How are sweeteners developed to meet the flavor profile and nutrition needs for dairy products? How can flavors like vanilla be used to enhanced yogurts and frozen desserts? What innovations are on the horizon in this space? Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who work at the forefront of innovation in sweeteners and flavors: Melissa Kaczmarczyk, PhD, MPH, principal scientist for North America, global nutrition with Tate & Lyle; and Darian Rottman...
Jun 2
37 min
How can dairy drive performance for athletes and gamers? What are the benefits of drinking milk both for nutrition and hydration? How can we increase public awareness of the sports nutrition implications of dairy products? Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who are keyed in to all things dairy and sports nutrition: Leslie Bonci, owner of the nutrition consulting company Active Eating Advice - Be Fit, Fed, and Fearless; and Jen Grubb, senior marketing...
May 19
36 min
What exciting opportunities are on the horizon for the dairy supply chain? Where is the industry seeing growth, and where are there opportunities for investment? How can the industry come together to tackle today's challenges? Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear three CEOs who are leading forward in the dairy industry. Daragh Maccabee, CEO of Idaho Milk Products; Joe Diglio, President and CEO of Michigan Milk Products; and Seth Teply, President and CEO, U.S. an...
May 1
31 min
What tariffs are currently in place? How will these tariffs impact dairy industry growth? What is the long term outlook for U.S. trade relations? Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from a panel of three experts on trade and the U.S. dairy market. Jeffrey Weiss, partner at Steptoe LLP; Matt Gould, senior director at Ever.Ag; and Joe Glauber, PhD, research fellow emeritus in the director general's office at the International Food Policy Research Institute will discuss...
Apr 17
39 min
Many cultured dairy products like kefir and skyr have established a growing presence in the U.S. market. What makes these products popular among U.S. consumers? What market trends lie ahead for these products? Tune in to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear insights from two experts driving cultured dairy brands: Julie Smolyansky, president and chief executive officer of Lifeway Foods, and David Greci, brand director for Siggi's, as they talk about the journey to bring these cult...
Apr 4
33 min
Strong leadership is critical to ensure that the dairy industry continues to grow, innovate and thrive. What makes a good leader? How can leaders step up to support their teams and continue building a successful future for the dairy industry? Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two distinguished leaders in the dairy industry: Sheryl Meshke, CEO of Associated Milk Producers Inc., and Patricia Stroup, former senior vice president and chief procurement officer at Nes...
Mar 21
31 min
Dairy provides 13 essential nutrients that are central to good health for Americans. However, there are still barriers to accessing these benefits for many communities across the country. What health and nutrition benefits do dairy products offer to improve health outcomes? How can the dairy industry partner with physicians to communicate dairy's health benefits? Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts on nutrition access: Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of...
Mar 7
42 min
U.S. Secretary of Heath and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, pledging to implement its agenda through federal policymaking, while Congress forms a MAHA Caucus to explore legislative avenues. How will this movement affect policy change in food, agriculture, and nutrition? Hear from two experts on food policy: Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Reports, and Helena Bottemiller Evich, founder and editor-in-chief of Foo...
Feb 21
42 min
Snacking is another great opportunity for Americans to consume dairy in their day-to-day lives. What trends are on the rise for snack foods? And how does dairy fit in as a healthy snack option? Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts on dairy products for snacking: Rod Hogan, senior vice president of new platform development at Sargento, and Dhriti Batra, brand director for Lactalis Heritage Dairy's cultured dairy business. If your company is interes...
Feb 7
37 min
As we kick off 2025, what are the trends, surprises, highs and lows shaping dairy markets? How did consumer demand fluctuate last year? What opportunities are there for growth in the coming year?Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from our panel of dairy market experts: Eric Meyer, president of HighGround Dairy, Rebecca Wallick, senior director for dairy sourcing & policy with HP Hood, and Mary Ledman, global dairy strategist with Rabobank.If your company is intere...
Jan 9
34 min
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