2024 December

As the year draws to a close, we highlight the ongoing innovation and charitable efforts of Chobani, our 2024 Processor of the Year. We look at the diversity within hybrid dairy products and ways dairy processors utilize blends to enhance mouthfeel and nutrition. As processors look to extend shelf life, the role of aseptic and extended shelf-life packaging is indispensable. Listen as a BENEO expert provides insights on ingredient reduction, while U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack headlines the Global Dairy Summit. In our Ingredient Showcase, we report on the latest prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, while our Equipment Showcase examines process control systems. There’s also coverage on Pack Expo2024 and our expert columnists discuss CIP optimization, how reducing methane affects milk nutrition, and nutrition found in fermented dairy products. We highlight the newest products, the outlook for butters and creamers, and much more!

Dairy Foods names Chobani 2024 Processor of the Year

Cultured dairy brand makes huge humanitarian strides and moves into new dairy and RTD coffee segments.

Brian Berk

December 16, 2024

Dairy Foods names New York City-based Chobani LLC as its 2024 Processor of the Year, honoring the company’s impressive humanitarian efforts, its entrance into new dairy and non-dairy markets, and its tremendous growth.

Optimizing clean-in-place (CIP) for hygienic design

Breaking through constraints to achieve a higher level of performance.

Rick Rector

December 26, 2024

Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems are fundamental in industries that require stringent hygiene standards, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Revamping FDA’s post-market assessment for food chemicals

A call for timely action and accountability

Roberta Wagner

Danielle Quist

December 24, 2024

On Sept. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a public meeting to gather feedback on its proposed framework for an enhanced systemic post-market assessment process for chemicals in food.

The latest in dairy research and physical performance

GoodSport hydrates better due to optimal levels of electrolytes and potassium.

Matthew Pikosky

December 9, 2024

Studies support the unique hydrating properties of milk, revealing that it may be more effective in rehydrating the body than water or traditional sports drinks.

woman making a heart sign with her hands

Why digestive health is so important

It all starts with the cow.

Mary Wilcox

December 6, 2024

The importance of digestive health for well-being is in the news these days. Researchers continue to examine how a diverse establishment of microorganisms in the human digestive system impact an individual’s long-term health and the crucial role that dairy plays in overall health and wellness.

Honoring the Dairy Foods Processor of the Year

It was a big year for Dairy Foods

Brian Berk

December 4, 2024

I would like to start by congratulating Chobani LLC as the 2024 Dairy Foods Processor of the Year recipient. The company has revolutionized Greek yogurt in the North American market and has been at the forefront of the health of wellness trend.

Yogurt provides big benefits

Examining the nutritional properties of fermented dairy products.

K.J. Burrington

December 13, 2024

The words “fermented” and “dairy” have strong links to nutrition and health that have stood the test of time. But like many foods, we continue to discover nutritional properties found in fermented dairy products that benefit our health throughout life.

Ingredient Showcase

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest innovations for pre-, post- and probiotics

January 8, 2025

New ingredients from Comet, Global Organics, and Icon Foods

Hybrid dairy products feature dietary diversity, amped up nutrition and sustainability.

Dairy processors formulate with blends to enhance mouthfeel and nutrition.

Barbara Harfmann

December 23, 2024

In a relatively new category, hybrid dairy, which combines both plant-based and animal-based ingredients into a single food, has yet to fully take off. Dairy processors started experimenting with hybrid dairy after seeing meat producers come out with blended meats.

Butters and creamers smooth as silk

Flavored varieties of creamers bolster category, while butter churns out $5.6B in sales.

Barbara Harfmann

December 20, 2024

There’s an old saying, “Everything is better with butter.” The richness of butter is a key ingredient in baking, pan-frying, and sautéing, and is perfect on top of a baked potato. Then there’s the spreadability of butter on toast and pancakes, and its usage in casseroles, pasta, and even butter pecan ice cream, where pecans are roasted in butter before being tossed into the frozen treat.

The importance of aseptic and ESL for dairy

Aseptic and ESL are indispensable packaging formats for dairy products.

Bobby Douglas

December 27, 2024

The dairy industry has seen significant innovation over recent decades, particularly in packaging. Traditional packaging methods, which often require refrigeration and have limited shelf life, have largely been supplemented, or even replaced, by aseptic and extended shelf life (ESL) technologies.

EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest instrumentation and process control systems

December 19, 2024

New equipment from Baumer, Clayton Industries, and Coperion

Held in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 4, panelists at the 2024 Global Dairy Summit

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack headlines Global Dairy Summit

Summit provides insight into dairy economy and looks to the future.

Barbara Harfmann

December 18, 2024

Featuring festive food, a robust cattle judging contest, educational seminars, career connections and a large exhibitor hall with more than 700 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technology and the latest dairy equipment, the 57th Annual World Dairy Expo (WDE), taking place Oct. 1-4 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis., was buzzing with activity around the theme, “The Golden Age.”

PACK EXPO offers the latest in packaging

An arsenal of product solutions and industry news presented at the event.

December 11, 2024

PACK EXPO International 2024, the world’s largest packaging and processing trade show, saw record attendance this year, according to show producer, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

On-Demand What if you could generate energy from your wastewater and meet your treatment requirements? We will cover different solutions for treating biological wastewater including methods for generating biogas, creating green energy, and reducing fresh water demand with solutions for water reuse.

On-Demand 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

Dairy Foods names Chobani 2024 Processor of the Year

Processors

Optimizing clean-in-place (CIP) for hygienic design

Revamping FDA’s post-market assessment for food chemicals

The latest in dairy research and physical performance

Why digestive health is so important

Honoring the Dairy Foods Processor of the Year

Yogurt provides big benefits

Ingredients

Ingredient suppliers highlight the latest innovations for pre-, post- and probiotics

Hybrid dairy products feature dietary diversity, amped up nutrition and sustainability.

Butters and creamers smooth as silk

Operations

The importance of aseptic and ESL for dairy

Equipment suppliers highlight the latest instrumentation and process control systems

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack headlines Global Dairy Summit

PACK EXPO offers the latest in packaging

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