Let’s Talk Dairy

Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 66 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During the podcast, he discusses artificial intelligence (AI).

Matt Graziose, Ph. D., vice president for Regulatory Compliance at Chobani, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 65 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where he discusses protein and natural ingredients. Graziose is the vice president of nutrition and regulatory compliance at Chobani, responsible for compliance related to ingredients, manufacturing, and labeling, as well as nutrition claims and trade asso...

Jacqueline Van Schaik, global lead nutritionist, Fonterra, joins Dairy Foods for episode 64 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. During this podcast, she discusses GLP-1s and dairy. Read More

Drew DiSpirito and Joe Rotondo, founders of Smearcase, appear on Episode 63 of the "Let's Talk Dairy" podcast to discuss their frozen cottage cheese product, FroCo. Rotondo, who created his first brand, Rocky Clark, while in college, has experience in e-commerce and was named New Jersey's Best Bagel in 2018. DiSpirito, the CFO and COO of Smearcase, spent ten years in New York balancing corporate s...

Cindy Cooper, assistant director of Health and Wellness at The Dairy Alliance, discusses the Milk Dispenser Initiative in Episode 62 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. With 28 years of experience in school nutrition, she highlights how milk dispensers enhance the milk experience, increase consumption, and help schools meet USDA nutrition requirements, along with key takeaways for dairy processors....

Dairy Foods Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Nicole Pavlica, Senior Director of Milk Adjacencies for Horizon Organic, as they discuss the brand's new Real Dairy Creamers which are made from four natural ingredients and presented in three flavors: Homestyle Vanilla, Chantilly Sweet Cream and Golden Caramel.  In this interview, Pavlica explains the challenges of creating real dairy...

Jeff Mroz, co-founder of Pioneer Pastures, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 61 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. He discusses A2 milk and his company. Mroz, along with Kathryn Moos, founded Pioneer Pastures, a health company rooted in ultra-filtered milk from cows with the A2 gene. Drawing on their success building OWYN (Only What You Need) into a nationally recognized protein brand, in 2024 they la...

Scott Dahl, an award-winning creative leader who serves as chief creative officer for Nordeast Marketing Group, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 60 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where he discusses the marketing of dairy products. Dahl served in leadership roles at Betty, BBDO, and OLSON, where he helped guide creative work across a wide range of industries, including tourism, consumer packaged g...

Allison Leibovich and Regina Draper of Wayzata, Minn.-based Cargill join us for Episode 59 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast where they discuss ingredient reduction and free from. Read More

Keith Seiz, ingredient marketing expert for Erie, Colo.-based National Honey Board, joins us for Episode 58 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where he discusses honey and its relationship to dairy products. Read More

Matt Lochmann, project manager at ORBIS Corp., joins Dairy Foods for Episode 57 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss the New Dynamics of Foodservice Distribution. With 13 years at ORBIS, Lochmann has a solid understanding of the needs of dairy processors when it comes to one of their most precious commodities: Milk. Read More

Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Katie Bambacht, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs for Dairy Council, as they discuss their "Smart Swaps" initiative, which is designed to help schools meet evolving nutrition standards and student expectations.  The program offers training resources along with kid-approved breakfast recipes featuring dairy.  In this interview...

In this special episode of the "Let's Talk Dairy" podcast, Dairy Foods sits down with Denisse Colindres, nutrition communication manager for ingredient supplier Beneo, to discuss functional dairy foods and ingredients, focusing on claims for digestive health, satiety, weight management and energy support.

Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Katie Cline, Vice President of Marketing for Bubbies Ice Cream, as they discuss the brand's new Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches line, which includes Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Shortcake flavors.  In this interview, Cline explains how the flavors were selected, what makes Bubbies Ice Cream so unique compared to similar products on th...

Adam Geissler, director of strategic accounts at New York City-based Augury, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 56 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. Augury is a provider of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that improve machine health and process health. He works closely with Augury’s largest food and beverage customers to support their organizational initiatives where Augury can provi...

In this special episode of the "Let's Talk Dairy" podcast, Pure Bioscience Corporate Account Manager Cory Bifoss and Director of Technical Services AJ Bogan sit down with Dairy Foods to discuss alternative cleaning solutions for dairy membrane systems.

Ludovic Meilhac, expert partner at McKinsey & Co., joins Dairy Foods for Episode 55 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss dairy trends. Read More

Dairy Foods Magazine Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker sits down with Andrew Cannon, Associate Director of Marketing for Crystal Farms, as they discuss the brand's new Dill Pickle Shredded Cheese, a combination of Monterey Jack cheese and Dill Pickle seasoning. In this interview, Cannon explains why they chose Dill Pickle as a flavor, the most difficult aspect of creating this product, and what h...

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 &am...

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...

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...

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...

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.