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Last year was a roller coaster ride for store brands. Sales were up and down but finished strong, with increases averaging about 5% over the last five months, according to New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA).

All three subcategories within the retail frozen novelties category posted dollar and unit sales gains.

As part of the Optimize and Enhance Operations pillar of the its Global Strategic Plan, Saputo Inc. announced several major capital investments and consolidation initiatives intended to enhance and streamline its manufacturing footprint in its USA Sector and International Sector. 

The farmer-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which unites the industry through a shared social responsibility platform, said it launched the awards to honor exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices and technologies that have a broad and positive impact.

Strong global demand and tight supply helped drive U.S. dairy exports to a second consecutive volume record in 2021 and a new all-time high in value.

The Kraft Heinz Co., based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, announced that after years of distinguished service, Alexandre Van Damme, director nominee of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will retire from the company’s board of directors following the end of his term. 

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the Senate introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) on Feb. 3.

Back in 2020, food service certainly was one of the earliest and hardest-hit casualties of the coronavirus shutdowns. 

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new program to help address the export side of the supply chain crisis. The initiative was addressed at a webinar featuring agriculture industry and policy leaders hosted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

Ben & Jerry's, Burlington, Vt., says it added two new flavors to its Topped line: Topped Chocolate Milk & Cookies and Topped Dirt Cake.