With millions of people in the Southwest still struggling in the aftermath of recent winter storms, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative of farm families, said it will donate $50,000 through its DFA Cares Foundation to Southwest food banks and Feeding Texas to help with relief and recovery efforts.

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., kicked off a new national campaign on March 1 to educate consumers that it’s a food company that crafts so much more than Greek yogurt, including “oatmilks,” coffees and creamers, finding many new ways to nourish people and foster healthier lives.

Citing input from event exhibitors, members and the board of directors representing the industry, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced the decision to cancel this year’s event.

Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Cedarburg, Wis., and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announced the winner and finalists of the 2020 Cedar Crest Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest.

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said it hosting an online celebration of the World and U.S. Championship Cheese Contests, with free original programming set to stream on WorldChampionCheese.org on March 2 and March 3.

In a Feb. 24 fireside chat presented by the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) Women in Dairy, MilkPEP CEO Yin Woon Rani said dairy brands need to focus on “what’s great” about milk and other dairy products and present those attributes in fresh ways to really get attention and broaden the products’ appeal among younger consumers.

Through March 10, consumers may enter the companies’ sweepstakes for a chance to win a “complete” home gym makeover featuring a new set of workout equipment, Reebok fitness gear and a mini fridge that can be stocked with Chobani Complete advance nutrition yogurt for peak performance at home.

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) announced the establishment of a scholarship in the name of Phillip Tong, Ph.D., to be known as the Phillip Tong Educational Scholarship.

Rosemont, Ill.-based Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Arlington, Va., announced the promotion of Krysta Harden from chief operating officer (COO) to president and CEO of USDEC.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI), New Ulm, Minn., and Litchfield, Minn.-based First District Association (FDA) announced the formation of a jointly owned common marketing agency (CMA) of the two dairy cooperatives.