Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Biden nominates Robert Califf to lead FDA

IDFA said it is hopeful for ‘a more collaborative relationship’ with the agency.

November 15, 2021

Califf previously led the agency from 2016 to 2017.

DFA’s CoLAB Accelerator accepting new applicants for 2022 program

The program aims to foster relationships with startup companies and help advance innovative solutions in the areas of ag-tech and dairy food products.

November 11, 2021

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., said applications are now being accepted for the 2022 DFA CoLAB Accelerator program, which will begin in April and run through June 2022.

California receives Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Award from USDA

The $1.8 million award from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be used to create a ‘Pacific Coast Coalition’ to support dairy businesses in California, Oregon and Washington in the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products.

November 11, 2021

The California State University and Fresno Foundation, in partnership with the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), announced the receipt of a $1.8 million award from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to create a “Pacific Coast Coalition” to support dairy businesses in California, Oregon and Washington in the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products.

WCMA thanks USDA, Sen. Baldwin for investment Dairy Business Innovation Alliance

The investment of $6.13 million will go toward direct-to-business grants, free workshops, consultations and industry research for dairy farmers and processors.

November 11, 2021

On Nov. 11, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., applauded USDA’s announcement of $20.2 million in support for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, including $6.13 million for a program administered by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).

IDFA applauds passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The act addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials and rail programs of the Department of Transportation.

November 8, 2021

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement on Nov. 8 regarding the Congressional passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:

Parmalat releases clotted cream spread

Nata breakfast cream is popular in Mexico and Latin America.

November 8, 2021

Parmalat S.p.A., Collecchio, Italy, says it released a cream spread set to carve out a new category in the Hispanic dairy market.

2021 State of the Industry: Cultured dairy is at a fork in the road

Despite attempts to avoid potholes, most cultured dairy categories find themselves in another year of dead ends.

Anna Boisseau

November 8, 2021

In 2020 — when sales accelerated across most dairy categories — cultured dairy found itself on a divided highway.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

November 5, 2021

Dairy processors Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, N.H., and Waitsfield, Vt.-based Cabot Creamery said they are joining forces alongside the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA) and Dairy Farmers of America to place dairy as a leader in forging a circular pathway to decarbonization and climate change mitigation.

2021 State of the Industry: Milk is on a long and winding road

Milk is yet again pumping the brakes after a pandemic-related boost; however, flavored milk is still taking the expressway.

Anna Boisseau

November 5, 2021

After years of riding in the slow lane, the retail milk category got a pandemic-related jump last year. But since COVID-19-related panic buying subsided and some normalcy returned in 2021, milk sales felt the gridlock once again.