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In honor of International Women's Day, Dannon Light + Fit yogurt joined forces with Dress for Success to release two new specially marked, limited-edition Greek yogurt flavors.

A Greener World (AGW) announced that Hart Dairy, a Waynesboro, Ga.-based processor of grass-fed whole, reduced-fat and chocolate milk, is now Certified Animal Welfare Approved.

Yuengling’s Ice Cream Corp., Orwigsburg, Pa., said it signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Atlanta-based Revolution Desserts LLC.

The Kraft Heinz Co. and food tech startup TheNotCompany Inc. announced a joint venture designed to reimagine global food production and advance toward a more sustainable future. 

Bliss Bros Dairy, Attleboro, Mass., said it recently completed significant capital investments in plant facilities, including brand new processing equipment, and added several deeply experienced ice cream professionals to its team. 

As part of the Optimize and Enhance Operations pillar of the its Global Strategic Plan, Saputo Inc. announced several major capital investments and consolidation initiatives intended to enhance and streamline its manufacturing footprint in its USA Sector and International Sector. 

The Kraft Heinz Co., based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, announced that after years of distinguished service, Alexandre Van Damme, director nominee of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will retire from the company’s board of directors following the end of his term. 

Grassland Dairy Products Inc., the largest privately owned butter producer in North America, said it completed the acquisition of Chicago-based Medlee Foods LLC.

New York-based mochi ice cream company Mochidoki said founder and CEO Ken Gordon is stepping down from his role as CEO, remaining on as chairman. Claudio LoCascio is the company’s new CEO and president.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized the remarkable leadership of Ed Mullins, senior executive officer of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., and Dan Zagzebski, president and CEO of Hiram, Ohio-headquartered Great Lakes Cheese Company Inc., by honoring each with the IDFA Laureate Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.