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Dairy industry leaders visit Washington to advance dairy’s appropriations priorities

The group will spend time on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to increase funding for the SNAP milk incentive program, continue important research and collaboration on ice cream food waste solutions, and more.
February 26, 2020

On Feb. 26, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said dairy industry leaders from across the country were in Washington, D.C., to urge congressional leaders and appropriators to fund important research, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) milk incentive pilot program, and dairy standards modernization at the FDA in fiscal year (FY) 2021.


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There’s opportunity in specialty yogurts

Such yogurts reflect trends found in many other food categories
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K.J. Burrington
February 24, 2020
Like all other food categories, the yogurt market is creating new products to attract more consumers. Although there is no definition for these "specialty yogurts," they typically reflect trends found in many other food categories, including international styles, indulgent and botanical flavors, added protein and fiber, sugar reduction, artisanal recipes and more.
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NFRA 2019 State of the Industry Report

NFRA report shows category power of dairy, frozen departments

The association’s latest report says almost every US household buys from the dairy and frozen departments annually.
February 24, 2020

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), Harrisburg, Pa., recently released the “NFRA 2019 State of the Industry Report,” which shows that today's dairy and frozen departments are clearly connecting with shoppers.


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Dairy Farmers of America reaches agreement to acquire ‘substantial portion’ of Dean Foods

DFA agreed to pay a base purchase price of $425 million — as well as to assume various liabilities, subject to certain adjustments — to acquire 44 of Dean’s facilities and associated direct-store-delivery system, and certain corporate and other assets and functions.
February 17, 2020

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said an agreement has been reached with Dallas-based Dean Foods whereby the Kansas City, Kan.-based farmer-owned cooperative becomes the stalking horse bidder to acquire a “substantial portion” of Dean Foods’ assets and business.


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Lino Saputo, Jr. recognized as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2019

The award honors an exceptional leader who has made an outstanding contribution in business, demonstrating excellence in leadership, corporate performance, global competitiveness, innovation and social responsibility.
February 14, 2020

Saputo Inc., Montreal, announced Lino Saputo, Jr.’s achievement as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2019, a prestigious award for chief executives in Canada.


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Saputo commits to climate, water and waste targets by 2025

The pledge represents another strong step in the company’s journey to create shared value for its stakeholders through the Saputo Promise, its approach to social, environmental and economic performance.
February 10, 2020

Saputo Inc. said it is pledging to accelerate its global climate, water and waste performance.


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