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The dairy co-op has six processing plants near three major ports. From there, CDI exports milk powders and butter to markets in Asia and elsewhere.

During the fall board meetings held in Chicago, the International Dairy Foods Association and its three constituent organizations elected new officers and 23 new board members.

Butter churners wait in line for cream behind manufacturers of fluid products. With dairies making full-fat varieties of milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream, there is less cream available for butter.

Falling production, retail prices and sales aren’t helping creameries. Manufacturers look to flavors and healthier formulations to revive the category.

Cheesemakers grab hold of the snacking trend, creating hybrid products that appeal to consumers. Others focus on bold flavors, portion control and convenient packaging.

CROPP Cooperative, the parent company of the Organic Valley brand of dairy foods and beverages, has formed a partnership with and Europe's leading organic dairy cooperative.

While yogurt shows off its diversity with innovative new products and ingredient uses, other cultured dairy, like cottage cheese and cream cheese put up a new fight.

Paying attention to shoppers' demands, dairies introduce new products free from GMOs, additives, gluten and hormones.

Glanbia, the Irish dairy company, said today that it is in “advanced discussions” to expand its cheese and whey production plant in Clovis, N.M.

Milk processors are finding success with limited-time flavors like mint chocolate chip and birthday cake. A national campaign focusing on protein hopes to keep milk front-and-center on the breakfast table.