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Lifeway Foods 3Q net income triples

Net sales were $40.9 million for the third quarter, an increase of $2.8 million or 7.2% from the same period of 2022. The net sales increase was primarily driven by higher volumes of Lifeway branded drinkable kefir.

November 16, 2023

The company reported net income of $3.4 million or $0.23 per basic and diluted common share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to net income of $1 million or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share during the same period in 2022.

Darigold to open Boise office

The company will continue to maintain a presence in Seattle.

November 15, 2023

Darigold hopes to secure space in Idaho in early 2024. The company anticipates completing tenant finish and staffing for the Boise office over the span of 18 to 24 months.

Halo Top to give away $100K

From now through Dec. 16, Halo Top will be giving away holiday help on a weekly basis to hundreds of ice cream lovers to get them through the season.

November 3, 2023

Company launches Lighten the Holidays Giveaway.

Ben & Jerry's introduces new non-dairy, oat-based formula

Like all Ben & Jerry's flavors, the oat base Non-Dairy line-up will continue to have Fairtrade certified cocoa, vanilla, coffee and sugar, and Open Chain cocoa.

October 11, 2023

The nearly 20 existing non-dairy flavors in pints and scoop shops will make the switch to the "new and improved base" by Spring 2024, beginning with Ben & Jerry's fan favorites Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Fudge Brownie.

Prairie Farms finishes 85th anniversary with special celebration

Year-end activities will also include a celebration of Prairie Farms' winning streak in the 2023 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest.

October 9, 2023

Included are a consumer promotion: "85 Days of Giveaways," an anniversary edition video series featuring Prairie Farms' dairy farmers, and many more exciting activations.

Byrne Dairy names two new board members

Boynton was CEO of Crouse Health from 2014 until 2023. Minkel has more than 27 years of experience.

October 5, 2023

Kimberly Boynton and Ethan Minkel have many years of experience at upstate New York businesses.

Vermont Creamery chooses new PR firm

Vermont Creamery is committed to supporting Vermont's agricultural heritage and the working rural landscape that characterizes farming communities, producing all products locally in Vermont with milk sourced from family farms.

October 4, 2023

360 PR+ will focus on equal parts education and inspiration, introducing new products and sharing Vermont Creamery's differentiating points of taste, craftsmanship and sustainability.

Episode 32 — Sartori’s Gillespie discusses foodservice at the retail channel

Keys to the processor’s success are explained, as well tips for processors considering entering the channel.

Brian Berk

October 2, 2023

In episode 32 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, Ryan Gillespie, vice president of marketing at Plymouth, Wis.-based Sartori Cheese, discusses food service and retail.

$300K in grants available to west coast dairy processors

The Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative, hosted by California State University, Fresno, will award funding to dairy producers and processors in California, Oregon, and Washington who want to become more innovative in today’s industry.

September 29, 2023

Deadline to submit applications is Sept. 29.

Unilever makes big commitment to ice cream vendors

Ice cream mobile vendors have the opportunity to apply for a $5,000 grant. Early next year, consumers will have the chance to vote for Good Humor's "Joy Driver of The Year" – the recipient of an additional $20,000 grant.

September 21, 2023

Good Humor announced a commitment to help ice cream mobile vendors sustain their businesses with the launch of its Neighborhood Joy Grant Program.