Rephonic
Artwork for The Dairy Download

The Dairy Download

IDFA
Consumer Trends
Dairy Industry
Dairy Production
Glp-1 Medications
Dairy Market Trends
Milk Production
Protein Trends
Dairy Nutrition
Dairy Economy
Ready-To-Drink Beverages
Consumer Behavior
Innovation In Dairy
Butter
Consumer Demand
SNAP
Inflation
CME Dairy Markets
Sustainability
Cybersecurity
Health and Wellness

A podcast series presented by the International Dairy Foods Association and Ever.Ag. The Dairy Download is a 30-minute podcast hosted by Phil Plourd and Kathleen Noble Wolfley of Ever.Ag that covers dairy market news and offers fresh guest commentary on the consumer and policy trends shaping dairy. Breezy and informative, The Dairy Download takes listeners through a top-line report on the CME dair... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes101Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsBusiness News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Dairy Download

Latest Episodes

In this episode, we're joined by two leaders who reflect on the lessons that have shaped their careers and how they can inspire the next generation of leaders — all while navigating the growth of their respective companies and moving the entire dairy... more

YouTube

Tune in to the latest episode of The Dairy Download to explore what is driving innovation across the dairy space, from the rapid evolution of high-protein products to the growing demand of better-for-you formulations that still deliver on taste!

We'... more

YouTube

Cottage cheese is back, and it's reshaping the conversation around protein, innovation, and consumer trends. In this week's episode, explore why dairy companies are investing in cottage cheese production, how consumer trends are driving innovation, a... more

YouTube

Live from Dairy Forum 2026, this week’s episode of The Dairy Download features two experts who are on the pulse of what’s happening in dairy consumption, pricing, innovation and nutrition. Tune in for insights from Niamh Kelly, chief commercial offic... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Milk Check
The Milk CheckT.C. Jacoby & Co. - Dairy Traders
Let's Chat Dairy
Let's Chat DairyHighGround Dairy
Dairy Defined
Dairy DefinedNational Milk Producers Federation

Recent Guests

Nils Shaede
Marketing Director at Zentis North America
Zentis North America
Episode: Ep. 112 - Innovation, Ingredients, and Inclusions
Stephen Cobbe
Senior Technical Director for Dairy Business Development at Kerry
Kerry
Episode: Ep. 112 - Innovation, Ingredients, and Inclusions
Chris Ross
Senior Vice President of Marketing and R&D at HP Hood
HP Hood, LLC
Episode: Ep. 111 - The Cottage Cheese Comeback
Sarah Schmidt
Vice President of Marketing at Associated Milk Producers Inc (AMPI)
AMPI
Episode: Ep. 111 - The Cottage Cheese Comeback
Marina Crocker
Senior Director of Product Category and Marketing
Hilmar
Episode: Ep. 110 - Insights on Today's Dairy Consumer
Niamh Kelly
Chief Commercial Officer for Dairy Nutrition
Glanbia
Episode: Ep. 110 - Insights on Today's Dairy Consumer
Blake Alexandre
Fourth generation co-owner of the Alexandre Family Farm, specializing in A2 organic milk and regenerative dairy farming.
Alexandre Family Farm
Episode: Ep. 109 - Dairy Farming and Rural Economic Outlook
Brad Nordholm
CEO of Farmer Mac, involved in agricultural lending and rural economic development.
Farmer Mac
Episode: Ep. 109 - Dairy Farming and Rural Economic Outlook
Jennifer Galardi
Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness at The Heritage Foundation, with decades of experience in fitness and nutrition.
The Heritage Foundation
Episode: Ep. 108 - Adapting to the New Consumer

Hosts

Kathleen Wolfley
Co-host of The Dairy Download, Ever.Ag
Phil Plourd
Host of The Dairy Download, Ever.Ag

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Volpe

    Great review by Ricky Volpe of multiple domestic/global forces affecting food inflation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zubiet
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Info

    Great info from industry pros.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bumpy1971
    United States6 years ago
  • A Spirited Discussion on the Dairy Industry

    The Dairy Download podcast will certainly educate us on the dairy industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Playyalp
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are industry experts spanning farming to policy, which lends credibility.
The show is praised for timely coverage of dairy market dynamics and product trends.
Listeners value the data-driven market context and practical guest insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 112 - Innovation, Ingredients, and Inclusions
Q: What is Zentis' Innovative Process for bringing products to market?
Nils explains that each production facility has labs and R&D teams, with trial lines next to development kitchens, allowing rapid testing from food service trials to retail scale, guided by trend data from Mintel and Data Essentials.
Ep. 112 - Innovation, Ingredients, and Inclusions
Q: What flavors from Germany would you incorporate in terms of global flavors?
Nils suggests exploring German-inspired accents and pickling ideas, while acknowledging the potential for cross-cultural flavors and dessert formats like pudding, combined with protein boosts and natural ingredients.
Ep. 108 - Adapting to the New Consumer
Q: Is taste the most important factor in dairy purchases?
Donna insists that taste is paramount, stating that if it doesn't taste good, customers won't repurchase, followed by nutritional content and cost.
Ep. 108 - Adapting to the New Consumer
Q: What would you say are a few of the biggest changes in dairy purchases and consumption?
Donna Berry highlights the major shift in perception of whey from a byproduct to a valuable ingredient, alongside targeted innovations in products like yogurt.
Ep. 108 - Adapting to the New Consumer
Q: What do you see as the intersection of the Maha movement on food and GLP ones?
Jennifer expresses her concerns about GLP ones, suggesting they may interfere with natural body processes and ideally should not take the place of proper nourishment.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Dairy Download

What is The Dairy Download about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A breezy, data-driven look at global dairy markets, consumer trends, and policy shifts, with frequent live reporting from industry forums. Episodes blend market indicators (CME prices, milk availability) with real-world product innovations, sustainability efforts, and strategic insights from farmers, processors, researchers, and policymakers. Notable: a strong emphasis on protein-centric dairy, regenerative farming, and the interplay between health trends (GLP-1) and product development. The show often features hands-on, practitioner perspectives from across the dairy value chain, making it useful for listeners who want actionable context for market moves, branding, or investment in dairy products and services.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Dairy Download?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Dairy Download. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Dairy Download and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Dairy Download get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Dairy Download, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Dairy Download?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Dairy Download, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Dairy Download have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Dairy Download has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Dairy Download?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Dairy Download:

1. The Milk Check
2. Let's Chat Dairy
3. The Ever.Ag Podcast
4. Dairy Defined
5. Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

How many episodes of The Dairy Download are there?

The Dairy Download launched 6 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Dairy Download?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Dairy Download?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Dairy Download from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Dairy Download?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Dairy Download. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Dairy Download?

Recent guests on The Dairy Download include:

1. Nils Shaede
2. Stephen Cobbe
3. Chris Ross
4. Sarah Schmidt
5. Marina Crocker
6. Niamh Kelly
7. Blake Alexandre
8. Brad Nordholm

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days