Aseptic vs. Septic Sampling
According to the Oxford Dictionary, ‘aseptic’ is defined as “free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms.” Thus, according to the Oxford […]
Wash Your Hands
The spread of COVID-19 has revealed how globalized our world is today, from the pains of travel bans and widespread shortages of hand sanitizer to […]
The Perfect Tool for Dairy Producers
The dairy industry just cannot seem to win these days. After five years of depressed prices and then a few months of financial relief, Covid-19 […]
Women in Dairy
Reflecting on Women’s History Month, I wanted to share some thoughts about women in the dairy industry.
Producing a nutrient-dense food to feed our families is […]
The Sample – Our Weakest Link!?
If we trust the sampling and testing process, we are more confident in the result and can make informed decisions. To illustrate, let’s look at […]
Are There Antibiotics in My Milk?
Organic milk consumers like buying dairy products knowing that the cow that produced the milk has never received antibiotics. They also believe that the cow […]
Sometimes the Simple Answer is Best. Meet Jack.
This week I want to take the opportunity to introduce Jack van der Sanden. During his career, he has pondered many similar questions that I […]
The Vitamin D in Dairy
It seems that everyone north of the Mason-Dixon Line has been advised to take Vitamin D in the winter. In the cold tundra of a […]
Trust: Is it Glue Between Good Data and Good Teams?
A common question I ask when I meet a Quality Manager is, “Do you trust the data from your process?” It’s a simple question, that […]
Anticipated Action of the FDA on ‘Milk’ Alternative Products
Milk alternative manufacturers are vigorously fighting to keep the word ‘Milk’ on their labels. The producers of almond, oat, soy, and rice ‘milk’ drinks love having […]