podcast covers a wide variety of topics, including product development, dairy product trends, food safety, plant operations, dairy product marketing, regulatory updates and much more. Listen in to stay informed and up to date!

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]]> https://www.dairyfoods.com/rss/110883 en-us Episode 65 – Chobani vice president extols the benefits of protein Matt Graziose, Ph.D., Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at Chobani, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 65 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss protein and natural ingredients.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99172 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99172-episode-65-chobani-vice-president-extols-the-benefits-of-protein Episode 64 – Why is dairy perfect for GLP-1 consumers? Jacqueline Van Schaik, global lead nutritionist, Fonterra, joins Dairy Foods for episode 64 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During this podcast, she discusses GLP-1s and dairy.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99085 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99085-episode-64-why-is-dairy-perfect-for-glp-1-consumers Episode 63 — What is the future of frozen cottage cheese? Drew DiSpirito and Joe Rotondo, founders of Smearcase, join Dairy Foods for Episode 63 of the "Let’s Talk Dairy" podcast to discuss Smearcase and frozen cottage cheese, also known as FroCo.


]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99005 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/99005-episode-63-what-is-the-future-of-frozen-cottage-cheese Episode 62 — The latest on school milk programs Cindy Cooper, assistant director of Health and Wellness for Atlanta-based The Dairy Alliance, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 62 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98930 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98930-episode-62-the-latest-on-school-milk-programs Episode 61 — What the future holds for A2 milk Jeff Mroz, co-founder of Pioneer Pastures, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 61 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. He discusses A2 milk and his company.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98866 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98866-episode-61-what-the-future-holds-for-a2-milk Episode 60 — How can the dairy industry market itself better? Scott Dahl, chief creative officer at Nordeast Marketing Group, discusses dairy marketing in Episode 60 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. He has previously worked at Betty, BBDO, and OLSON in various industries.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98754 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98754-episode-60-how-can-the-dairy-industry-market-itself-better Episode 59 — Cargill execs discuss ingredient reduction and free from on “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Allison Leibovich and Regina Draper of Wayzata, Minn.-based Cargill join us for Episode 59 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast where they discuss ingredient reduction and free from.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98677 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98677-episode-59-cargill-execs-discuss-ingredient-reduction-and-free-from-on-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 58 — Why honey and dairy make a great pair Keith Seiz, ingredient marketing expert for Erie, Colo.-based National Honey Board, joins us for Episode 58 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where he discusses honey and its relationship to dairy products.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98630 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98630-episode-58-why-honey-and-dairy-make-a-great-pair Episode 57 — The New Dynamics of Foodservice Distribution Matt Lochmann, project manager at ORBIS Corp., joins Dairy Foods for Episode 57 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss the New Dynamics of Foodservice Distribution.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98609 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98609-episode-57-the-new-dynamics-of-foodservice-distribution Episode 56 — Learn about how AI and technology can help the dairy industry Adam Geissler, director of strategic accounts at New York City-based Augury, discusses how innovative tech solutions like artificial intelligence (AI) can help the dairy industry  prevent production loss and much more..

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98486 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98486-episode-56-learn-about-how-ai-and-technology-can-help-the-dairy-industry Episode 55 — McKinsey: 70% of dairy executives are optimistic about the future of the industry Ludovic Meilhac, expert partner at McKinsey & Co., joins Dairy Foods for Episode 55 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss dairy trends.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98421 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98421-episode-55-mckinsey-70-of-dairy-executives-are-optimistic-about-the-future-of-the-industry Episode 54 — A strong future for indulgent ice cream Rachel Jaiven, director of marketing, Häagen-Dazs, joins Dairy Foods for episode 54 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. Jaiven discusses ice cream trends and sustainability.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98342 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98342-episode-54-a-strong-future-for-indulgent-ice-cream Episode 53 — What is leading to excellent growth in Hispanic cheese products? Mark Braun, president and CEO, and Arturo Nava, senior marketing director at Hispanic Cheese Makers, known for its Nuestro Queso brand, join us for Episode 53 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss Hispanic trends.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98253 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98253-episode-53-what-is-leading-to-excellent-growth-in-hispanic-cheese-products Episode 52 — Tariffs and Supply Chain Challenges topic of “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), joins us for Episode 52 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss “Tariffs and Supply Chain Challenges.” Based in Washington, D.C., the IDFA, since 1990, represents the dairy manufacturing industry including cheese, milk and ice cream processors. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98182 Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98182-episode-52-tariffs-and-supply-chain-challenges-topic-of-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 51 — Dairy alternatives take center stage during “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Catherine Bayard, global product manager of Plant Attitude at Givaudan, joins us for Episode 51 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. Bayard manages the dairy and cheese alternatives category globally at Switzerland-based Givaudan, helping to create food experiences intended to do good and feel good for body, mind and planet. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98095 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98095-episode-51-dairy-alternatives-take-center-stage-during-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 50 — Dr. Katie Brown joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Katie Brown, EdD, RDN, president of the National Dairy Council (NDC), a nonprofit education organization founded by U.S. dairy farmers with a vision of a healthy, sustainable world with science as its foundation, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 50 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98006 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/98006-episode-50-dr-katie-brown-joins-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 49 — NERCON R&D manager joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Jeff Falash, research and development manager for Neenah, Wis.-based NERCON, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 49 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss packaging trends.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97949 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97949-episode-49-nercon-r-and-d-manager-joins-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 48 — Can the hot cottage cheese trend continue? Dr. Carmen Licon, director at Cal Poly’s Dairy Products Technology Center, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 48 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy Podcast.”


]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97847 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97847-episode-48-can-the-hot-cottage-cheese-trend-continue Episode 47 — BENEO product manager joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Kwee Choo Ng, regional product manager, Rice Ingredients and Functional Proteins, North America, at BENEO, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 47 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where she addresses ingredient reduction and “free from.”

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97777 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97777-episode-47-beneo-product-manager-joins-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 46 — The latest in foodservice trends Maeve Webster, president of Menu Matters LLC, joins Dairy Foods to discuss the latest trends in food service, how health and wellness is affecting today’s consumer trends and much more.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97622 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97622-episode-46-the-latest-in-foodservice-trends Episode 45 — The Role of AI in Metal Detection & Food Protection Eric Garr, Regional Sales Manager, Food Safety, Checkweighing, and Contaminant Detection Specialist at Fortress Technology, has been with the company for 18 years, starting off as a Field Service Technician before advancing to his current role. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97549 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97549-episode-45-the-role-of-ai-in-metal-detection-and-food-protection Episode 44 — Transervice executive discusses dairy logistics Glenn Campbell, regional director of operations for Williamston, S.C.-based Transervice Logistics, joins us for Episode 44 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss dairy logistics. 

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97470 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97470-episode-44-transervice-executive-discusses-dairy-logistics Episode 43 — IFF chief sustainability officer joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Henze leads IFF’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy, execution, and reporting functions.



]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97444 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97444-episode-43-iff-chief-sustainability-officer-joins-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 42 — Fresh-Lock senior manager discusses sustainability Todd Meussling, senior manager of market development for Appleton, Wis.-based Fresh-Lock, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 42 of its “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During this podcast, Meussling discusses sustainability and flexible packaging.



]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97414 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97414-episode-42-fresh-lock-senior-manager-discusses-sustainability Episode 41 — An arsenal of ingredients help dairy products shine Lisa Jackson, Director of Marketing at FlavorSum, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 41 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast and discusses the wide range of ingredients and flavors creating “buzz” on social media and beyond.


]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97357 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97357-episode-41-an-arsenal-of-ingredients-help-dairy-products-shine Episode 40 — How the dairy industry overcame pandemic-induced supply chain challenges Jorge Izquierdo, vice president of market development for PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 40 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.



]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97298 Wed, 08 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97298-episode-40-how-the-dairy-industry-overcame-pandemic-induced-supply-chain-challenges Episode 39 — All the latest about animal-free dairy Amy DeLisio, CEO of the Dairy Council of California, joins us for Episode 39 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss animal-free dairy.


]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97199 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97199-episode-39-all-the-latest-about-animal-free-dairy Episode 38 — Tillamook’s Jill Allen predicts dairy trends Jill Allen, director of product excellence in research and development at Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) joins us for episode 38 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast. 



]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97121 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97121-episode-38-tillamooks-jill-allen-predicts-dairy-trends Episode 37 — Cargill’s Mark Fahlin joins “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast Mark Fahlin, Category Leader – Dairy, Dairy Alternatives, and Specialized Nutrition at Cargill, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 37 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where he discusses the important role of dairy foods in promoting health and wellness in consumers of all ages. 


]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97042 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/97042-episode-37-cargills-mark-fahlin-joins-lets-talk-dairy-podcast Episode 36 — K.J. Burrington discusses new ADPI Global Ingredients Summit Kimberlee (K.J.) Burrington, vice president of Technical Development for Elmhurst, Ill.-based American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), joins us for Episode 36 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast. Burrington also serves as author of Dairy Foods’ “Culturally Speaking” article.

]]> http://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/96992 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/96992-episode-36-kj-burrington-discusses-new-adpi-global-ingredients-summit