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The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., both issued statements on the Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner.

Grassland Dairy Products Inc., the largest privately owned butter producer in North America, said it completed the acquisition of Chicago-based Medlee Foods LLC.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles and CMA CGM — a leader in shipping and logistics — formed the Dairy Exports Working Group aimed at identifying and addressing supply chain issues hampering U.S. dairy product exports.

Family-owned Minerva Dairy, Minerva, Ohio, says it released two limited-edition flavors available exclusively through Goldbelly for nationwide shipping and at Kishman’s IGA, located a brief walk from the Minerva Dairy Creamery in Northeast Ohio.

Challenge, a brand of Dublin, Calif.-based Challenge Dairy Products Inc., says it launched spreadable butter with avocado oil. 

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), Novi, Mich., said it will acquire Superior Dairy in Canton, Ohio, a subsidiary of LEL Operating Co.

While butter sales usually increase during the holidays, the pandemic, which spiked a rebirth of home cooking, has also caused butter sales to grow significantly year-round, according to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

Cheesemakers and other dairy processors are invited to enter to compete in the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest.

With many U.S. consumers picking up cooking/baking at home during COVID-19 shutdowns, the butter category seemed to be on easy street in 2020. But this year, the category is facing hazards on the road.

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the launch of an October consumer promotion focused on "Real California Butter" as the foundation of the fall baking season.