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. Read More
Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Lindsay Lee, Senior Director of Family & Kids Yogurt at Danone North America, as they discuss Danimals new "Snack Hero" campaign, in which parents nationwide can have Danimals delivered to them within 30 minutes by ordering through InstaCart. In this interview, Lee explains how the company synched up with American Track & Field Star Allyson Felix for the campaign, the consumer trends that influenced this initiative, a...
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. Read More
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. Rasdall Vargas has the challenge of negotiating public posing and staying on top of the Trump administration’s rapidly chan...
Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Rick Prow, R&D Chef & Procurement Manager for Epicurean Butter, and Charlie Ashworth, Foodservice Sales Manager for Epicurean Butter, as they discuss the brand's A1 Steakhouse Butter, which combines A1 Steak Sauce with creamy butter and fresh herbs. The product recently won a 2025 FABI Award.In this interview, Prow and Ashworth discuss what the award win means to the company, how much input A1 had on the final product...
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. Bayard has more than 20 years of expertise in senior marketing and category management roles in diverse food and beverage categories. She holds a master’s degree in Marketing ...
BNP Media Group Publisher Doug Peckenpaugh sits down with Erik Brainard, President & CEO of Anritsu Infivus Inc. and Vice President of the Food Production Solutions Association Board of Directors, as they discuss the upcoming Food Solutions Exchange & Conference 2025. The event will take place March 19-21 at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ.
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.In this role, Dr. Brown sets the strategic direction for NDC’s Scientific, Regulatory and Affairs team and serves a subject matter expert and spokesperson on dairy’s wellness benefits and the responsible production pract...
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.Falash began his career at Nercon 37 years ago. He started in assembly on the plant floor, spent time as part of its field services group, and eventually moved into his current role as R&D and service manager. Falash spends most of his days solving problems and consulting with NERCON’s applications team to solve customer i...
Dairy Foods Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Daniel Golik, Co-Founder of Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, as they discuss the company's focus on flash-frozen nitrogen ice cream which includes sugar-free and gluten-free options.In this interview, Golik discusses the benefits and craftsmanship of flash-frozen nitrogen ice cream, how to create healthy ice cream options without sacrificing taste, and the challenges of expanding an ice cream company to more store openings and nationwide s...
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.”Prior to her current role, Dr. Licon’s academic career began in October 2017 as an assistant professor for Food Processing and Engineering at Fresno State’s Department of Food Science and Nutrition. She holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Science and Engineering from the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Food Engine...
Todd Hutson, commercial manager at Tetra Pak, with 36 years of experience in the dairy industry, joins Dairy Foods for a special edition of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. He specializes in dairy filtration technology, focusing on high-value proteins and sustainable solutions to reduce energy and water consumption.Todd began his career at Filtration Engineering in 1989, which was later acquired by Tetra Pak in 2012. He has been with Tetra Pak since 2013 and took on his current role in 2022. Todd...
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.” In her role as product manager, Ng is driving the ongoing development of BENEO’s range of rice ingredients and functional proteins from faba bean and rice by identifying opportunities and developing market-oriented solutions and new innovations. Given the portfolio, ...
Dairy Foods Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Ashley Waldman, Founder of Jubilee's, a company that specializes in flavored milk with reduced sugar to allow kids to enjoy a flavorful milk product while enjoying more health benefits. In this interview, Waldman discusses how to make a healthy milk product without sacrificing taste, how most dairy products can benefit from less sugar, and all the health benefits children can receive with more milk intake in their lives.
Dairy Foods Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Adam Seybolt, Director of Manufacturing at Stewart's Shops, and Matt St. Onge, Dairy Manager at Stewart's Shops as they discuss the brand's big wins at the 2024 World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin, taking the top prizes in Best Strawberry Milk, Best Mint Ice Cream, and Best Sherbert Ice Cream.In this interview, Seybolt and St. Onge highlight the challenges of crafting flavored milk, their personal principles in creating exceptional ice crea...
Maeve Webster, president of Menu Matters LLC, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 46 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where she discusses food service trends. Webster is a consultant and thought leader for the food and beverage industry with nearly 25 years of experience. She founded the Arlington, Vt.-based Menu Matters in 2015 with the mission of supporting clients with exceptional one-on-one expertise that puts their strategies and objectives first. Read More
Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Amanda Baran, Senior Product Manager at F'Real Beverages, as she discusses the blend-it-yourself milkshake companies latest flavor, Choco Choco Oat Shake. In this interview, Baran explains what makes the ingredients to the shake so healthy compared to similar products on the market, what specific consumer needs F'Real's products respond to, and the most significant innovations the company has contributed to the frozen novelty...
Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Kallie Goodwin, Senior Vice President of Plant-Based Beverages, as they discuss collaborations with Silk to help educate children and their families about the benefits of plant-based products, especially served at breakfast time.In this interview, Goodwin discusses how Silk and Danoe are trying to appeal their products to lactose-free communities, how they're collaborating with actor Jeremy Renner and his Camp Renervation for...
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. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Fortress Technology LLC is world renowned for its custom metal detectors, checkweighers, and X-ray systems that are pivotal for protecting diverse food industries, including dairy, bakery, meat, confec...
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. Campbell started in the truck industry as a driver. He changed directions and moved over to fleet maintenance 23 years ago. Read More
Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist sits down with Marcello Di Gregorio, Marketing Manager of Museum of Ice Cream, as they discuss the National Ice Cream Day Celebration taking place on Saturday July 20th and Sunday July 21st across all their locations in New York City, Chicago, Austin, and Singapore.In this interview, Di Gregorio discusses how National Ice Cream Day came to be, what visitors can expect from the pop-up event, and what he hopes people learn from the experience to deepen th...
Renee Henze, chief sustainability officer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), joins Dairy Foods for Episode 43 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss sustainability.Henze leads IFF’s Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy, execution, and reporting functions. She also leads the teams that drive sustainable innovation as it relates to customer engagement, sustainability, communication and marketing, responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, and community impact. ...
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. Read More
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. Founded in 1941 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, FlavorSum has seen steady growth. In fact, in 2021, the FlavorSum platform united 5 North American flavor houses to build an organization with deep food and beverage expertise. Today, the fast-growing flavor company boasts 2 manufacturing faci...
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. Izquierdo discusses supply chain challenges. Read More Sponsored by:
Darin Copeland, Public Relations Manager at Prairie Farms Dairy in Edwardsville,Ill., joins Dairy Foods for a wide-ranging conversation on several trends impacting the dairy industry. Founded in 1938, Prairie Farms relies on the freshest dairy milk from more than 600 multigenerational, independent family farms to manufacture hundreds of dairy products. These include its top-selling full-fat, 2 percent, and lowfat milks in white and flavored varieties, dozens of flavors of ice cream and frozen no...
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.DeLisio, MPH, RDN, brings a wealth of executive and professional expertise to the position. She previously served as the executive director for the Center for Wellness and Nutrition, Public Health Institute. Three years prior to that, DeLisio was a program director for the Public Health Institute. She also has written several articles for Dairy Foods. Read M...
Dairy Foods Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Marla Beurk and Judy Keenan of Dairy Management, Inc as they discuss a new program called "Innovate With Dairy" which is designed to provide smart guidance to dairy entrepreneurs and enable them to develop new products.In this interview, they discuss how their program benefits dairy workers, what consumer trends influence their work the most, how their digital resources work, and surprising research that shows how people are dissatisf...
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. She discusses dairy trends and predictions. Read More
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. Read More
