Idaho Milk Products Receives 2024 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation
Source: The DairyNews
Idaho Milk Products, based in Jerome, Idaho, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Innovation for their development of IdaPlus 1090, a highly soluble protein used in ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages.
The award, bestowed by the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) and Dairy Foods magazine, celebrates significant achievements in dairy ingredient innovation among ADPI members.
Since its establishment in 2009 in the region known as Magic Valley, Idaho Milk Products has pursued high-quality dairy ingredient production, leveraging milk from local dairies within a 50-mile radius. The company's CEO, Daragh Maccabee, highlighted their growth and commitment to innovation, noting their expansion in 2019 and the establishment of the Milk Innovation Center to further product development and customer collaboration.
IdaPlus 1090, designed to meet the demands of the burgeoning global RTD market—projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030—offers enhanced solubility and texture improvements over traditional milk proteins. This innovation enables smoother beverages with less grittiness and the potential for cleaner labels by reducing stabilizer needs. The product has shown promising results in sensory evaluations, displaying improved taste profiles without the common defects found in rehydrated milk proteins.
The development of IdaPlus 1090 involved a meticulous process to optimize its formulation, focusing on reducing chemical additives and achieving a clean label without compromising stability or taste. The RTD formulas, including popular flavors like vanilla and chocolate, underwent rigorous testing for shelf life and stability, demonstrating their viability for up to 24 months under various storage conditions.
Kevin Quinn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, shared that IdaPlus 1090 is now being explored by manufacturers for applications across several sectors, including beverages, yogurts, bakery items, and ice creams. The company continues to engage with customers to adapt and refine the product to meet diverse nutritional and labeling needs.
Maccabee expressed pride in the team's collaborative efforts, emphasizing that the innovation behind IdaPlus 1090 represents a significant milestone in dairy ingredient technology and customer-focused development. The Breakthrough Award not only acknowledges Idaho Milk Products' leadership in the field but also their ongoing commitment to advancing dairy science and technology.
Since its establishment in 2009 in the region known as Magic Valley, Idaho Milk Products has pursued high-quality dairy ingredient production, leveraging milk from local dairies within a 50-mile radius. The company's CEO, Daragh Maccabee, highlighted their growth and commitment to innovation, noting their expansion in 2019 and the establishment of the Milk Innovation Center to further product development and customer collaboration.
IdaPlus 1090, designed to meet the demands of the burgeoning global RTD market—projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030—offers enhanced solubility and texture improvements over traditional milk proteins. This innovation enables smoother beverages with less grittiness and the potential for cleaner labels by reducing stabilizer needs. The product has shown promising results in sensory evaluations, displaying improved taste profiles without the common defects found in rehydrated milk proteins.
The development of IdaPlus 1090 involved a meticulous process to optimize its formulation, focusing on reducing chemical additives and achieving a clean label without compromising stability or taste. The RTD formulas, including popular flavors like vanilla and chocolate, underwent rigorous testing for shelf life and stability, demonstrating their viability for up to 24 months under various storage conditions.
Kevin Quinn, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, shared that IdaPlus 1090 is now being explored by manufacturers for applications across several sectors, including beverages, yogurts, bakery items, and ice creams. The company continues to engage with customers to adapt and refine the product to meet diverse nutritional and labeling needs.
Maccabee expressed pride in the team's collaborative efforts, emphasizing that the innovation behind IdaPlus 1090 represents a significant milestone in dairy ingredient technology and customer-focused development. The Breakthrough Award not only acknowledges Idaho Milk Products' leadership in the field but also their ongoing commitment to advancing dairy science and technology.
