The Dairy Download
A podcast series presented by the International Dairy Foods Association and Ever.Ag. The Dairy Download is a 30-minute podcast hosted by Phil Plourd and Kathleen Noble Wolfley of Ever.Ag that covers dairy market news and offers fresh guest commentary on the consumer and policy trends shaping dairy. Breezy and informative, The Dairy Download takes listeners through a top-line report on the CME dairy markets, and then dives into the headlines and trends shaping dairy production, consumption and marketing with industry experts, market analysts, and leaders from across food and beverage. The Dairy Download is available wherever you get your podcasts, as well as for direct download from https://www.idfa.org/thedairydownload.
Episodes
What's shaping the future of organic dairy products? How has demand for organic evolved and how has the marketplace changed? What are the challenges and opportunities faced by organic producers?
This week on The Dairy Download, we are joined by experts with insights into the market for organic dairy products: Tom Chapman, co-CEO for the Organic Trade Association; and Cheree Tauschek, executive vice president of membership with...
We are celebrating five years of The Dairy Download with a very special episode featuring two dairy trade association leaders!
How is the dairy industry evolving? What challenges and opportunities are dairy farmers and processors facing today? How are policy decisions being made in Washington, D.C. affecting the industry nationwide?
This week on The Dairy Download, we are joined by Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the Inte...
What is driving consumer demand for beef? What role are dairy-beef crosses playing in the beef market now and in the future? What is being done to improve the productivity of dairy-beef animals?
This week on The Dairy Download, we are joined by experts who help us dive into beef-on-dairy: Brett Stuart, founding partner of Global Agri-Trends, and Lee Leachman, CEO of Leachman Cattle. Tune in now to learn more!
Pizza and dairy go hand in hand. What cheese trends are popular in the pizza world? What are pizzeria operators looking for in terms of pizza cheese? What is in store for the future of pizza?
This week on The Dairy Download, we are joined by experts in pizza and cheese: Kelly Norton, senior director, enterprise brand for Grande Cheese Company, and Derek Lee, restauranter and owner of Pizza Brutta. Tune in now to hear this piping hot...
Ice cream consumers today are chasing bold flavors, cleaner labels, and nostalgic experiences. How do consumer trends impact flavor and product development? Where is the future of ice cream heading? How will the supply chain react to new demands?
This week on The Dairy Download, we hear from three ice cream experts: Logan Cisewski, technical sales manager and application specialist at IRCA Group, along with Rich Draper, CEO and co-...
Butterfat levels continue to climb in the nation’s dairy herd. How is domestic demand impacting this trend? What nutritional factors move the needle when it comes to producing more butterfat? What can the dairy industry do to utilize this extra butterfat?
Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts who are tuned in to milk production and demand across the country: Corey Geiger, lead economist fo...
How has technology impacted the way dairy farms are managed? How have the components of milk—like fat and protein content—changed in the dairy herd over time, and what’s driving those changes? What's next for dairy farmers as processing capacity expands?
Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from four special guests who work at the dairy farm level. They also happen to be family members of our podcast...
Where is the industry seeing increases in dairy processing capacity? What factors are driving this change? How are dairy farmers responding to this growth in demand?
Listen to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who are tuned in to the factors influencing dairy processing capacity increases across the country: Rick Naerebout, CEO of Idaho Dairymen's Association; and Betsy Erdelyi, managing di...
How are sweeteners developed to meet the flavor profile and nutrition needs for dairy products? How can flavors like vanilla be used to enhanced yogurts and frozen desserts? What innovations are on the horizon in this space?
Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who work at the forefront of innovation in sweeteners and flavors: Melissa Kaczmarczyk, PhD, MPH, principal scientist for North ...
How can dairy drive performance for athletes and gamers? What are the benefits of drinking milk both for nutrition and hydration? How can we increase public awareness of the sports nutrition implications of dairy products?
Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two guests who are keyed in to all things dairy and sports nutrition: Leslie Bonci, owner of the nutrition consulting company Active Eating A...
What exciting opportunities are on the horizon for the dairy supply chain? Where is the industry seeing growth, and where are there opportunities for investment? How can the industry come together to tackle today's challenges?
Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear three CEOs who are leading forward in the dairy industry. Daragh Maccabee, CEO of Idaho Milk Products; Joe Diglio, President and CEO of ...
What tariffs are currently in place? How will these tariffs impact dairy industry growth? What is the long term outlook for U.S. trade relations?
Join us for this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear from a panel of three experts on trade and the U.S. dairy market. Jeffrey Weiss, partner at Steptoe LLP; Matt Gould, senior director at Ever.Ag; and Joe Glauber, PhD, research fellow emeritus in the director general's ...
Many cultured dairy products like kefir and skyr have established a growing presence in the U.S. market. What makes these products popular among U.S. consumers? What market trends lie ahead for these products?
Tune in to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear insights from two experts driving cultured dairy brands: Julie Smolyansky, president and chief executive officer of Lifeway Foods, and David Greci, brand direct...
Strong leadership is critical to ensure that the dairy industry continues to grow, innovate and thrive. What makes a good leader? How can leaders step up to support their teams and continue building a successful future for the dairy industry?
Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two distinguished leaders in the dairy industry: Sheryl Meshke, CEO of Associated Milk Producers Inc., and Patricia Stroup, form...
Dairy provides 13 essential nutrients that are central to good health for Americans. However, there are still barriers to accessing these benefits for many communities across the country. What health and nutrition benefits do dairy products offer to improve health outcomes? How can the dairy industry partner with physicians to communicate dairy's health benefits?
Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from ...
U.S. Secretary of Heath and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, pledging to implement its agenda through federal policymaking, while Congress forms a MAHA Caucus to explore legislative avenues. How will this movement affect policy change in food, agriculture, and nutrition?
Hear from two experts on food policy: Brian Ronholm, director of food policy for Consumer Re...
Snacking is another great opportunity for Americans to consume dairy in their day-to-day lives. What trends are on the rise for snack foods? And how does dairy fit in as a healthy snack option?
Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts on dairy products for snacking: Rod Hogan, senior vice president of new platform development at Sargento, and Dhriti Batra, brand director for Lactalis Heritage Dai...
As we kick off 2025, what are the trends, surprises, highs and lows shaping dairy markets? How did consumer demand fluctuate last year? What opportunities are there for growth in the coming year?
Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from our panel of dairy market experts: Eric Meyer, president of HighGround Dairy, Rebecca Wallick, senior director for dairy sourcing & policy with HP Hood, and Mary Ledman, g...
The holiday season is here! What holiday trends impact consumer demand for dairy? How does dairy show up in delicious holiday delights?
Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download as we talk with two experts who can help us dive into holiday dairy flavors, trends, recipes, and more: Tyler Holm, CEO of Horizon Organic Dairy, and Matt Flavin, West Division Sales Manager for Cheese Merchants.
New market access and increased exports continue to be key priorities for the dairy industry. What is the current trade outlook for dairy? What could new tariffs mean for dairy trade? What are the opportunities for growth under the incoming administration and new Congress?
Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts tuned into all things trade policy to help us understand what's next for dairy:...
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