Processors

The new facility will expand processing capacity in a state not traditionally known for dairy manufacturing while creating about 100 jobs in southwest Missouri.
Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment in Pennsylvania could create a major new market for more than 3 billion lbs of milk while tapping into the growing demand for protein-rich dairy products.
Billion-dollar processor investments, 200-metric sustainability audits and farmer diversification strategies converge in New York state’s dairy boom.
The December closure highlights paradox of growing milk production but shrinking processing capacity as industry consolidates toward fewer, larger plants.
Unprecedented processing investment across 19 states signals confidence in export growth and domestic demand for high-protein dairy foods.
As farm numbers shrink, a massive wave of investment signals unprecedented confidence in dairy’s next chapter.
Historic investment will add 180 million pounds of annual capacity as farmer-owned co-op positions for domestic and global growth.
The Illinois-based dairy cooperative shuts down Shullsburg Creamery and White Hill Cheese plants, dealing an economic blow to the small Wisconsin town.
Coca-Cola’s $4 billion dairy subsidiary has suspended U.S. operations after a cyberattack compromised production systems — a stark reminder that the dairy industry is now a prime target for digital criminals.
A boom in high-tech processing capacity is redrawing the map for the U.S. dairy farmer, creating new hubs from Kansas to Idaho.
U.S. milk production hits 20.6 billion lb. as the national herd reaches a 30-year high, driven by extreme cow efficiency and a massive 21% surge in Kansas expansion.
By trading volume for high-value components and investing $11 billion in infrastructure, U.S. dairy is evolving from a fluid milk nation into the world’s premier nutrient-dense global powerhouse.
Phil Plourd describes why the industry feels simultaneously constrained and full of opportunity.
The new facility in Jerome brings ice cream manufacturing and dry blending together under one roof.
Four workers were injured, one critically, after an electrical arc flash triggered an evacuation at a Dairy Farmers of America processing facility in New Wilmington, Pa.
Fueled by 19 months of herd expansion and record efficiency, the U.S. dairy industry hits a 16-month growth streak, marking its most aggressive production run in over two decades.
The move comes as Danone consolidates plant-based production across its U.S. network while investing in other dairy and nutrition categories.
America’s largest retailer has opened its third milk processing plant, this time in Robinson, Texas.
As milk pricing signals shift and Holsteins improve components, some dairies are rethinking the role of Jerseys and adjusting breeding strategies to build cows that better fit today’s market.
A new 96,000-square-foot processing facility in Tyler, Texas, adds automated packaging, more storage and the capacity to quadruple milk production.
The ultra-filtered milk and protein shake brand is adding production lines, creating 150 jobs, and doubling down on Michigan as consumer demand for value-added dairy continues to grow.
Kansas is witnessing explosive dairy growth as new processing infrastructure and structural advantages pull producers away from traditional hubs like California toward the Sunflower State.
In a significant leadership transition at California Dairies Inc. (CDI), Rob Vandenheuvel has been appointed as the new president and CEO, effective November 1.
A newly appointed CEO prepares to lead Bongards into the future, and the company looks to solidify its position as a leader in quality cheese production and further expand its global reach in the dairy market.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2026 opens today.
New York is emerging as a significant force in dairy processing, fueled by considerable industry investments poised to transform its agricultural landscape.
Branching out from their signature ultra-filtered milk products lineup, fairlife is stepping into the real dairy coffee creamer arena.
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