Dairy Processing - June 2021 - 6

COMMENTARY
EDITORIAL
Kristen Putch
Managing Editor
Donna Berry
Pamela Accetta Smith
Lynn Petrak
New normal
For the past year, we have had to make quick, drastic
changes to our everyday lives. COVID-19 set the world on
its ear, forcing us to adapt to the rapid changes happening
around us. We had to accept our 'new normal' and for the
last 15 months, that 'new normal' has continued to evolve,
especially as we now see light at the end of the tunnel.
For the dairy industry, adjusting to a 'new normal' isn't
an unfamiliar concept. For Sosland Publishing Co., Dairy
Processing's parent company with a nearly 100-year history
of covering the food industry, we've seen all segments of
the food industry have pivoted quickly in response to the
everchanging landscapes of health and nutrition, safety
standards, technology and innovation. What was once new
and exciting, quickly becomes the status quo, because
companies know they have to adapt while keeping their eyes
on the next big thing.
In this issue, we focus on what's ahead for dairy
processors. From clean label to the latest advancements in
metal detection technologies, we
look at the latest iteration of 'normal'
for the industry. Smaller cheese
brands found ways to innovate and
thrive during the pandemic, while
HP Hood, which is celebrating
its 175th anniversary this year, is
looking forward, with an eye on
sustainability. In short, keeping up is
just part of the job.
So, while the rest of us continue
to figure out what our 'new normal' looks like in the months
ahead, we can expect the industry to keep doing what it does,
because for dairy a 'new normal' is nothing new.
KRISTEN PUTCH
Managing editor
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Contributing Editors
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Publisher
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