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Marin French Cheese Co. introduces Golden Gate washed-rind triple crème cheese

The small batch cheese will be available in September at select retailers and online.

August 25, 2021

Marin French Cheese Co., Petaluma, Calif., says it introduced Golden Gate — the first in its new line of handcrafted premium cheeses.

USDA launches Dairy Donation Program

IDFA, dairy companies applaud the move.

August 25, 2021

USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh announced on Aug. 25 the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP) on a call with Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow.

Rogue Creamery is making good on its mission

The company keeps service and sustainability top of mind while aiming to create the world’s finest handmade cheese.

Kathie Canning

August 25, 2021

“Dedicated to Sustainability, Service and Creating the World’s Finest Handmade Cheese.” As mission statements go, that one is a pretty tall order.

Ramar Foods' Magnolia brand launches boba ice cream

The ice cream is available in eight flavors.

August 23, 2021

Pittsburg, Calif.-based Ramar Foods says it expanded its premium ice cream brand, Magnolia, by launching eight flavors of boba ice cream.

Westby Cooperative Creamery sour cream pouch

Westby Cooperative Creamery unveils squeezable sour cream pouch

The new product launch will help the company increase sour cream sales and add new jobs.

August 20, 2021

Westby, Wis.-based Westby Cooperative Creamery says it introduced an all-natural sour cream squeezable pouch to its retail line of dairy products.

Grand Champion winners named in World Championship Dairy Product Contest

Judging was held Aug. 17-19 at the MATC Culinary Arts School in Madison, Wis.

August 20, 2021

This year’s contest, sponsored and conducted by the Middleton, Wis.-based Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), received a near-record number of entries (1,400) for cheese, butter, fluid milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream, sour cream, sherbet, cultured milk, sour cream dips, whipping cream, whey and other creative/innovative products from dairy processors throughout North America, WDPA said.

Vermont Creamery to debut high-fat cultured sour cream

The company’s launch will come in three flavors including Cilantro Lime and Fire Roasted Onion & Chive.

August 16, 2021

Websterville, Vt.-based Vermont Creamery says it introduced the brand’s first cultured sour cream — available in dairy cases September 2021.

A growth slowdown for retail refrigerated milk

But two refrigerated milk-alternative segments made strong sales gains.

Kathie Canning

August 16, 2021

When we last reported on sales within the U.S. refrigerated retail milk category back in our February issue, the situation was quite rosy. Dollar sales had risen significantly during the 52-week reporting period, and unit sales growth was solid, too.

USDEC, NMPF commend introduction of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The act would provide new authority to the Federal Maritime Commission to address unjust and unreasonable practices by ocean carriers.

August 11, 2021

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both headquartered in Arlington, Va., said they offered their support for bipartisan legislation introduced Aug. 10 by Representatives John Garamendi (D-Calif.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.): the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers

August 9, 2021

Bel Brands USA, Chicago, announced a new program in partnership with Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting on-farm energy usage.