Carbon Accounting & The Future of Dairy Sustainability

As the dairy industry moves toward aggressive methane reduction targets, the ability to accurately track and manage emissions has never been more critical. On this episode of Milk Theory, we discuss the evolution of carbon accounting with Jessie Deelo, CEO of The Climate Source.

Recorded at the ADPI conference, this conversation explores the technical challenges of tracing emissions throughout the dairy value chain. Jesse explains the advantages of Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) in providing a transparent, equitable way to allocate emissions across diverse product lines. We also analyze the role of supply chain infrastructure, the necessity of co-financing climate-smart agriculture, and how procurement and operations teams can align to meet sustainability goals.

Topics covered include:

• Technical methodologies for emission allocation in dairy processing.

• Unlocking capital for long-term climate solutions.

• Bridging the gap between farm-level data and corporate reporting.

Learn more about carbon management for the dairy industry: climatesource.ag

Optimizing Dairy Production with AI: A Case Study with Daisy

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a vital tool for dairy processors looking to improve efficiency and reduce waste. On this episode of Milk Theory, we discuss the technical implementation of AI in dairy manufacturing with Andrew Moore, CEO of Daisy.

Recorded at the ADPI conference, our conversation focuses on how AI-driven demand forecasting and production planning are helping processors navigate complex market variables. Andrew explains the critical importance of data privacy through ring-fenced models and shares findings from a successful partnership with Kerry Dairy Ireland. We also look at how user-friendly, tailored dashboards are empowering plant managers to make data-backed decisions in real time.

Key Topics:

• AI-driven demand forecasting in the dairy supply chain.

• Ensuring data security with ring-fenced AI models.

• Scaling innovation from dairy to the wider food and beverage industry.

Learn more about Daisy’s AI solutions: daisy.inc

Custom Dairy Blending & Ice Cream Solutions with Idaho Milk Products

In this episode of Milk Theory, we explore the technical side of dairy ingredient manufacturing at the ADPI conference in Chicago. Carol Barreiro, Business Development Manager at Idaho Milk Products, details the capabilities of their latest construction project: a cutting-edge blending facility and ice cream plant.

We discuss the critical role of powder blending in modern food science, focusing on how custom premixes, high-protein dry-ice cream mixes, and R&D support enable brands to innovate faster. We also analyze the logistical and sustainability benefits of partnering with a domestic manufacturer equipped with the latest blending technology.

Topics covered include:

• Technical insights into custom dairy blend formulation.

• Flexible packaging and supply chain advantages.

• Utilizing Idaho Milk Products’ R&D and manufacturing infrastructure.

Explore Idaho Milk Products’ blending services: idahomilkproducts.com/blending