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Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso celebrates plant expansion

The expansion project will help meet increased demand for the company’s Mexican, Caribbean and Central American cheeses and cremas.

October 30, 2020

Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso said it is celebrating a significant expansion at its facility in Kent, Ill.

Minerva Dairy rolls out virtual butter-making tour for students

America’s oldest family-owned creamery connects with the next generation of entrepreneurs and agricultural leaders via one-of-a-kind Zoom field trip.

October 28, 2020

Minerva Dairy, America’s oldest family-owned creamery, said it is doing its part to inspire and educate students from a distance this fall by offering virtual tours of its butter-making facilities.

CheeseExpo Global Online to take place April 6-8, 2021

The virtual event will offer compact, focused seminars, exclusive showcases from exhibitors and more.

October 27, 2020

For the welfare and benefit of dairy industry personnel, a new event, CheeseExpo Global Online, will offer industry innovations, world-class technical and marketing seminars, and supplier connections April 6-8, 2021.

Dairy Farmers of America accepting applications for 2021 Accelerator program

The program has a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.

October 27, 2020

Five years after launching its initial Accelerator program, Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said is gearing up for its 2021 program with the announcement of a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.

Chobani will raise starting wage to at least $15 per hour

The pay changes will take full effect in the first quarter of 2021.

October 26, 2020

It is the latest commitment by the Norwich, N.Y.-based maker of Greek yogurts, oat milks, probiotic drinks and dairy creamers to put people over profits with robust employee benefits.

Lean into indulgent and comfort food-inspired flavors

Although there’s certainly been a push toward health and wellness in recent years, consumers are still craving nostalgic, indulgent foods and flavors, especially in times of stress.

Shannon Cushen

October 26, 2020

It’s usually around this time of year, as the leaves start to change and the weather gets colder, that consumers begin engaging in more permissible indulgence, reaching for their favorite desserts and comfort foods.

USDA authorizes additional funding for Farmers to Families Food Box Program

NMPF said the program has delivered approximately $1 billion worth of dairy products to needy Americans since spring.

October 23, 2020

USDA is authorizing an additional $500 million to support Round 4 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said.

Top dairy association execs weigh in on state of the dairy industry

There’s cause for both concern and optimism, they suggest.

Kathie Canning

October 23, 2020

The dairy industry has been facing a variety of challenges this year, most notably, the COVID-19 pandemic. Dairy Foods asked the top executives of leading dairy associations to discuss the industry's more significant issues, as well as its greatest opportunities.

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News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.

October 22, 2020

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, Boulder, Colo., announced a new direct-to-consumer option, https://yasso.com/shop, allowing shoppers the added convenience of delivery straight to their doors.