Labor struggles, a lack of commodities and supply chain snarls continue to drive product shortages, keeping selection limited and shelves a little less full. These same issues are also leading to a lack of packaging for in-demand goods. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with two executives finding new ways to get the right products into consumer hands.

Joining us first is Seth Teply, President and CEO of Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. From a clamor for paper to a deficit of resin, he sheds light on the products seeing the most demand and the biggest shortages. He also discusses Tetra Pak’s focus on sustainability and how packaging can be used to connect with consumers.

Next, we speak with Murray Bain, Vice President of Marketing for Stanpac. From glass milk bottles to ice cream pints, he talks about Stanpac’s evolution in the dairy packaging space. He also talks about what’s driving today’s challenges and when – or if – we’ll see an end of packaging shortages.

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Cows make milk. Milk makes money. But how do producers build the farms, facilities and herds needed to generate profits and a steady stream of dairy products? In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, two leaders in the agricultural banking space offer their thoughts on today’s lending landscape.

First up is Michael Reecy, Vice President – Dairy Industry at Farm Credit Services of America. The South Dakota resident tells us which parts of the dairy industry are growing and where he’s seeing contraction. He also discusses challenges facing dairy producers and how FCSA is helping overcome those obstacles.

Next, we speak with Jackson Takach, Chief Economist and Senior Director of Strategy, Research and Analytics with Farmer Mac. He talks about consolidation trends in ag banking and the dairy industry as well as what higher interest rates might mean for the space.

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U.S. dairy exports outperformed in 2021 thus far. While that would have been remarkable in its own right, it was all the more amazing given the port, shipping and trucking obstacles exporting companies encountered along the way. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we talk with two experts keeping up a steady flow of shipments despite snarls at U.S. ports.

First up is Derik Toy, Director of Supply Chain at DairyAmerica, the world’s largest milk powder marketer. He discusses the company’s struggles with getting products to customers on time, and how DairyAmerica is reconfiguring its supply chain to overcome those issues. He also gives his outlook on when congestion and delays might ease.

Next, we speak with Mark Benson, Chief Procurement Officer and Vice President of Government Affairs and Global Responsibility at Leprino Foods. Utilizing different ports, establishing new logistics hubs and adding labor – all are strategies the company is adopting to help keep its products moving. What else needs to happen to ease port congestion? Benson offers his thoughts.

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From strong retail sales to higher prices, from healthy export interest to labor shortages, 2021 presented a number of tailwinds and headwinds for the dairy industry. In a special, year-end episode of The Dairy Download, a panel of experts recaps this year’s dairy markets and gives a sneak peek into 2022.

Joining our year-end episode are Sara Dorland, managing partner at Ceres Dairy Risk Management, who gives her outlook on US milk production growth in the year ahead. We also feature Patti Smith, CEO of DairyAmerica, shedding light on export opportunities for US product amid sluggish global milk supplies and logistics snarls. And Mike McCully, owner of The McCully Group, discusses how energy, fertilizer and other international pressures could weigh on domestic dairy prices.

They’re joined by hosts Phil Plourd and Kathleen Noble Wolfley. What got them though this volatile and memorable year?  Tune in and subscribe to find out.

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Whether they’re picking up produce at a grocery store or a burger at their favorite restaurant, Americans are facing higher food bills. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we talk to two experts about the factors pushing prices higher.

First up is Dr. Ricky Volpe, who teaches courses in food retail, supply chain management, transportation and logistics and data analysis at Cal Poly. While food inflation isn’t a new phenomenon, he tells us why it’s dominating today’s headlines. Volpe also discusses the reasons we have fewer options at our local grocery stores.

Next, we speak with Susan Quam, Executive Vice President of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. She discusses food inflation, labor shortages and other challenges facing the nonprofit’s 7,000 members. Quam also talks about Wisconsin’s favorite foods.

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From finding enough truck drivers to sourcing ocean containers, overcoming logistics challenges is a daily – and costly – issue. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we speak with two experts who offer insights into how the dairy industry might solve those puzzles.

First up is Roger Cryan, Chief Economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation. From farm to fork, supply chain and logistics snarls are disrupting the flow of goods and pushing up prices to produce and buy food. Cryan discusses when these headaches might ease – and how much we’ll be paying for holiday meals in the meantime.

Next up is Dustin Braun, Vice President of Logistics and Planning at Land O’Lakes. As the cooperative’s top logistician, his role includes collaboration with employees, retail partners, transportation providers and plants. Hear his insights into how that network is ensuring the right product arrives in the right places at the right times.

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Stuffed crust, extra cheese, no anchovies! Americans place plenty of pizza orders each year, and the pandemic only sharpened our appetites for hot-and-ready pies. In the first episode of The Dairy Download’s fourth season, two experts give us the deep dish on pizza consumption trends.

First up is Christopher Thomas-Moore, Vice President of Media, Digital Marketing and Product Development for Domino’s. He tells us how the brand uses technology – including delivery robots – to bring pizza straight to customers’ doorsteps. He also gives us the scoop on Domino’s new, cheesy offerings.

Next up is Jonathan Maze, Editor-in-Chief of Restaurant Business Magazine. How much pizza are people really eating? Where are they enjoying a slice? And are they paying a bit extra for their pizza and fast food generally? Maze weighs in on current consumption trends and the next big thing in pizza.

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Butter and ice cream. Sustainability and innovation. Capacity and labor. After a year on the air, The Dairy Download is taking a look back at its most insightful guests and groundbreaking topics.

Join hosts Phil Plourd and Kathleen Noble Wolfley for a review of the podcast’s first 23 episodes. Who has the best track record with fearless predictions? What’s the one stat you need to know as we head toward 2022? What did our guests have to say about the best way to enjoy ice cream? We offer our perspectives.

The Dairy Download will take a quick break after this episode and return for a fourth season soon! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and stay up-to-date with extra sharp market and policy insights.

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A lack of workers. An increase in COVID cases. An aging labor force. They’re all issues facing US employers as they struggle to fill jobs today and prepare for the labor pool of tomorrow. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we talk with two guests about efforts to overcome workforce woes.

First up is Carolyn Lee, Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute. Her role includes preparing the workforce for an ever-evolving manufacturing industry. She discusses efforts to recruit more women, veterans and youth, and why manufacturing is a desirable career.

Next, we speak with Dante DeAntonio, Senior Economist with Moody’s Analytics. He dives into recent job reports and what’s kept employees out of the workforce. Will those obstacles clear up anytime soon? DeAntonio weighs in.

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No matter where they eat, Americans love dairy. That’s good news as processors ramp up capacity, bringing additional cheese, butter and milk products to dining rooms and kitchen tables across the country. In the latest episode of The Dairy Download, we talk with two leaders helping satisfy healthy appetites for dairy products.

First up is Tim Gomez, who was among the founders of Kansas Dairy Ingredients and is CEO of KDI Cheese Company. He discusses how the company’s plant expansion in Hugoton, Kansas, will fill an increase in demand for dairy products – including European-style butter. What’s so great about butter that’s 85% fat? Gomez fills us in.

Joining us next is George Chappell, Vice President of Dairy Operations at Glanbia Nutritionals. Last year, the company opened its latest venture, WMC, which is now processing about 8 million pounds of milk per day. Chappell talks about the process of creating fresh and delicious cheese at the innovative new plant.

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