Milk Theory

Idaho Milk Products

Welcome to Milk Theory, the podcast that decodes the future of food. In each episode, we talk to the innovators and leaders who are shaping the multi-billion dollar dairy industry. From processing breakthroughs to sustainable packaging, we'll break down the complex world of food innovation one conversation at a time.

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Sustainable Dairy: Inside Idaho Milk Products' Sustainability Practices Ch. 1

    Welcome to Milk Theory, the podcast that decodes the future of food. In this episode, we interview Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, about the company’s comprehensive sustainability efforts, reporting, and the role of dairy in long-term environmental and community health. They discuss the meaning of sustainability in dairy, industry frameworks, consumer misconceptions about emissions, and why the company published a detailed sustainability report to increase transparency and accountability. To learn more about Idaho Milk Products' sustainability practices, go to www.idahomilkproducts.com/sustainability

    13 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Sustainable Dairy: Inside Idaho Milk Products' Sustainability Practices Ch. 2 Scopes 1, 2 & 3

    Welcome to Milk Theory Episode 2. Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, breaks down scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and how the company measures and manages its environmental impact. He covers direct plant emissions from natural-gas dryers and company trucks, indirect emissions like purchased electricity and supply-chain impacts from purchased milk, and how owning a fleet improves data visibility and creates opportunities to reduce diesel use and increase efficiency. To learn more about Idaho Milk Products' sustainability efforts, go to https://www.idahomilkproducts.com/sustainability

    6 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Sustainable Dairy: Inside Idaho Milk Products' Sustainability Practices Ch. 3 From Manure to Power

    Welcome to Milk Theory episode three. Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, explains how Idaho Milk Products is vertically integrated and what that means, and how the owner dairies use cross-vent barns, ration-based feeding with upcycled co-products, and crop rotation to improve efficiency and soil health. The episode also covers manure management systems that separate solids for bedding and use anaerobic digesters to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) or electricity, closing the loop between farm and plant for a more sustainable dairy supply chain. To learn more about Idaho Milk Products' sustainability efforts, go to www.idahomilkproducts.com/sustainability

    18 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Sustainable Dairy: Inside Idaho Milk Products' Sustainability Practices Ch. 4 Turning Milk into Water

    In this episode, Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, explains how the plant separates milk into cream, protein, and permeate, recaptures the water contained in milk for plant use, and reduces municipal water demand. He also describes how excess permeate becomes animal feed and how pretreatment solids are used as a soil amendment, creating efficient resource loops. The conversation also covers the company’s community focus, employee safety and workplace culture, traceability benefits from large nearby dairies and the plant’s local economic contribution, illustrating a holistic approach to sustainability. To learn more about Idaho Milk Products' sustainability efforts, go to www.idahomilkproducts.com/sustainability

    11 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Sustainable Dairy: Inside Idaho Milk Products' Sustainability Practices Ch. 5 Leading Dairy Sustainability

    In Episode 5, Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products, explains how the company embeds sustainability across its operations — from signing the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment and conducting a materiality assessment to assigning KPIs and joining the Sustainable Dairy Partnership. He describes tracking scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, setting science‑based targets, and using transparent reporting to prove leadership and educate the broader dairy industry. To learn more about Idaho Milk Products' sustainability efforts, go to www.idahomilkproducts.com/sustainability

    10 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Sustainable Dairy: Inside Idaho Milk Products' Sustainability Practices Ch. 6 Sustainability Isn't a Trend

    Welcome to the final episode of Milk Theory's conversation with Jeremy Pike, Director of Sustainability at Idaho Milk Products. Jeremy explains why sustainability is here to stay, and why acceptance and leadership buy-in are essential. He shares practical advice for dairy companies: start by tracking what you already do, leverage existing programs like nutrition and workforce initiatives, engage producers, and take small steps such as attending industry events and setting up basic KPIs.  To learn more about Idaho Milk Products' sustainability efforts, go to www.idahomilkproducts.com/sustainability

    8 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

Welcome to Milk Theory, the podcast that decodes the future of food. In each episode, we talk to the innovators and leaders who are shaping the multi-billion dollar dairy industry. From processing breakthroughs to sustainable packaging, we'll break down the complex world of food innovation one conversation at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Idaho Milk Products
  • Episodes
    6
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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