Kristen Putch

Kansas City

I write about cheese for a living 🧀 Forever a wanderer✈️ New Yorker by birth, Kansas Citian by chance📍🗺 @SyracuseU//@NewhouseSU alum 🍊Views are my own.

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IFT panel to tackle state of food policy

3 days ago | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

CHICAGO – The state of food policy in 2025 is just one of many critical topics that will be tackled at IFT FIRST, being held July 13-16, in Chicago. As consumer demand for cleaner labels and natural alternatives grows, global food and beverage manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to reformulate products and replace synthetic additives, including colors, preservatives and other functional ingredients.
DairyTech to address logistics, technology

3 days ago | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

WASHINGTON – The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and supply chain software and services supplier Ever.Ag will host the fourth annual DairyTech conference in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 29-30 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The event will bring together industry leaders, innovators and experts to explore the latest innovations in food and beverage supply chains, from the farm to the plant.
Daisy Brand breaks ground on Iowa processing facility

1 month ago | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

BOONE, IOWA -- Daisy Brand officially broke ground on a new $676 million dairy processing facility in Boone, Iowa, on May 20, marking the company’s largest expansion to date. The 750,000-sq-ft plant will focus on producing sour cream and cottage cheese, aiming to meet growing consumer demand for these products. The facility is expected to create 255 jobs and will source milk from 43,000 cows daily, according to a local news station.
Daisy Brand LLC | Dairy Processing

1 month ago | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch |Brooke Just |Donna Berry

The plant is expected to create 255 jobs and will source milk from 43,000 cows daily.
ADPI appoints new president and CEO

2 months ago | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

Elmhurst, Ill. – The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) has announced the appointment of Patricia Smith as its incoming chief executive officer and president. She will begin serving as CEO-elect and president-elect on May 19, ahead of officially stepping into the full role on July 1. Smith brings more than 30 years of experience in the dairy industry, with a strong background in strategic planning, sales, marketing, finance, operations and supply chain management.
ADPI/ABI conference to address industry challenges

2 months ago | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

As the dairy industry continues to innovate and evolve, the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) and the American Butter Institute (ABI) are preparing to address a number of industry challenges at the 2025 ADPI/ABI Annual Conference. Taking place from April 27 to 29 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, the conference will give industry leaders, experts and stakeholders a unique opportunity to connect, learn and shape the future of dairy.
Valued and empowered: Saputo's award-winning workforce approach

Mar 25, 2025 | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

At Saputo, the company’s leaders believe that an inclusive workplace is fundamental to its success. “Saputo is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace that supports the growth and well-being of all employees, with a special focus on women and minorities,” said Dominick Bombino, president and chief operating officer for Saputo’s USA dairy division.
Hilmar cuts ribbon at new Kansas facility

Mar 17, 2025 | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

DODGE CITY, KAN. -- Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of whey ingredients, celebrated the official opening of the company's newest manufacturing site in Dodge City, Kan. Leaders from Hilmar were joined by Kansas Governor Kelly, US Senator Jerry Moran and other federal, state and local officials to officially mark the start of production of Hilmar cheese in Kansas.
Registration open for Caifornia dairy innovation conference

Jan 15, 2025 | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

The annual Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference will bring together professionals from across the dairy industry, including producers, processors, suppliers and researchers from Feb. 18-20 in Shell Beach, Calif. Carmen Licon, Ph.D., director of the Dairy Products Technology Center at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, said that the event aims to highlight recent innovations and market opportunities, fostering growth within the dairy sector.
Plant of the future: Suntado prioritizing efficiency, innovation

Jan 7, 2025 | dairyprocessing.com | Kristen Putch

BURLEY, IDAHO — Nestled in Idaho’s Magic Valley, a new fluid milk contract manufacturer is working to meet surging demand for aseptic/ultra-high temperature (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL) beverages. Burley, Idaho-based Suntado LLC broke ground on its new facility in August 2022 and fully opened its doors for commercial business in June of this year.