Let’s Talk Dairy

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 sub...

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...

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 sacrificin...

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 Eng...

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 b...

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 identifyi...

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,...

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...

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 expert...

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 product...

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 lact...

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 sy...

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 visit...

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,...

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...

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 per...

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 di...

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 th...

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

Kimberlee (K.J.) Burrington, vice president of Technical Development for Elmhurst, Ill.-based American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), joins us for Episode 36 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast. Burrington also serves as author of Dairy Foods’ “Culturally Speaking” article.  Read More

Rebecca Marquez joins Dairy Foods for Episode 35 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss packaging. Marquez was hired at Herndon, Va.-based PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing, in 2016 as a manager of business intelligence, responsible for the execution and analysis of PMMI’s internal market research projects. Due to her proven track record of success in quantitative and qualit...