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Crystal Creamery birthday cake ice cream

Crystal Creamery commemorates 120th anniversary with new ice cream flavor

The company also is launching National Ice Cream Month promotions.

July 9, 2021

Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery says the newest addition to its ice cream lineup, Birthday Cake, boasts a cake batter ice cream base with cake pieces and rainbow sprinkles throughout — a tribute to the company’s 120th year in business.

Nominate a dairy processor for the 2021 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award

Dairy Foods is accepting nominations for the 16th annual Exporter of the Year award, given in partnership with the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

July 8, 2021

Dairy Foods is seeking nominations for the 2021 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award. U.S.-based dairy companies that export dairy foods, beverages or ingredients are eligible to enter the annual awards program.

IDFA promotes Heather Soubra to senior vp, strategic initiatives

The association also names Matt Herrick senior vp, public affairs and communications, and executive director of the IDFA Foundation.

July 8, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the promotion of Heather Soubra to the new position of senior vice president, strategic initiatives, effective July 1.

General Mills adds new cultured dairy products, flavors

The company debuted new offerings under its Yoplait, Go-Gurt and Oui brands.

July 1, 2021

General Mills debuted Yoplait Skittles, Yoplait Power, Go-Gurt mystery flavors and Oui Layered Dessert Strawberry Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust.

IDFA lauds passage of FY2022 appropriations bill for USDA, FDA, related agencies

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA’s president and CEO, issued a statement on the passage.

July 1, 2021

On June 30,the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations passed its fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill for the USDA, FDA and related agencies.

Marin French Cheese Co. rebrands

The company launched a new logo and a new packaging design for better visibility.

June 29, 2021

Petaluma, Calif.-based Marin French Cheese Co. says it introduced a new logo and packaging design to increase consumer awareness of its status as the oldest artisan cheesemaker in the United States.

New initiative aims for more climate-friendly dairy supply chain in Chesapeake Bay watershed

Land O’Lakes Inc., The Hershey Co. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay collaborate on ‘Sustainable Dairy PA’ initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water quality on local dairy farms.

June 29, 2021

The Hershey Company, Land O’Lakes Inc. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay said they are partnering to implement on-farm best management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Organic Valley adds fat-free milk to its Grassmilk line

The line also includes whole and reduced-fat 2% milk.

June 29, 2021

Organic Valley says it added Organic Valley fat-free Grassmilk. The fat-free option joins the La Farge, Wis.-based cooperative’s current lineup of whole and reduced-fat 2% Grassmilk.