Dairy processing depends on automated pasteurisation, filling, and refrigeration running around the clock. Connected batch controls and farm-to-plant telemetry mean a ransomware hit or a tampered process setpoint can spoil product, halt lines, and endanger food safety.
Toolkits, portals and standards relevant to this sector.
Curated learning guide by Robert M. Lee compiling foundational books, training courses, standards, labs, tools, and reference materials.
Legislative coverage of the U.S. Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, explaining proposed requirements for biennial cybersecurity assessments of the agriculture and food sector.
University of Guelph feature describing the Cyber Science Lab's agri-food cybersecurity initiative, including AI-powered monitoring, tabletop exercises and cybersecurity self-assessment tools.
Open-access research paper proposing PrivChain, a privacy-preserving blockchain framework that combines Hyperledger Fabric and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to enable secure provenance, traceability, a
IEEE conference paper proposing a real-time food supply chain traceability system that integrates HACCP, blockchain, IoT, and BigchainDB to improve food safety, transparency and trust.
IEEE conference paper presenting AgriBlockIoT, a decentralized IoT-enabled blockchain traceability platform for agri-food supply chains
IEEE paper proposing a Food Supply Chain Traceability System (FSCTS) using Ethereum smart contracts and IPFS to improve secure, scalable, and tamper-resistant food traceability.
IEEE conference paper describing the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled blockchain food traceability system integrating QR codes, RFID, and barcodes to improve food safety and transparency.
Peer-reviewed open-access paper proposing a Hyperledger Fabric-based blockchain platform for secure, tamper-resistant agri-food supply chain traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Briefings, workshops and gatherings for this sector.
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Center for Dairy Research
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European Dairy Association
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Center for Dairy ResearchThought-leadership written for this sector.
Research and briefings covering this sector.
Alfa Laval’s Annual & Sustainability Report 2025 provides an overview of the company’s financial performance, strategic priorities, sustainability progress and contribution to global challenges across energy, food and water, and marine industries. The report combines business and sustainability reporting to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive view of Alfa Laval’s performance and long-term direction.
August 14, 2026
A comprehensive technical reference covering dairy processing technologies and production practices from raw milk through finished dairy products.
August 7, 2026
The Spring 2025 edition of Dairy Pipeline presents the latest research, technical insights, and industry developments from the Center for Dairy Research.
August 1, 2026
The Summer 2026 edition of Dairy Pipeline explores the critical role of water quality, sanitation, ingredient functionality, and production efficiency in modern dairy processing.
August 1, 2026
The Winter 2026 edition of Dairy Pipeline showcases the latest scientific research, technical advancements, and industry developments shaping modern dairy manufacturing.
July 31, 2026
EDA's May 2026 position paper outlines the European dairy industry's priorities for the upcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System, focusing on carbon leakage safeguards, predictable carbon pricing, decarbonisation investment, regulatory simplification, and realistic emissions benchmarks.
July 27, 2026
Dairy Trade Mexico provides an industry-focused overview of Mexico's dairy trade landscape, examining the country's role in international dairy markets and the opportunities and challenges affecting European dairy exporters and the broader global dairy value chain.
July 27, 2026
The EDA Annual Report 2025/2026 provides an overview of the European dairy industry's key developments, policy priorities, market conditions, sustainability agenda, food security considerations, and EDA's activities representing the European milk processing sector.
July 27, 2026
How-to guidance and analysis for this sector.
Alfa Laval strengthens its focus on the global food industry through its newly established Food & Pharma Division, increasing its focus on innovation, customer alignment and next-generation food production technologies.
August 14, 2026 · 1 min read
GEA identifies four major thermoforming trends for 2026: more sustainable materials, greater production efficiency, stronger food-safety and shelf-life controls, and increased automation and data connectivity.
August 11, 2026 · 2 min read
GEA's new Application and Technology Center in Sarstedt helps biotech and new-food companies test whether laboratory processes can work reliably and economically at industrial scale before major investments are made.
August 11, 2026 · 1 min read
GEA reports strong business performance, with double-digit growth in order intake and revenue alongside significantly improved profitability, reflecting continued demand for its technology and engineering solutions.
August 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Dale Farm invested £70 million in its Dunman cheddar processing facility, working with Tetra Pak to design and integrate a new cheddar and whey processing line that increased capacity, improved plant visibility and supported continuous performance optimisation.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Understand the science of curd fusion, why defects occur during cheesemaking, and how improved processing techniques lead to stronger product quality and consistency.
July 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Learn how optimizing cheese yield through process improvements, milk standardization, and manufacturing efficiency can significantly improve profitability and product consistency.
July 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Explore the chemistry, microbiology, and scientific principles behind modern cheesemaking to improve product quality, troubleshoot production challenges, and optimize dairy manufacturing.
July 31, 2026 · 1 min read
EDA examines how dairy and plant-based foods can play complementary roles in sustainable diets, considering nutrition, dietary patterns, environmental impacts, food system resilience, and consumer choice.
July 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Industry perspectives from the CSAFI team on this sector.
