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Dairy yogurt naturally packs a wealth of nutrition in a variety of delicious options. Find out how dairy yogurt can be part of your healthy lifestyle.

Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm.

If you are considering a value-added dairy foods business, a useful approach for gathering information and making an informed decision may be to consider forming a profit team.

For established dairy food processors, offering co-packing services offers the opportunity to fully utilize resources and generate additional revenue. This article reviews considerations before venturing into co-packing.

Learn why milk quality matters for processing success, what influences it, and how testing and best practices help maintain quality from cow to creamery.

Learn from experienced processors about planning, designing, and launching an on-farm creamery—from feasibility and construction to equipment, infrastructure, and starting operations.

Learn to select products that fit your resources and market, ensure quality and consistency, and explore seasonal offerings to diversify your dairy product line.

This webinar introduces dairy processors to food safety regulations, planning steps under FSMA, and labeling compliance to support a strong regulatory foundation.

Hiring a co-packer can help farms launch value-added products without needing to invest in processing facilities and equipment. This guide outlines key benefits, questions to ask, and tips for building a successful partnership.

Many dairy foods have federal standards based on composition, manufacturing, and quality requirements that must be met for the legal labeling of a product.

All dairy food processors and raw milk providers must obtain a permit for the products they sell through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

This article helps small and on-farm processors troubleshoot milk flavor problems by establishing a sensory program and learning how to identify off-flavors.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture oversees dairy foods manufacturing to ensure safety and compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Consumer concerns about online shopping continue to exist, deterring more widespread use. To counter these concerns, there are several steps that businesses can take to enhance their online presence and encourage online purchasing.

Una tarea importante al iniciar una nueva empresa es elaborar un plan de negocios que sea una "hoja de ruta" para guiar el futuro del negocio o la empresa.

E-mail marketing campaigns can provide a good return on investment, having a potentially larger impact than search engines, displays, print, TV, and nontraditional methods like text messaging.

Exploring the merits and drawbacks of co-packing, including considerations such as product specifications, food safety, milk transport, and delineating the responsibilities of both farmers and co-packers will be discussed.

Our Extension experts will review how understanding the capital requirements for dairy processing is crucial, as it heavily relies on financial backing for smooth operation, assessing cash flow demands, and outlining short and long-term expenditures for the entire farm operation.

The Penn State Extension Food Safety Plans for Small-Scale Cheesemakers helps cheesemakers conduct risk assessments of their processes and develop a Food Safety System for their facility.

Dr. Kevin Harvatine will share recent fat supplement research at Penn State and insights into how dietary fat affects milk fat-melting properties.

Learn how claiming your business on Google can benefit your online presence and watch a demonstration of the process.

Setting up a laboratory to assess raw milk quality and finished dairy products on the farm is an undertaking that can require additional equipment and technical knowledge.

An important task in starting a new venture is to develop a business plan, which is a "road map" to guide the future of a business or venture.

Shipping of dairy foods directly to consumers is on the rise as online purchases are increasing. This article covers essential packaging and shipping issues that dairy processors will need for success.

A solid understanding of customer needs and types of communication and complaining customers will position you to provide a high-quality online customer communication experience.