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Saputo acquires the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses

The company said the acquisition of these businesses will better position the company for capturing the growing demand for aseptic protein beverages and nutritional snacks.
September 1, 2021

Saputo Inc., Montreal, said it completed the acquisition of the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses formerly operated by AmeriQual Group Holdings LLC. 


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IDFA now accepting nominations for annual industry awards

Winners will be announced and recognized at Dairy Forum 2022 in Palm Desert, Calif.
August 19, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is seeking nominations for three awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry: the IDFA Laureate Award, the 2022 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award and the IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award. 


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CMAB back-to-school milk and cereal promotion

CMAB kicks off back to school with retail milk and cereal campaign

The breakfast promotion focuses on creative uses of the classic breakfast combination as children and families return to the classroom.
August 18, 2021
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the launch of a consumer promotion focused on family time during breakfast, featuring Real California milk and cereal, the classic breakfast duo.
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USDA announces increase in SNAP benefits

Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA, said IDFA is pleased with the move.
August 16, 2021
On Aug. 16, USDA released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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A growth slowdown for retail refrigerated milk

But two refrigerated milk-alternative segments made strong sales gains.
kathie canning
Kathie Canning
August 16, 2021
When we last reported on sales within the U.S. refrigerated retail milk category back in our February issue, the situation was quite rosy. Dollar sales had risen significantly during the 52-week reporting period, and unit sales growth was solid, too.
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European Commission delays health certificate regulation

IDFA said the move protects U.S. dairy exports and global infant nutrition supply chains.
August 11, 2021
After months of advocacy by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) with U.S. and European officials, the European Commission (EC) decided Aug. 10 to extend the implementation deadline for its new health certificate requirements to Jan. 15, 2022.
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Real California Milk Excelerator names semifinalists in product innovation competition

The third annual California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel initiative showcases emerging dairy-based functional food, beverage and beauty products for consumer’s changing lifestyles.
July 30, 2021

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., announced the 12 semifinalists in the Real California Milk Excelerator, the third edition of the CMAB’s dairy product innovation competition in partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel.


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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.


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