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Rogue Creamery president wins lifetime achievement award

David Gremmels awarded American Cheese Society honors.

August 1, 2022

In 2005, it was David Gremmels himself who petitioned ACS to introduce a Lifetime Achievement Award. The organization’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award honored Gremmels’ mentor, Ignazio “Ig” Vella, now remembered as, “The Godfather of Artisanal Cheese.”

Photo by Lew Harrington

Chobani to host World Refuge Forum

Aug. 10 event to bring together leaders who are pushing for stronger government policies, as well as providing support for refugees.

July 28, 2022

Hosted by Chobani, advocates, policymakers, and humanitarian agencies will discuss the social, political, and economic challenges facing refugees today, and the larger implications such as the global food crisis. With this forum, Chobani intends to inspire companies to hire refugees and generate support for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide much-needed humanitarian relief.

Minerva Dairy names new CFO

Steven Lefkowitz is a growth-oriented business executive with a strong work ethic.

July 20, 2022

Steven H. Lefkowitz joined Minerva Dairy as chief financial officer on July 5. A veteran financial leader and Ohio native, Lefkowitz is a growth-oriented business executive who brings a new vision of corporate governance to the fifth-generation family-owned company.

Cosmic Bliss asks consumers to scream for ice cream

Throughout July, company asks people share a video of themselves "screaming for ice cream."

July 14, 2022

Cosmic Bliss is rewarding consumers' "ice-screams" with free ice cream and donations to nonprofits supporting the research and progression of organic and regenerative farming practices.

My/Mochi to sponsor NASCAR event

NASCAR fans can enjoy several treats as the ice cream brand joins the team at Live Fast Motorsports.

July 14, 2022

My/Mochi will be a primary partner of the NASCAR Cup Series' No. 78 Ford Mustang for the Ambetter 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, July 17 on National Ice Cream Day.

Danone taps Global Icons for U.S. brand licensing initiatives

Danone has a mission to bring health through food and lifestyle to as many people as possible.

July 8, 2022

Global Icons will work with these brands to identify and secure strategic licensing programs within food/beverage, non-food, and experiential categories along with marketing collaborations.

Dairy Farmers of America names Dennis Rodenbaugh president and CEO, effective July 1

Rodenbaugh succeeds Richard P. Smith who served DFA for 16 years.

July 6, 2022

At a recent Board of Directors meeting of the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the board announced that Dennis Rodenbaugh would be taking the helm as president and CEO of the Kansas City, Kansas-based nonprofit cooperative.

WCMA provides new resources for Wisconsin dairy manufacturers and processors

WCMA’s program will offer personalized consultative services to support Wisconsin dairy businesses.

June 27, 2022

WCMA’s programming is supported by a $50,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection through the Wisconsin Initiative for Agricultural Exports (WIAE).

Trade groups applaud the signing of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) both express gratitude.

June 16, 2022

The legislation was introduced in response to the vocal advocacy by NMPF, USDEC and other agricultural export and shipper organizations, as problems with effective ocean freight transportation worsened in 2021