Technical Articles
We’re ready to design the future of dairy
By John Lucey
Hoard's Dairyman | April 2022
Thanks to the outstanding expertise of staff scientists and educators, the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) has earned a reputation for world-class innovation. Now we’re proud to invite the dairy community to
experience a new addition and renovated spaces at Babcock Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
What is milk?
By John Lucey
Cheese Market News | April 2022
We now have an emerging situation where startups are trying to manufacture cow’s milk, or, more accurately, make some components of milk, without the cow. There are several different technologies or possible approaches these startups are attempting to utilize.
ViewIt’s time to rethink whey permeate
By John Lucey
Dairy Foods | March 2022
Wisconsin produces about 30 billion pounds of whey each year. Once the protein is removed via filtration, we are left with whey permeate. The dairy industry produces a lot of whey permeate, and while the industry has found some uses for it, I believe we could think even bigger.
ViewA reality check on animal-free ‘milk’
By John Lucey
Dairy Foods | January 2022
Creating cheese with this type of milk adds distinct notes, but it also has downsides.
ViewThe advantages, disadvantages of pasture-fed cow’s milk for cheese
By John Lucey
Dairy Foods | October 2021
Milk is more than a collection of components; thus, it cannot easily be recreated in a lab.
ViewCheese joins snack food revolution
By John Lucey
Cheese Market News | September 2021
In today’s day and age, consumers expect a lot from their snacks. They want convenient, flavorful and nutritious options. The good news is that cheese is one of the few product categories that can meet the high expectations of consumers.
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