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Grassland Dairy Products acquires Medlee Foods

Medlee Foods produces a wide range of savory and sweet seasoned butters.

February 2, 2022

Grassland Dairy Products Inc., the largest privately owned butter producer in North America, said it completed the acquisition of Chicago-based Medlee Foods LLC.

USDA outlines new program to address supply chain crisis at NMPF, USDEC supply chain webinar

The program was launched in partnership with the Port of Oakland and will set up a new “pop-up” site at the port dedicated to easing the loading of empty containers with agricultural exports.

February 1, 2022

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new program to help address the export side of the supply chain crisis. The initiative was addressed at a webinar featuring agriculture industry and policy leaders hosted by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers

January 31, 2022

New York-based mochi ice cream company Mochidoki said founder and CEO Ken Gordon is stepping down from his role as CEO, remaining on as chairman. Claudio LoCascio is the company’s new CEO and president.

NBD accepting National Dairy Board scholarship applications

Eleven scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded, in addition to a $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to one outstanding recipient.

January 31, 2022

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), Rosemont, Ill., said applications are being accepted for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB).

Danone North America's soil health initiative exceeds 2022 goal

To date, the program has prevented more than 337,000 tons of soil from erosion, resulting in nearly $3.3 million in cost avoidance for farmer partners who supply brands such as Oikos, Two Good and Horizon Organic.

January 28, 2022

The company also said it launched the R3 – Robust, Resilient, Reliable – ROI tool, a first-of-its-kind benchmarking tool for farmers that uses data to measure and predict the financial impact of regenerative practices.

Tillamook celebrating National Cheddar Day with return of the Mother Loaf

The date coincides with company’s anniversary and Super Bowl Sunday; TCCA also to offer cheddar-friendly merchandise, shoppable music video.

January 27, 2022

Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, might be the cheesiest day ever when National Cheddar Day and the Big Game collide.

Jeremy Travis of Hilmar Cheese Company receives IDFA’s 2022 Food Safety Leadership Award

The award honors an individual, group or organization for demonstrating outstanding leadership directed at enhancing food safety within the dairy products industry.

January 26, 2022

Jeremy Travis, vice president of quality and technical services for Hilmar Cheese Company Inc., received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2022 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum in Palm Desert, Calif., on Jan. 25.

Taco Bell launches dairy-based Island Berry Freeze with checkoff support

Checkoff-supported Grilled Cheese Burrito is also back on chain’s menu.

January 26, 2022

Taco Bell is continuing its run of dairy-based beverages thanks to dairy checkoff support.

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, CMA CGM form joint initiative to advance U.S. dairy exports

The Dairy Exports Working Group aims to identify and address supply chain issues hampering U.S. dairy product exports.

January 25, 2022

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles and CMA CGM — a leader in shipping and logistics — formed the Dairy Exports Working Group aimed at identifying and addressing supply chain issues hampering U.S. dairy product exports.

Ed Mullins and Dan Zagzebski honored with IDFA Laureate Award

The awards were presented on Jan. 23 during Dairy Forum.

January 24, 2022

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized the remarkable leadership of Ed Mullins, senior executive officer of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., and Dan Zagzebski, president and CEO of Hiram, Ohio-headquartered Great Lakes Cheese Company Inc., by honoring each with the IDFA Laureate Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.