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Chef Ricky Webster wins $15,000 in the CMAB's Real California Pizza Contest

His recipe was inspired by San Francisco’s Iconic Fisherman’s Wharf.

November 19, 2020

After using a revised bake-off format in line with the current COVID-19 protocols, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., said it awarded two contestants with $25,000 in the 2020 Real California Pizza Contest.

Tillamook attains Certified B Corporation status

B Corp recognition represents a significant milestone along the co-op's ongoing stewardship journey.

November 18, 2020

Following a rigorous certification process, Tillamook County Creamery Association said it is now recognized as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).

High Road Craft Brands acquires former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis.

The new facility will bolster the company’s goal to grow revenue to more than $100 million.

November 17, 2020

High Road Craft Brands, Marietta, Ga., said it finalized the acquisition of the former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis.

Cheese sales explode in retail channels

Both the natural and processed cheese categories saw double-digit dollar sales gains.

Kathie Canning

November 16, 2020

It has been a very, very good year for cheese, at least within the major retail channels. Dollar sales within the natural cheese category shot up 17.0% to $15,449.5 million during the 52 weeks ending Oct. 4, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Hogansville Elementary wins ‘Virtual Recess Takeover’ contest from Danimals, NFL PLAY 60

The school received a virtual meet and greet with NFL star Mark Ingram and surprise gifts from Dollar General totaling nearly $60,000.

November 13, 2020

When almost all K-12 schools across the United States transitioned to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some students who rely on their school as a source of nutrition, learning, physical activity and socialization were at risk.

Four dairy snack startups to compete in Real California Milk Snackcelerator competition finals

Two savory and two sweet competitors preparation for final showdown to make it to market.

November 12, 2020

Ice cream infused with vegetables, to-go premium cheese snacks, decadent chocolate mousse and flavored paneer make up the finalists announced today in the Real California Milk Snackcelerator product innovation competition.

Industry groups ask Trump administration to a create federally orchestrated vaccine distribution program

They urge prioritization of vaccination among population groups, including critical infrastructure employees, which include the food, agriculture, manufacturing and retail industries.

November 12, 2020

A Nov. 11 letter signed by the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association and 14 other food industry groups encourages the Trump administration to put in place a federally orchestrated vaccine distribution program once a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed and approved.

Crave Better Foods acquires Solero brand

Solero frozen fruit bars are 100% organic.

November 11, 2020

Crave Better Foods LLC, the maker of Chipwich ice cream cookie sandwiches, announced the merger of the Solero organic fruit bar business from Iris Brands LLC, Minneapolis, into its operations.

2020 State of the industry: US dairy exports walk a tightrope

With the pandemic-related recession, exporters will need to balance oversupply concerns.

Nate Donnay

November 4, 2020

With so many pandemic related variables, it's been a balancing act for U.S. dairy exports. At this point, anything is possible.

AMPI is top winner in NMPF’s cheese competition for aged Asiago

Select Milk Producers’ smoked Gouda deemed second-best cheese.

November 2, 2020

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), New Ulm, Minn., won the 2020 NMPF Chairman’s Award for the best cheese — an aged Asiago — in its 2020 Cheese Quality Competition.