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Dairy Market News

Bottling demand for milk improves; cheese production is mixed, reports USDA

Improved weather conditions in most regions of the country have been beneficial to milk production, especially in the Upper Midwest and Northeast.

January 17, 2014

Milk production across the nation is trending higher along the seasonal trend, according to the USDA's Dairy Market News report for the week ended Jan. 17. Improved weather conditions in most regions of the country have been beneficial to milk production, especially in the Upper Midwest and Northeast, where temperatures have returned towards their seasonal norms.

News briefs about people in the dairy industry

January 11, 2014

News briefs about people in the dairy industry

DairyUS is the new face of dairy industry's Real Seal campaign

January 10, 2014

After a nationwide vote, a new cartoon character helping to build awareness of the advantages of real dairy foods has a name: DairyUS.

Smith Brothers Farms moves into a new milk processing plant

James Carper

January 9, 2014

A milk processor moved from a 90-year-old operation into a newer facility in Kent, Wash. Smith Brothers Farms made the most of the space, designing process areas for efficiency, safety and future growth.

Plant expansion

Hilmar Cheese says expansion of Texas plant will be completed this year

The expansion includes additional capabilities on an existing 40-pound natural American-style cheese production line, and improvements to a variety of processes to better serve domestic and international customers.

January 7, 2014

Hilmar Cheese Co., said the expansion at its cheese and whey processing facility in Dalhart, Texas, is nearing completion.

Dairy processor Smith Brothers Farms delivers milk to Seattle homes

James Carper

January 6, 2014

Smith Brothers Farms, a family-owned home delivery business in Washington state, had a long list of structural issues to resolve. With those out of the way, the dairy processor can totally focus on milk processing and delighting its customers.

Trends

Nutrition, health, ethnic foods are top trends for the year

The children of baby boomers and a growing population of nonwhite U.S. citizens are leading a charge to more adventurous eating, including a preference for ethnic flavors and foods.

January 2, 2014

National demographics influence the dairy industry. Younger consumers are more adventurous in their flavor preferences while baby boomers seek better health through their diet. Note to dairy processors: develop niche products; one size will not fit all.

In memoriam

Mark William Rhyan, Sargento's COO, is remembered for his actions and attitude

Lou and Louie Gentine said "Mark was a champion of our corporate culture, and was passionate about 'doing it right the first time.' He served as a mentor to many, and his actions and attitude motivated those around him to excel."

December 30, 2013

Mark William Rhyan, the executive vice president and chief operations officer of cheesemaker Sargento Foods Inc., Plymouth, Wis., passed away on Dec. 25 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Consumer promotions

As the ball drops in Times Square, Saputo kicks off 3 promotions for its specialty cheese brands

To support the participating nationwide retailers, Saputo is using in-store shelf talkers with tear pads featuring coupons.

December 30, 2013

Saputo USA, Richfield, Wis., will start 2014 with three new consumer promotions for its Joan of Arc, King’s Choice and Lorraine brands of specialty cheeses.

GMO-no?

Whole Foods says no more Chobani

Is it because of the use of GMOs or some other reason? The reasons are cloudy.

December 20, 2013

Responding to grocer Whole Foods decision to drop Chobani, the founder of the top-selling Greek yogurt brand downplayed the news, saying in a statement that "though we have very limited distribution within Whole Foods, they have been an important partner of ours over the years."