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The Dairy Download

The Dairy Download

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A podcast series presented by the International Dairy Foods Association and Ever.Ag. The Dairy Download is a 30-minute podcast hosted by Phil Plourd and Kathleen Noble Wolfley of Ever.Ag that covers dairy market news and offers fresh guest commentary on the consumer and policy trends shaping dairy. Breezy and informative, The Dairy Download takes listeners through a top-line report on the CME dairy markets, and then dives into the headlines and trends shaping dairy production, consumption and marketing with industry experts, market analysts, and leaders from across food and beverage. The Dairy Download is available wherever you get your podcasts, as well as for direct download from https://www.idfa.org/thedairydownload.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 119 - Investment Across New York's Dairy Supply Chain
    Jul 14 2026

    New York is home to one of the nation's leading dairy regions and continued investment of $2.8 Billion across the dairy supply chain is helping drive growth, innovation and opportunity for farmers, processors and local communities. This episode of The Dairy Download explores how dairy leaders are working to meet evolving consumer demand, strengthen the industry's future and support the economic vitality of the Northeast.

    Tune in for insights from Thomas Chartrand, CFO of Byrne Dairy, and Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Executive Director of the Northeast Dairy Producers Association, as they discuss dairy investment in New York, emerging opportunities and challenges for the industry and what's next for dairy production and processing in the region.

    If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.

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    31 mins
  • Ep. 118 - Trends Driving Dairy in Today's Restaurant Industry
    Jun 29 2026

    Dairy continues to shape the way restaurants innovate—appearing across menus in familiar favorites and trend-forward applications. This episode of The Dairy Download explores how dairy is being used to deliver flavor, functionality and versatility and how it's evolving in today’s foodservice landscape.

    Tune in for insights from Bret Thorn, Senior Food and Beverage Editor atNation’s Restaurant News, and Ryan Smith, President and CEO of Rubix Foods!

    If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 117 - Social Media and the Future of Dairy Consumer Engagement
    Jun 16 2026

    From integrated marketing campaigns to farmer-led storytelling, this episode of The Dairy Download explores the strategies dairy organizations are using to strengthen consumer connections and build brand relevance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In this discussion, we examine how companies are leveraging social media, influencer partnerships and authentic content to engage audiences, enhance transparency and elevate the voice of the dairy industry.

    Tune in for insights from Austin Blythe, Marketing Director with Tillamook County Creamery Association and Valerie Morrow, Director of Social Media at Dairy Farmers of America!

    If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Lindsay Gold at lgold@idfa.org.

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    40 mins
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