IDFA - International Dairy Foods Association
09/22/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/22/2026 05:42
The Dairy Download - The Dairy Plant of the Future
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Advances in automation, artificial intelligence, membrane filtration and digital technologies are transforming the dairy processing plant. In this episode of The Dairy Download, we explore how innovation is helping dairy manufacturers improve efficiency, optimize operations and prepare for the future of dairy production.
Tune in for insights from Rachel McGinness, RD&E Program Leader at Ecolab, and Jared Helenic, Technology and Innovation Product Specialist at Infor. This conversation examines emerging filtration technologies, the growing role of automation and data-driven decision-making, advancements in cleaning and sanitation, AI-powered performance improvements and what the dairy processing plant of the future could look like over the next five to ten years.
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Witty, fast-moving and stacked with dynamic guests, The Dairy Download offers sharp insights in a neat, 30-minute package. Phil Plourd and Kathleen Wolfley host each episode, leading listeners through a rundown of action in the CME markets and things to watch, while going in depth with guests on consumer, market and policy trends shaping dairy.
Wonks, nerds, data hounds and tech evangelists are welcome. Listeners get the perspectives of various industry experts who can unpack challenging issues in fun and interesting ways.
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