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Articles by Alyssa Mitchell
Opinion: Beyond the food pyramid — why the new dietary guidelines raise concerns Original
At the beginning of 2026, the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were introduced, which feature an upside-down pyramid, with various foods throughout.
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Tetra Pak looks to the future with innovations in ESL dairy packaging By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Tetra Pak TETRA TOP — One of Tetra Pak’s primary offerings for extended-shelf-life beverages is the Tetra Top, a premium package that combines the functionality and performance of a bottle with the sustainability benefits of a carton.
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CoreFX Ingredients poised to take services, offerings to next level Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Triangle Package offers clients time-tested, versatile solutions By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Triangle Packaging Machinery Co. CONTINUOUS MOTION — Pictured above is Triangle Package’s XYM Continuous Motion vertical form fill seal bagger. The machine can run bags up to 5 pounds at over 65 bags per minute while maintaining a hygienic environment.
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Novonesis brings ingredient experts together to offer enhanced solutions Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Zepnick Solutions provides full suite of engineering, equipment By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Zepnick Solutions AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS — Pictured above is one of Zepnick Solutions’ robotic palletizers. The company creates process, packaging and palletizing solutions by providing clients with the right combination of engineering services personalized for their project needs. Photo courtesy of Zepnick Solutions EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES — Pictured above is a Zepnick-designed control panel.
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OneDairy unites U.S. producers to bring quality ingredients to world Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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dsm-firmenich offers innovation backed by a century of science Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Delkor leads cheese packaging with innovation and high quality By Alyssa Mitchell Photo by Alyssa Mitchell/Cheese Market News TRAYFECTA X — Dan Altman, vice president of sales and marketing for Delkor, recently spotlighted the company’s new Trayfecta X Series case and tray former at Process Expo in Chicago. With a multi-axis servo control, the machine is capable of producing retail-ready packages, stackable club trays and standard shipping cases with just a simple changeover.
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Dairy industry growth abounds with investments, expansions Editor’s note: Plants in Progress is a special segment spotlighting new facilities and expansion in the U.S. dairy sector. As the industry works to meet new demand, growth and expansion are inevitable. Here, we provide a glimpse into new cheese and dairy plants and expansions across the country — from initial groundbreaking to full operation, and everything in between. By Alyssa Mitchell MADISON, Wis.
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Loos Machine expands, invests in technologies to serve its customers Photo courtesy of Loos Machine & Automation AUTOMATED SOLUTIONS — Loos Machine & Automation’s increased investment in automated solutions helps manufacturers address ongoing labor shortages and helps customers optimize their daily operations.
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GELPAC offers optimal packaging solutions with service top of mind Photo courtesy of GELPAC EASY OPEN — GELPAC offers multiwall paper bags for packaging food-grade powders. This model features a pull string option for easy opening. “We create this for the end user to make sure it’s easier to separate the paper from the polyethylene liner. We also have a high-quality liner in our bags to extend shelf life,” says Luc Ravenelle, vice president of sales and marketing, GELPAC.
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CRYOVAC brand grows e-commerce presence for smaller manufacturers Photo courtesy of SEE SUPERIOR SHRINK BAGS — CRYOVAC’s barrier shrink bags protect cheese from oxygen, moisture and environmental elements to maintain food quality and safety across the supply chain. Engineered to protect against physical, chemical or microbiological spoilage, these high-performance bags set the industry standard for cheese packaging.
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IFF offers innovative portfolio of full solutions for dairy industry Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Industry adds capacity for new product innovation Editor’s note: Plants in Progress is a special segment spotlighting new facilities and expansion in the U.S. dairy sector. As the industry works to meet new demand, growth and expansion are inevitable. Here, we provide a glimpse into new cheese and dairy plants and expansions across the country — from initial groundbreaking to full operation, and everything in between. By Alyssa Mitchell MADISON, Wis.
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Kerry offers sustainable nutrition, trending flavors to feed the world Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Bluegrass Ingredients Inc. offers on-trend, agile solutions, service Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins. Photo courtesy of Bluegrass Ingredients Inc.
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BW Packaging Systems provides purposeful solutions for customers Photo courtesy of BW Packaging Systems NEW AND IMPROVED — BW Packaging Systems recently introduced a new Hayssen ISB VFFS bagger offering the highest levels of sanitary design and construction available in the market today. The machine offers film and product feeding features uniquely suited to handle the ever-changing range of sustainable packaging films. By Alyssa Mitchell ST.
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Across the United States, dairy plants expand capacity, jobs Editor’s note: Plants in Progress is a special segment spotlighting new facilities and expansion in the U.S. dairy sector. As the industry works to meet new demand, growth and expansion are inevitable. Here, we provide a glimpse into new cheese and dairy plants and expansions across the country — from initial groundbreaking to full operation, and everything in between. By Alyssa Mitchell MADISON, Wis.
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Lallemand ingredient innovations protect cheese from contamination Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Südpack continues steady growth with laser focus on sustainability Photo courtesy of Südpack INTERNATIONAL GROWTH — Südpack recently opened a new facility in Poland, marking another milestone in the company's success story. The building complex is equipped with cutting-edge technology and includes expanded printing and finishing capacity. By Alyssa Mitchell OAK CREEK, Wis.
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Ornua Ingredients North America’s customer partnerships drive growth Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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New innovations, partnerships drive improvements in recycling plastics By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Huhtamaki RECYCLED CONTENT — Huhtamaki, a global sustainable packaging solutions provider, manufactures these plastic cups from recycled PET (rPET). As part of the company’s 2030 sustainability agenda, it has committed to design 100% of its products to be recyclable, compostable or reusable and to have more than 80% of raw materials it uses to be either renewable or recycled.
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Tetra Pak looks to grow shelf-stable milk use with school pilot, new size By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Dairy MAX SHELF-STABLE MILK — Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy celebrates the launch of a shelf-stable milk pilot study in the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Earlier this year, Tetra Pak teamed up with DISD and Dairy MAX to test the benefits of shelf-stable milk in nine schools throughout the district.
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Plant Ahead seeks to bring quality alternative products to U.S. market Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Ice cream demand heats up with classic flavors, global influence Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Fromagex expands to reach more U.S. customers, focuses on service Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
Spring Home and Garden Show Coming to VBC March 4-6
The 34th Annual Spring Home and Garden Show premieres March 4-6 at the Von Braun Center. The Huntsville Madison County Builders Association assembles over 125 industry experts presenting roughly 100,000 square feet of new ideas. “The Show is the premier event for building, remodeling, and garden products in the North Alabama area, bringing consumers all the latest trends and technology for the home under one roof,” Huntsville Madison County Builders Association Executive Officer Barry Oxley said.
Huntsville Music Board Announces Quarterly Meeting
Mars Music Hall will host the inaugural Huntsville Quarterly Music Meetup on March 3. The free public event will give residents a look into the future of local entertainment as well as providing opinions to the nine-member Music Board for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s exciting to have the opportunity to engage with the public after nearly two years of social distancing and lockdowns, which proved challenging for our music community,” Mayor Tommy Battle said.
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Creative Design looks to partner on innovative ingredients technology Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
The Black Crowes Fly Through Huntsville This Summer
Orion Amphitheater announced that Georgia revivalist rock band The Black Crowes have now been booked for June 16. Brothers and founding members Chris and Rich Robinson will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark debut “Shake Your Moneymaker” with a full album performance.
Orion Amphitheater Announces Chris Stapleton Tour Date
The Orion Amphitheater has announced multi-award winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton will bring his ‘All American Road Show’ tour to Huntsville on July 28. Stapleton is celebrating ‘Starting Over,’ with Huntsville marking a spot as the performer enters the seventh leg of his Road Show Tour, the first dates since the start of the pandemic.
Neil deGrasse Tyson prepares astronomy talk for Rocket City
American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on the Orion Amphitheater stage on June 8 in association with the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Tyson plans to bring his long running series, “This Just In: The Latest Discoveries of the Universe,” to Huntsville, discussing the most significant space findings from the last two years. Tyson, a PhD recipient from Columbia in astrophysics, is no stranger to the lecture stage. He has been presenting astronomical theories since age 15.
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Agropur Ingredients’ services keep customers in compliance, on trend Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins. Photo courtesy of Agropur QUALITY AND SAFETY — “Food safety is our top priority.
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Amcor e-book on snacking, finishing technologies help products stand out By Alyssa Mitchell Image courtesy of Amcor DESTINATION: SNACKIFICATION — Amcor recently launched an e-book — Destination: SNACKification — to explore what dairy brands need to know about the changing snacking landscape. The e-book touches on strategies to drive growth in the crowded cheese space; implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on cheese snacking; and how dairy brands can accelerate sustainability.
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Arla Foods Ingredients unveils milk fractionation technology Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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CoreFX introduces brand refresh, focus on ‘Health Through Nutrition’ Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Somic debuts name change, is well positioned to fill supply gaps By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Somic Packaging Inc. READYPACK — At Pack Expo Las Vegas, Somic Packaging Inc. debuted a new name and demonstrated its retail-ready ReadyPack display packaging machine, which was a qualified success with booth visitors, says Peter Fox, senior vice president of sales, Somic Packaging Inc.
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Despite labor challenges, dairy industry continues steady growth Editor’s note: Plants in Progress is a special segment spotlighting new facilities and expansion in the U.S. dairy sector. As the industry works to meet new demand, growth and expansion are inevitable. Here, we provide a glimpse into new cheese and dairy plants and expansions across the country — from initial groundbreaking to full operation, and everything in between. By Alyssa Mitchell MADISON, Wis.
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DSM’s Maxiren XDS offers superior texture, longer shelf life for cheese Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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IMAC continues to grow, invests in new culture plant near Denver headquarters Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Milk Specialties Global provides custom ingredient solutions for superior quality Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Allied Blending offers cost-effective, premium cheese ingredient solutions Range of R&D facilities provides customer edge Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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U.S. expansion brings increased cheese production, innovation Editor’s note: Plants in Progress is a special segment spotlighting new facilities and expansion in the U.S. dairy sector. As the industry works to meet new demand, growth and expansion are inevitable. Here, we provide a glimpse into new cheese and dairy plants and expansions across the country — from initial groundbreaking to full operation, and everything in between. By Alyssa Mitchell MADISON, Wis.
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Dairy Connection offers added value with custom culture blends program Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Garon Foods offers fresh flavors for on-trend, custom cheese applications Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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Wetoska Packaging Distributors continues family-owned legacy, customized service By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Wetoska Packaging Distributors FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS — Some of Wetoska Packaging Distributors’ key offerings for cheese and dairy packaging include thermoform, horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal barrier and non-barrier films; barrier and non-barrier shrink bags, pouches and gas flush liners; and injection-molded, thermoform cups and lids.
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Harpak-ULMA stays ahead of packaging trends, offers superior customer service By Alyssa Mitchell Photo courtesy of Harpak-ULMA AUTOMATION — Harpak-ULMA offers full product to pallet automated solutions. This line puts sliced cheese into a thermoforming machine, into cartons and ultimately onto a pallet for transport.
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Paz Ingredients focuses on nutrition, integrity as it approaches 25th year Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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CoreFX Ingredients shifts focus to nutrition, wellness with dairy roots Editor’s note: Welcome to Ingredient Innovation, CMN’s new segment exploring recent innovations and trends in the dairy ingredients sector. For this segment, we will profile a leader in the ingredients industry as well as share updates on mergers and acquisitions and new offerings for cheese and dairy in ingredients — where flavor begins.
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