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Industry groups react to Dean Foods’ Chapter 11 announcement

IDFA and DMI point to dairy industry’s strengths.

November 13, 2019

On Nov. 12, Dean Foods Co. said it and substantially all of its subsidiaries initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the Southern District of Texas. Dairy industry groups, including the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), Rosemont, Ill., issued statements the same day in reaction to the news.

Straus Family Creamery facilities receive True Zero Waste certification

The company has the first such certified dairy manufacturing facility.

November 13, 2019

Straus Family Creamery, the first 100% certified organic creamery in the United States, said its creamery in Marshall, Calif., and its headquarters offices and warehouse in Petaluma, Calif., were awarded TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Zero Waste certification at the Gold level.

Dean Foods Co. initiates voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization

The company secured commitments for $850 million in debtor-in-possession funding; is in advanced discussions with Dairy Farmers of America regarding a potential sales.

November 12, 2019

Dean Foods Co. said it and substantially all of its subsidiaries initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings in the Southern District of Texas.

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2019 State of the Industry: Cultured dairy searches for the winning ticket

The pattern calls for culltured dairy to cater to consumers’ many preferences

Anna Boisseau

November 11, 2019

The era of Greek yogurt cashing in big payouts has ended: The yogurt category has leveled off since the international style's introduction to the U.S. market over a decade ago.

Dairy promotion directors elect board officers

The officers will lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs.

November 8, 2019

Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs to protect and grow sales.

IDFA seeks candidates for 2020 summer internship

Intern will focus on legislative and regulatory issues in dairy.

November 6, 2019

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is seeking applicants for its 2020 summer internship, which will offer one undergraduate or recent graduate firsthand experience with the association’s advocacy efforts on dairy policy with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and federal officials in regulatory agencies.

Litehouse names Kelly Prior president and CEO

Prior previously held the title of president.

November 6, 2019

Litehouse Inc., a Sandpoint, Idaho-based maker of dairy- and nondairy based refrigerated salad dressings (RSD), said its board of directors promoted Kelly Prior to the position of president and CEO, effective immediately.

Danone North America’s Stok brand supporting veterans

The brand introduced limited-edition packaging for its protein espresso product.

November 5, 2019

Stōk, a Broomfield, Colo.-based brand of Danone North America, said it is showing its support this Veterans Day with limited-edition camo packaging for its 48 oz. protein espresso product.

Litehouse debuts Greek yogurt smoothies

The offerings have 13 grams of protein per bottle.

October 31, 2019

Litehouse Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho, said it introduced new protein-packed Litehouse Greek yogurt smoothies.

Siggi’s names winner of the 2019 Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs Contest

Allison Thirion, a Cleveland School District dietitian, will receive a $10,000 grant to support her initiative.

October 28, 2019

Siggi’s, a New York-based maker of Icelandic skyr “with simple ingredients and not a lot of sugar,” said it named a Cleveland School District dietitian, Allison Thirion, MPH, RDN, LD, the winner of its fourth annual Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest.