Dairy news roundup: Velvet Ice Cream, Smith Bros. Farms, DFA
The United States Championship Cheese Contest has added six yogurt classes to its 2015 competition.
Velvet Ice Cream Co., Utica, Ohio, was named the Family Business of the Year by the Conway Center for Family Business, Columbus, because it is a family business that exhibits a strong commitment to family and business, makes contributions to its industry and the Central Ohio community, develops innovative business practices and demonstrates strong succession.
[Photo above (from left): Beth French, foodservice business development manager; Luconda Dager, president; Joe Dager, chairman; Dave Elwell, chief financial officer; Joanne Dager, vice president, foodservice; Suzanne Dager; and Clare Frey]