The Italian-born owners of G.S. Gelato bring their recipes and production equipment to Florida’s Panhandle where they make authentic Italian gelato for retail and foodservice customers.
The headquarters and manufacturing plant of G.S. Gelato, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., are far from the scenic Gulf Coast views in this resort town on the Emerald Coast of Florida’s panhandle.
Guido Tremolini and Simona Faroni are living the sweet life in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The owners of G.S. Gelato make their own branded version of the Italian frozen dessert and supply private-label retail and foodservice accounts, too.
First quarter consolidated operating income totaled $71 million, compared to first quarter 2012 consolidated operating income of $90 million.
May 9, 2013
Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF) today announced strong first quarter 2013 results. The Company reported first quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share of $2.63, compared to first quarter 2012 earnings per share of $0.20. These financial results reflect the January 2013 sale of the Company's Morningstar business, the gain of which is the primary driver of the diluted earnings of $2.63 per share and is reflected in discontinued operations, as well as the Company's majority ownership interest in its consolidated subsidiary, The WhiteWave Foods Company
The International Dairy Foods Association is the leading opponent of the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, a supply management provision included in the Dairy Security Act.
May 9, 2013
More than 30 dairy foods manufacturers – including some of the largest food companies in the United States – have sent letters over the past week to members of the House and Senate, including key agriculture committee members, calling on them to oppose government-imposed limits on milk supply.
The Dairy Foods columnist has conducted a wide range of research to improve the quality and use of dairy foods and dairy ingredients.
May 8, 2013
The American Dairy Products Institute honored Phillip S. Tong with an Award of Merit. "ADPI members widely acknowledged Phil's numerous contributions to the processed dairy products industry throughout his distinguished career," said ADPI's CEO, David Thomas. "ADPI is pleased to recognize his service to the industry with this award."
The company saw "significant consumption growth" in its natural cheeses and Velveeta business in the first three months of the year.
May 2, 2013
"We're off to a solid start," said Tony Vernon, CEO of Kraft. "Our first quarter results reflect strong returns on our new product innovations to date, as well as the fact that our cost savings outpaced our plans to reinvest in our brands."
Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya is honored as a "disruptive innovator" along with dancer Twyla Tharp and rapper Psy.
April 30, 2013
Chobani President, Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya was honored as a "disruptive innovator" at the fourth annual Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards. Food Engineering named Chobani's facility in Twin Falls, Idaho, its 2013 Plant Of The Year.
Mari Hicks of Kemps LLC boosted sales at one Hy-Vees store by 563% over the same week of the prior year.
April 25, 2013
The winners of MilkPEP's Breakfast Blitz Display Contest showcased the success of the breakfast-at-home strategy in selling more milk as well as other complimentary breakfast products, including eggs, bacon, cereal and English muffins. When milk was featured in a display alongside those other items, the retailers reported notable increases.
Unilever has reduced electricity use by 13%, natural gas use by 16% and water consumption by more than 1.1 million gallons per year.
April 24, 2013
The Unilever Ice Cream plant in Henderson, Nev., was recognized for Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability and Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese, Gooding, Idaho, was honored for Outstanding Achievement in Energy Efficiency.