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July 23, 2021

Certified B Corporation and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery said it was recognized on yet another level: as a 2021 Best for the World B Corporation, ranking in the top 5% of B Corps worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet.

Cold treats see a slight cool-off

But all segments within the retail ice cream/sherbet category still posted impressive gains.

Kathie Canning

July 21, 2021

When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.

No good answers to COVID-19 questions for dairy industry

There are myriad questions looming over the dairy industry as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brad Legreid

July 14, 2021

In the 1980s, “Family Feud,” starring Richard Dawson, was traveling around the country looking for families to be on the show. Madison, Wis., was one of the cities they visited in search of one family to bring out to Hollywood.

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July 9, 2021

Darigold Inc. said it is building a new premium protein and butter operation in Pasco, Wash., that will feature a suite of state-of-the-art technologies and strategies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Hood ice cream celebrates summer with local New England collaboration, giveaways

Throughout National Ice Cream Month in July, customers who dine in and purchase a Wahlburgers kids’ meal will receive a free Hood Birthday Cake mini ice cream sandwich.

July 7, 2021

Hood, the dairy brand of Lynnfield, Mass.-based HP Hood LLC, said it teamed up with the well-known Boston based brand Wahlburgers to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Sandwich Day this summer.

Saputo Inc. to acquire the activities of Wensleydale Dairy Products

The acquisition will expand the Canadian company’s branded position in the U.K. and abroad.

July 6, 2021

Saputo Inc. said it entered into an agreement to acquire the activities of Wensleydale Dairy Products Ltd. The business, which will join Saputo Inc.’s Dairy Division (U.K.) under its Europe Sector, operates two facilities located in North Yorkshire, England, and employs approximately 210 people.

My/Mochi giving away ice cream in exchange for ‘Mmm Faces’

The maker of mochi ice cream snacks is celebrating National Ice Cream Day all month.

July 2, 2021

My/Mochi Ice Cream said it is inviting ice cream lovers everywhere to show off their “Mmm Face,” that special face snackers can't help but make while My/Mochi melts their mouth's mind, in exchange for free My/Mochi ice cream and a chance to win “more mochi balls than the mouth can handle.”

California Dairies Inc. Launches farm-to-consumer sustainability effort

The cooperative said it assembled a team of experts in the field of sustainability across numerous priority areas: from environmental stewardship to employee welfare to animal husbandry and beyond.

June 30, 2021

California Dairies Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in California and second largest in the United States, announced the formal launch of an initiative aimed at measuring, validating and further improving sustainable business practices.

New initiative aims for more climate-friendly dairy supply chain in Chesapeake Bay watershed

Land O’Lakes Inc., The Hershey Co. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay collaborate on ‘Sustainable Dairy PA’ initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water quality on local dairy farms.

June 29, 2021

The Hershey Company, Land O’Lakes Inc. and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay said they are partnering to implement on-farm best management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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June 24, 2021

The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) recognized Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) co-CEOs Donn DeVelder and Sheryl Meshke with the Outstanding Communicator Award on June 9 for excellence in effectively integrating communication into their leadership style.