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Land O’Lakes Inc. unveils Dairy 2025 Commitment initiative

New sustainability commitments will keep Land O’Lakes’ farmer-members on the leading edge of on-farm best practices and help Land O’Lakes’ customers and partner brands achieve their farm-to-fork sustainability goals.

March 11, 2021

Land O’Lakes Inc. announced new on-farm sustainability commitments to be adopted by its more than 1,600 member-dairy farms by 2025.

Dairy Farmers of America donating $50,000 to Texas area food banks

The donation will help with relief and recovery efforts.

March 1, 2021

With millions of people in the Southwest still struggling in the aftermath of recent winter storms, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative of farm families, said it will donate $50,000 through its DFA Cares Foundation to Southwest food banks and Feeding Texas to help with relief and recovery efforts.

AMPI, First District Association form common marketing agency

The agency will optimize operational and supply chain efficiencies to benefit members and customers.

February 24, 2021

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), New Ulm, Minn., and Litchfield, Minn.-based First District Association (FDA) announced the formation of a jointly owned common marketing agency (CMA) of the two dairy cooperatives.

Prairie Farms launches ‘Holidays At Home’ sweepstakes

Consumers may enter to win weekly dairy prize packages and support their favorite charities.

December 8, 2020

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., Edwardsville, Ill., is inviting holiday revelers to celebrate by entering its “Holidays at Home” sweepstakes for a chance to win weekly dairy prize packages.

Tillamook attains Certified B Corporation status

B Corp recognition represents a significant milestone along the co-op's ongoing stewardship journey.

November 18, 2020

Following a rigorous certification process, Tillamook County Creamery Association said it is now recognized as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).

Dairy Farmers of America accepting applications for 2021 Accelerator program

The program has a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.

October 27, 2020

Five years after launching its initial Accelerator program, Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said is gearing up for its 2021 program with the announcement of a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.

Land O'Lakes celebrates the joy of farming through new digital video series

‘Where Goodness Grows,’ hosted by national country radio DJ Amy Brown, features inspiring stories and delicious homemade recipes from Land O’Lakes farmer-owners.

October 2, 2020

While the country continues to face uncertainty, Land O’Lakes Inc.’s farmer-owners work tirelessly to ensure the food supply chain remains strong, whether at home, at school or at the restaurants that have faced challenges in 2020.

Dairy Farmers of America expands commitment to help feed those in need

The cooperative launches program to help community food banks secure much-needed refrigeration and keep them stocked with milk.

September 10, 2020

As part of Hunger Action Month this September and with the increased demand for food assistance due to COVID-19, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced an expanded commitment designed to make a lasting impact in the fight against hunger.

DFA aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030

The cooperative is setting a science-based target, committing to reduce both direct and value-chain emissions, from a base year of 2018.

August 27, 2020

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, announced a continued step forward in its commitment to sustainability, as it becomes the first U.S. dairy cooperative to set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

DFA Ingredient Solutions launches first-of-its-kind e-commerce platform

New e-store will give smaller food manufacturers and startups access to high-quality dairy ingredients.

August 6, 2020

DFA Ingredient Solutions, a division of Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America, announced the launch of an e-commerce store that will enable food manufacturers to order smaller quantities of its award-winning high-quality dairy ingredients.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.