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Last year was a roller coaster ride for store brands. Sales were up and down but finished strong, with increases averaging about 5% over the last five months, according to New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA).

The Foodservice Division of the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the kickoff date for its 4th Annual Real California Pizza Contest, the return of the CADairy2Go competition and the rollout of a new culinary event focusing on Cal-Mex to round out its foodservice events for 2022.

The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., both issued statements on the Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner.

As part of the Optimize and Enhance Operations pillar of the its Global Strategic Plan, Saputo Inc. announced several major capital investments and consolidation initiatives intended to enhance and streamline its manufacturing footprint in its USA Sector and International Sector. 

Stellar, a fully integrated firm focused on design, engineering, construction and mechanical services worldwide, said it published a new e-book about the critical elements of a process safety management (PSM) training program for facilities operating an ammonia refrigeration system.

The farmer-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which unites the industry through a shared social responsibility platform, said it launched the awards to honor exceptional farms, businesses and partnerships for their socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices and technologies that have a broad and positive impact.

Strong global demand and tight supply helped drive U.S. dairy exports to a second consecutive volume record in 2021 and a new all-time high in value.

My/Mochi Ice Cream and its head of innovation and Michelin star chef, Cris Sanchez, are celebrating the Super Bowl and the biggest snacking day of the year at The Players Tailgate.

The Kraft Heinz Co., based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, announced that after years of distinguished service, Alexandre Van Damme, director nominee of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will retire from the company’s board of directors following the end of his term. 

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the Senate introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) on Feb. 3.