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IDFA’s Dairy Forum to return live in 2022

Themed ‘New. Now. Next.’, the event will take place Jan. 23-26 in Palm Desert, Calif.

July 28, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said Dairy Forum will be back “live and in person” in 2022 and that registration for the event opens July 28.

Cold treats see a slight cool-off

But all segments within the retail ice cream/sherbet category still posted impressive gains.

Kathie Canning

July 21, 2021

When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.

WDPA announces 2022 officers, directors

Greg Pollesch of Galloway Co. was elected president.

July 20, 2021

At the 2021 Dairy Symposium — sponsored by the Madison, Wis.-based Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) and held July 12-13 in Door County, Wis. — the 2022 WDPA officers were elected.

IDFA welcomes 30 into NextGen Leadership Program

The group of emerging dairy-industry leaders was selected based on their experience and scope of responsibility within their organizations.

July 19, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said 30 future leaders of the dairy industry were accepted into the third class of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of IDFA’s People Strategy.

Ice Cream sales, production are hot again ahead of National Ice Cream Day

Recent data provided to IDFA show hard ice cream production for the first five months of 2021 running ahead of last year, when hard ice cream production set a five-year high.

July 15, 2021

With National Ice Cream Day just around the corner, Americans are lining up at scoop shops and grocery checkout lines at near-record numbers to get their favorite flavors of ice cream.

Killer Creamery zero sugar ice cream sandwich

Killer Creamery launches zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches

The offering comes in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors.

July 13, 2021

Boise, Idaho-based Killer Creamery says it debuted Killer Sammies, first-of-their-kind zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches in the novelty category.

Crystal Creamery birthday cake ice cream

Crystal Creamery commemorates 120th anniversary with new ice cream flavor

The company also is launching National Ice Cream Month promotions.

July 9, 2021

Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery says the newest addition to its ice cream lineup, Birthday Cake, boasts a cake batter ice cream base with cake pieces and rainbow sprinkles throughout — a tribute to the company’s 120th year in business.

WDPA to team up with DFW to sponsor dairy product contest rebate program

Wisconsin companies that enter a new cow’s milk dairy product in the 2021 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest will receive from DFW a 50% reimbursement on the $60 contest entry fee.

July 8, 2021

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), sponsor of the annual World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, said it is continuing an agreement with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) regarding contest entries.

Hood ice cream celebrates summer with local New England collaboration, giveaways

Throughout National Ice Cream Month in July, customers who dine in and purchase a Wahlburgers kids’ meal will receive a free Hood Birthday Cake mini ice cream sandwich.

July 7, 2021

Hood, the dairy brand of Lynnfield, Mass.-based HP Hood LLC, said it teamed up with the well-known Boston based brand Wahlburgers to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Sandwich Day this summer.

My/Mochi giving away ice cream in exchange for ‘Mmm Faces’

The maker of mochi ice cream snacks is celebrating National Ice Cream Day all month.

July 2, 2021

My/Mochi Ice Cream said it is inviting ice cream lovers everywhere to show off their “Mmm Face,” that special face snackers can't help but make while My/Mochi melts their mouth's mind, in exchange for free My/Mochi ice cream and a chance to win “more mochi balls than the mouth can handle.”