Milk Theory

In this episode of the Milk Theory Podcast, host and guest Robert Magambo trace his journey from East Africa to the United States and his career path into international logistics and customer service at Idaho Milk Products. Robert discusses the surprising science behind dairy ingredients, the role of MPCs, and the company’s global reach. The conversation blends personal stories—meeting his wife in...

Carbon Accounting & The Future of Dairy Sustainability As the dairy industry moves toward aggressive methane reduction targets, the ability to accurately track and manage emissions has never been more critical. On this episode of Milk Theory, we discuss the evolution of carbon accounting with Jessie Deelo, CEO of The Climate Source. Recorded at the ADPI conference, this conversation explores t...

Optimizing Dairy Production with AI: A Case Study with Daisy Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a vital tool for dairy processors looking to improve efficiency and reduce waste. On this episode of Milk Theory, we discuss the technical implementation of AI in dairy manufacturing with Andrew Moore, CEO of Daisy. Recorded at the ADPI conference, our conversation focuses on how AI-driven dema...

Custom Dairy Blending & Ice Cream Solutions with Idaho Milk Products In this episode of Milk Theory, we explore the technical side of dairy ingredient manufacturing at the ADPI conference in Chicago. Carol Barreiro, Business Development Manager at Idaho Milk Products, details the capabilities of their latest construction project: a cutting-edge blending facility and ice cream plant. We discuss...

Dairy Market Trends: Insights from Industry Expert Donna Berry What is driving the current resurgence in the dairy industry? In this episode of Milk Theory, we sit down with veteran analyst Donna Berry at the ADPI conference in Chicago to analyze the evolving dairy landscape. Donna shares her perspective on the return of whole milk to school menus, the impact of protein optimization in product dev...

Today on Milk Theory, we’re diving into the essential link between academia and the dairy industry. Stephanie Clark, Manager of Academic Engagement at ADPI, joins us to share her unique path—from childhood goat-keeping to becoming a leader in dairy science. Stephanie pulls back the curtain on the ADPI Ambassador Program, a vital initiative designed to bridge the gap between students and industry p...

Live from the ADPI annual meeting, Andy Powers (VP of Technical Services) discusses ADPI's sustainability work, including the Center of Excellence, the Navigator guide for new sustainability professionals, and efforts to standardize product carbon footprinting within ingredient standards. They cover the balance between farm and processing emissions, water resource concerns, verification and audit...

In this episode, Reese Clark interviews K.J. Burrington, ADPI's Vice President of Technical Development, about his journey from baking to dairy and the practical applications of milk permeate. They explore Permeate's clean flavor, mineral-driven nutrition and hydration benefits, uses in beverages and baked goods, dry vs. liquid formats, and highlights of the Dairy 360 training program and conferen...

Welcome to the final episode of Milk Theory's conversation with Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products. Jeremy explains why sustainability is here to stay, and why acceptance and leadership buy-in are essential. He shares practical advice for dairy companies: start by tracking what you already do, leverage existing programs like nutrition and workforce initiatives, engage p...

In Episode 5, Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, explains how the company embeds sustainability across its operations — from signing the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment and conducting a materiality assessment to assigning KPIs and joining the Sustainable Dairy Partnership. He describes tracking scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, setting science‑based targets, and using tra...

In this episode, Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, explains how the plant separates milk into cream, protein, and permeate, recaptures the water contained in milk for plant use, and reduces municipal water demand. He also describes how excess permeate becomes animal feed and how pretreatment solids are used as a soil amendment, creating efficient resource loops. The c...

Welcome to Milk Theory episode three. Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, explains how Idaho Milk Products is vertically integrated and what that means, and how the owner dairies use cross-vent barns, ration-based feeding with upcycled co-products, and crop rotation to improve efficiency and soil health. The episode also covers manure management systems that separate so...

Welcome to Milk Theory Episode 2. Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, breaks down scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and how the company measures and manages its environmental impact. He covers direct plant emissions from natural-gas dryers and company trucks, indirect emissions like purchased electricity and supply-chain impacts from purchased milk, and how owning a fleet imp...

Welcome to Milk Theory, the podcast that decodes the future of food. In this episode, we interview Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, about the company’s comprehensive sustainability efforts, reporting, and the role of dairy in long-term environmental and community health. They discuss the meaning of sustainability in dairy, industry frameworks, consumer misconceptions...