Immune health has never been more important than it is today. Cultured dairy products are uniquely positioned to address this important health trend. 

These days, a trip to the grocery store can be very expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the food at home index rose 6.4% over the 12 months ending in November 2021 — the most significant 12-month increase since the period ending in December 2008.

Opportunities are knocking in our industry today, and thus, our organizations are fraught with “challenges,” given the social, scientific, and geopolitical environments in which we coexist.

In mid-December, the U.S. Senate presided over the confirmation hearing of Dr. Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee to serve as commissioner of FDA. 

In 2021, 72% of consumers were trying to limit or avoid sugar entirely, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Consuming less sugar will likely remain a key consumer goal in 2022.

Some startup companies have claimed that they can commercially and sustainably produce an animal-free “milk.” 

I am writing this column as 2021 nears its end and 2022 awaits on the horizon.

It is well established that milk is a natural beverage packed with nutrients such as protein, fat, lactose, vitamins, and minerals. 

At the recent 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, the United States announced that it would join the international Global Methane Pledge, which aims to limit methane emissions by 30%, compared to 2020 levels, by 2030. That’s an ambitious goal, but one that the U.S. dairy industry is already tackling.

Have you ever purchased a hygienic tank for a food processing application and found out after delivery that the spray device included with the tank was not suitable for your application?