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The big cheese

Marieke Mature Gouda wins United States Championship Cheese title

Wisconsin cheesemakers won the most medals of any state. Vermont and New York came in second among the states.

March 18, 2013

Out of a possible 100 points, Marieke Gouda scored 98.31 in the final round of judging, during which judges re-evaluated the top 16 cheeses at an evening gala to determine the overall champion.

Plant closure

Saputo will close Quebec cheese plant in 2014

Last month, the international cheesemaker shuttered its factory in Wales.

March 15, 2013

Saputo Inc., Montreal, announced on March 14 that it will close its cheese manufacturing facility in Warwick, Quebec, Canada, in June 2014.

Dairy processor news briefs: Westby reports record sales, plus more news

March 13, 2013

Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, Wis., said it had record revenues of more than $50 million in 2012. General Manager Pete Kondrup said total revenues from operations were more than $30 million in manufactured dairy food products and nearly $20 million in fluid milk sales.

IDFA’s Tipton urges creativity

Connie Tipton

March 12, 2013

We as an industry understand what the former editor of the Harvard Business Review Theodore Levitt meant when he observed, “Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.”

Research

For bone strength, not all dairy benefits are equally beneficial

Recent findings suggest that not all dairy products are equally beneficial in promoting bone strength.

March 1, 2013

A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), has found that dairy intake -- specifically milk and yogurt -- is associated with higher bone mineral density (BMD) in the hip, but not the spine.

Consumer marketing

Hispanic marketers are missing out when they focus only on women, Mintel finds

According to research from Mintel, some 42% of Hispanic men and more than half (55%) of Hispanic dads are the top decision maker on the purchases made in their household.

March 1, 2013

While the Hispanic population is growing at a fast pace in the U.S. -- and with them their purchasing power -- it seems in the last few years much of the focus has been on Latinas, neglecting an equally important Hispanic shopper...Hispanic men. Indeed, according to latest research from Mintel, some 42% of Hispanic men and more than half (55%) of Hispanic dads are the top decision maker on the purchases made in their household.

Annual report

Dairy food sales tumble 4% at Land O'Lakes; total sales rise 10.2%

Total sales for the dairy co-op were a record $14.1 billion.

February 26, 2013

Land O'Lakes Inc. reported 2012 sales of $14.1 billion (up 10.2% from 2011) and net earnings of $241 million (up 31%). Both are records. Additionally, three of the business segments achieved record sales, and the Crop Inputs segment had record earnings in addition to record sales.

Consumer marketing

Insights for dairy marketers: women want to be healthy; men actually do cook

Health and wellness is an important topic for all women, according to a new white paper. Kraft finds men involved in meal prep.

February 26, 2013

Two separate research studies that look at attitudes and motivations of women and men can help marketers of dairy foods hone their messages.
Anthem Worldwide wrote a white paper, “What Women Really Want From Health And Wellness.” Research by Kraft Cheese shows that today's dads are taking a more active role in the kitchen, as well as with food shopping, menu planning and meal preparation.

Heiden go seek

Saputo closes German plant; mulls over plant closure in Wales

The affected plants are in Heiden, Germany, and Newcastle Emlyn, Wales.

February 25, 2013

Saputo announced the closure of its cheese manufacturing plant in Heiden (Germany) and enters into a 30-day consultation period for the proposed closure of its facility in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales (United Kingdom). The two plants were acquired in 2006 and 2007 respectively

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