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CMAB names Yee as Director of Processor Patnerships

His career highlights include 12 years of management of Own Brands private label programs across store categories including dairy.

January 24, 2023

Yee joins the CMAB with more than 20 years of experience at Safeway/Albertsons Companies where he held a wide range of leadership positions including Assistant Store Manager, Business Process Analyst, Category Analyst, Sourcing Manager, Senior Brand Manager, Senior Product Manager, and most recently Product Manager overseeing dairy categories.

Schreiber Foods honored by IDFA with the Safety Leadership Award

Award was presented during the IDFA Dairy Forum.

January 24, 2023

The award, now in its seventh year, honors an individual, group or organization for demonstrating outstanding leadership directed at enhancing food safety within the dairy products industry.

Lee Kinnard named Dairy Business Association president

Christopher Schneider and Jesse Dvorachek also named new board members.

January 23, 2023

Kinnard serves on several boards, including Peninsula Pride Farms and Farmers for Sustainable Food. He previously served as vice president of DBA.

Jim Sartori and Larry Webster honored with IDFA Laureate Awards

Sartori is chairman and former CEO of Sartori Co., while Webster is former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative.

January 23, 2023

Now in its fourth year, the IDFA Laureate Award is given to a leader in the dairy industry who has made significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of dairy. Candidates from across the dairy industry as well as suppliers and academics are eligible, and the awardee is chosen by a panel of industry professionals.

Nestlé's Stroup named chairperson of IDFA's Executive Council

Trade group announces a slew of other appointments.

January 23, 2023

IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from across the dairy foods industry and focuses on the business and operations of the association. The five Industry Segment Boards represent fluid milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy-derived ingredients, and are composed of experts and executives who drive policy and strategy alongside the association’s leadership.

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Valley Milk expands milk processing facility

The 10,000-square-foot expansion will provide the capability to produce AMF in drums, totes and eventually pails to serve industrial and food service customers.

January 20, 2023

The ownership of Valley Milk LLC announced their intention to begin producing Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF) at the facility in 2024.

Organic Valley names new CEO

Outgoing CEO Bob Kirchoff announced his retirement to the cooperative in 2022 and his last day will be Jan. 31.

January 12, 2023

Jeff Frank joins the cooperative on Jan. 23.

Nominations for the 2023 World Dairy Expo Recognition Awards being accepted

Dairy Producer of the Year, Industry Person of the Year, and International Person of the Year will be honored.

January 11, 2023

Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognize their outstanding work and dedication to the dairy industry.

Special Episode - A Let’s Talk Dairy interview with Land O’Lakes’ Heather Anfang

Senior vice president discusses the future of the butter industry, its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, plus much more.

January 10, 2023

Senior vice president discusses the future of the butter industry, its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, plus much more.

Southeast Milk shutters reverse-osmosis plant

With milk supplies in the area declining, the need for surplus milk outlets has diminished, company states.

January 10, 2023

Southeast Milk originally built the plant as an ultrafiltration plant to condense milk to cut freight expenses when milk was most abundant in the spring months.