Dairy Foods

06/05/2026

Big news from Icon Foods. It launched TagaLite, a tagatose sweetener designed to deliver sugar-like functionality and sweetness without added sugars on the Nutrition Facts Panel.

Courtesy of Icon Foods

The launch follows the FDA’s clarification that tagatose no longer needs to be declared as an added sugar, expanding use of the ingredient in reduced-sugar and better-for-you formulations.

06/05/2026

Do you think protein is the biggest thing in dairy today? Matt Graziose, Ph.D., vice president for Regulatory Compliance at Chobani, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 65 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.

Courtesy of Chobani

Matt Graziose, Ph.D., Vice President of Regulatory Compliance at Chobani, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 65 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss protein and natural ingredients.

06/04/2026

Big partnership between Darigold and Actus Nutrition. It combines Darigold's dairy production scale and Actus's specialty protein expertise to unlock "new value across the commercial supply chain."

Courtesy of Darigold

In Jerome, Idaho, Actus will purchase and assume operation of Darigold's milk protein plant with continued quality milk supply from Darigold's member-owners. In Sunnyside, Darigold will produce and supply high-value whey products to Actus under a long-term commercial agreement. Darigol...

06/04/2026

It's National Dairy Month! Check out our special feature from Heather Anfang, executive vice president, Dairy Foods for Land O'Lakes.


Courtesy of Land O'Lakes

U.S. dairy demand is soaring, with consumers rediscovering its nutritional and flavorful benefits. This National Dairy Month, we celebrate the innovation, resilience, and vital role of farmers, especially women, in shaping the industry’s bright future.

06/03/2026

Big news on the advocacy front. The International Dairy Foods Association expanded its government relations and advocacy operations.

Courtesy of IDFA

The expanded team is led by Chelsie Keys, senior vice president, government relations, and includes Rob Rosado, vice president, legislative affairs, who for six years has elevated IDFA’s advocacy efforts and Adam Tarr, vice president, legislative affairs, who joined IDFA in March. IDFA also announ...

06/03/2026

What does Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow have to do with BODYARMOUR's latest beverage? Check out this new beverage launch.

To support the launch, BODYARMOR is also introducing Fitness Never Rests, a new digital campaign featuring longtime brand partner and professional football quarterback Joe Burrow.

06/02/2026

Lactaid introduced Sunday Dairies. This summer-long campaign features pop-ups, weekly content, and a nationwide sweepstake that puts LACTAID Ice Cream at the center of the Sunday moment.

Courtesy of Kenvue

This summer, LACTAID Sunday Dairies is delivering even more ways to indulge all season long — from free LACTAID Ice Cream pop-ups in New York City and Los Angeles to a nationwide sweepstake offering the chance to win a year's supply of LACTAID Ice Cream.

06/02/2026

Happy National Dairy Month! ❣️We love 🥛🧀🍦🍨all things dairy!
Check out our website for new products, plant profiles, market trends and so much more!
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06/01/2026

Membrane Technology Forum, presented by Dairy Foods, is coming up this month! Learn about its terrific schedule and much more.

Educational session at the Membrane Technology Forum examines how dairy processors are using membrane technologies to support production optimization and expand higher-value ingredient opportunities across dairy streams.

06/01/2026

Big news from Idaho Milk Products. It celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its new ice cream and powder blending facility in Jerome, Idaho!

Courtesy of Idaho Milk Products

The facility supports a wide range of production capabilities — from premium ice cream novelties to bulk formats and custom dairy formulations. Idaho Milk Products can produce up to 54,000 novelty ice cream items per hour, including stick bars, sandwiches, and cones, with options for variegates, i...