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News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

January 28, 2021

Cacique LLC, a Los Angeles-based Hispanic foods company that makes authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas and chorizos, announced an addition to the company's ownership group as part of a round of funding that will be used to accelerate its brand’s continued rapid growth nationwide.

Tillamook County Creamery Association plays the long game to match its values

As a cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association prioritizes forward-thinking investments in product development and community initiatives.

Anna Boisseau

January 27, 2021

Last year was a monumental one for the world, and a newsworthy one for Tillamook County Creamery Association, too. The Tillamook, Ore.-based cooperative became a Certified B Corporation, donated $4 million dollars to a COVID-19 relief fund and partnered with the American Farmland Trust to help secure farmland for future generations.

Sue Taylor of Leprino Foods receives IDFA Laureate Award

The award was presented on Jan. 25 during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.

January 25, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., said it recognized the remarkable leadership of Sue Taylor, former vice president of dairy economics and policy for Leprino Foods Co., by honoring her with the IDFA Laureate Award.

Chobani drops limited-edition Chobani Flip on TikTok

To celebrate Opposite Day, Chobani is encouraging fans to create videos for a chance to win a case of the yogurt.

January 25, 2021

In honor of Opposite Day 2021 — that’s January 25 — Chobani LLC said it is going all out.

A big comeback for refrigerated milk at retail

Retail sales of refrigerated milk see a pandemic-powered growth spurt.

Kathie Canning

January 21, 2021

Up until only recently, milk sales in U.S. retail outlets had been on a decades-long decline. As the coronavirus forced many consumers to work, study and/or eat at home, however, retail milk sales benefited.

Tropicale Foods acquires Paleteria La Michoacana

Both companies manufacture Hispanic frozen novelty products.

January 20, 2021

Wind Point Partners and portfolio company Tropicale Foods, an Ontario, Calif.-based manufacturer of authentic Hispanic-inspired frozen novelty products under the Helados Mexico brand, announced the acquisition of Paleteria La Michoacana (PLM), a portfolio company of Canum Capital Partners and Greyrock Capital Group.

Edge computing promotes operational excellence, resilience in dairy packaging

It offers dairy manufacturers a single solution to address several operational challenges.

Aric Prost

January 20, 2021

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has led to significant changes in business operations, supply chains and consumer behavior.

Cowgirl Creamery’s founders announce retirement

Sue Conley and Peggy Smith are passing the torch to Amanda Parker, managing director, who will oversee company operations.

January 18, 2021

Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, the two chefs who co-founded Point Reyes Station, Calif.-based Cowgirl Creamery in 1997 and pioneered organic artisan cheesemaking in America, announced their retirement.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

January 12, 2021

Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., announced the appointment of three senior leaders as vice presidents of the cooperative.

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association is delivering on promises

The cooperative produces milk and other dairy products that are ‘fresh from the farm to fridge’ and ‘100% local.’

Kathie Canning

January 11, 2021

Maola Local Dairies, the signature brand from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc. (MDVA), covers dairy products touted as being "fresh from farm to fridge" and "100% local."