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New York-based mochi ice cream company Mochidoki said founder and CEO Ken Gordon is stepping down from his role as CEO, remaining on as chairman. Claudio LoCascio is the company’s new CEO and president.

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), Rosemont, Ill., said applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB).

It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the demands of today’s consumers. Whether it’s for more nostalgic tastes or healthier moments of indulgence, dairy processors will need to keep an eye on these trends to stand out from the competition. 

Whether they are in search of energy or refreshment, consumers no longer need to wait for the coffee to brew or the tea bag to steep. 

N!ck's, Los Angeles, says it released six new light ice cream pints that prove there is no need for sacrifices when it comes to healthy eating. 

International Delight — a brand of Broomfield, Colo. and West Plains, N.Y.-based Danone North America — says it launched Wonka Whipple Scrumptious Fudgy Caramel creamers in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. 

We are often asked how plant-based frozen desserts differ from standardized and non-standardized dairy frozen desserts. 

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized the remarkable leadership of Ed Mullins, senior executive officer of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., and Dan Zagzebski, president and CEO of Hiram, Ohio-headquartered Great Lakes Cheese Company Inc., by honoring each with the IDFA Laureate Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.

Retail milk sales have soured of late. Dollar sales within the refrigerated milk category fell 1.5% to $14,274.0 million during the 52 weeks ending Nov. 28, 2021, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Unit sales tumbled 4.6% to 4,736.1 million.

With its 100th year on the horizon, Stella Cheese, a brand of Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Saputo Dairy USA, says it is reflecting on what made it the star of Italian cheese in the first place: its full-flavored, traditional recipes.