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HERNDON, VA. — The educational opportunities lined up for Pack Expo International 2026 aren't limited to the thousands of industry professionals

The rule aims to support “a healthier food supply by providing flexibility to facilitate industry innovation in the production of standardized foods lower in sodium while maintaining the basic nature and essential characteristics of the foods.”

HILMAR, CALIF. — Functional cheese and whey manufacturer Hilmar formulated a whey peptide nootropic ingredient to support cognitive wellness.

MORTON GROVE, ILL. — Fermented dairy manufacturer Lifeway Foods, Inc.'s strategy to get its cultured dairy products to more consumers now includes partnering with foodservice operators that have soft-serve machines.

WASHINGTON — During the next four-plus years, US dairy processors are scheduled to invest $15 billion-plus into new facilities and expanding capacity, per data shared by International Dairy Foods Association ( IDFA

WASHINGTON — A familiar face is set to return to the International Dairy Foods Association ( IDFA ), which selected former association executive Matt Herrick to become its next president and chief executive officer.

INGLESIDE, ONTARIO — A Lactalis Canada cheese processing plant officially has a new – and helpful – neighbor.

TRACY, CALIF. — The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) soon will need a replacement for its founding executive director, Veronique Lagrange, who is set to retire.

Demand for functional dairy beverages keeps growing as more consumers seek out high-protein, ultrafiltered, low-sugar and sugar-free drinks to support their health and wellness paths.

NEW YORK — Flavors, food ingredients and fragrances supplier IFF pinpointed distinct consumer life stages – and their corresponding expectations – to help dairy manufacturers determine how they may innovate.