Derek Neeley, vice president of marketing for Family and Wellness Yogurt brands, Danone North America, White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., joins us for Episode 17 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss trends in gut health immunity and the company’s new ready-to-drink (RTD) yogurt, Activia+ multi-benefit probiotic yogurt drinks.

Vermont Creamery’s processing facilities look a little bit different today than they did 38 years ago when the company was founded as a two-person artisan operation (see the processor profile). 

Minneapolis-based General Mills unveiled a brand-new product designed for kids: Yoplait kids yogurt & cereal snack.

The company and its team of ‘bettermakers’ are aiming for responsible growth while doubling down on their positive impact.

Siggi's, a brand of Lactalis, Laval, France, says one of its most beloved seasonal fan-favorite skyr yogurt flavors — Orange Ginger — is back in dairy coolers for a limited time.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Buffalo, N.Y., announced that Kevin Ellis was selected as the cooperative’s next CEO. He will replace current CEO Larry Webster, who will be retiring.

Chobani LLC, New Berlin, N.Y., announced a $1 million gift to the University of Idaho-led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (Idaho CAFE) to help fund construction of the nation’s largest research dairy and advance scientific research to ensure a sustainable future for the U.S. dairy industry.

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, said it continues to stand with the people of Ukraine by expanding humanitarian relief efforts to support those in need.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, the New York Dairy Promotion Order (DPO) Advisory Board and New York-based VentureFuel announced this year’s MilkLaunch startup competition.

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced the second year of its Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in Kroger-owned stores.