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Cheese, Safety & Quality, Dairy Processing

Fend off bacteriophage in cheese plants

By John Lucey

Dairy Foods | January 2021

Cheese is a “living” food due to the presence of different types of bacteria and sometimes yeast and mold, depending on the cheese variety. Like any other living thing, the bacteria used in cheese can get sick.

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Cheese

Cheese snacks get innovative

By John Lucey

Dairy Foods | October 2020

Consumers want convenient, healthy and tasty snack options.

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Cheese

Cheese choices meet individual health needs

By John Lucey
Dairy Foods | August 2020

Versatile and nutrient-dense, cheese is finding new ground as a 'health’ food.

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Cheese, Cultured Products

Don’t give up on cottage cheese

By John Lucey
Dairy Foods | April 2020

The cultured product is breaking out of its diet-food reputation

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Cheese, Safety & Quality

Extending cheese shelf life

By: John Lucey
Cheese Market News | April 2020

The dairy industry is facing a challenge that is unprecedented. Due to COVID-19, schools and dine-in restaurants have closed. A big part of the foodservice industry has essentially stopped. This isn’t good news for the dairy industry since about 40% of all cheese goes into foodservice.

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Cheese

The pros and cons of high-heat treatments

By: John Lucey
Dairy Foods | January 2020

High heat may impact cheese and whey quality, but also increase yield

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