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Dairy groups laud U.S. Trade Representative’s call for dispute settlement against Canada on its dairy tariff rate quotas

IDFA, USDEC and NMPF have been calling for full enforcement of Canada’s trade obligations under USMCA.

May 25, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai for initiating a formal dispute settlement case over Canada’s manipulation of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Saputo announces two strategic acquisitions

The acquisitions are in line with — and will contribute favorably to — Saputo’s new global strategic plan objectives.

May 25, 2021

Saputo Inc. announced two strategic acquisitions: one the dairy alternatives space and one in the value-added ingredients segment.

3-A SSI announces recipients of 2021 Volunteer Service Awards

The organization also released its annual progress report.

May 24, 2021

3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI), McLean, Va., announced the recipients of its 2021 Volunteer Service Awards and the release of its latest annual progress report at the 3-A SSI Annual Meeting.

Jolly times for refrigerated juices

The category posted strong dollar and unit sales gains at retail.

Kathie Canning

May 20, 2021

For the second year in a row, Dairy Foods has good news to share about the retail juice category, a segment that had been experiencing a multi-year decline. According to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI, two of the four juice categories actually posted impressive dollar and unit sales increases during the 52 weeks ending March 21, 2021.

Dairy checkoff helps Taco Bell create new beverage featuring dairy

The Mtn Dew Baja Blast Colada Freeze features a dairy-based creamer made from real heavy cream, with pineapple and coconut flavors to give it a tropical feel.

May 20, 2021

Dairy Management Inc., Rosemont, Ill., said Taco Bell is unveiling its second frozen beverage featuring dairy at all participating U.S. locations, thanks to checkoff support.

MilkPEP debuts ‘You’re Gonna Need Milk for That’ campaign

Mountaineer, filmmaker Jimmy Chin filmed Kai Lightner in ‘The Wall’ for the campaign’s debut.

May 19, 2021

It’s 5:45 p.m. Elite sports climber Kai Lightner is walking down a bustling Kansas City street when his attention is arrested by something up above. He reaches for his milk, takes a drink, passes it to his mom and begins his ascent to the top of a 30-story building, where he comes face to face with a climbing wall.

2021 Dairy Symposium slated for July 12-13

The event is a comprehensive program focusing on issues impacting all dairy processors.

May 18, 2021

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) said its 2021 Dairy Symposium will be held July 12-13 at The Landmark Resort in Door County, Wis.

Krohne Group celebrates its 100th anniversary

The company is hosting a digital fair in celebration.

May 18, 2021

Krohne Group said it is celebrating its 100th anniversary under with the message "the spirit of creativity."

IDFA issues environmental sustainability trade principles

The association urges the U.S. government to proactively protect U.S. dairy trade.

May 18, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it issued the industry’s first-ever “U.S. Dairy Trade Principles on Environmental Sustainability,” a critical and proactive step as the global community rallies around climate change and initiatives begin to impact international trade.

Aakash Chemicals rebrands as Vivify, launches new website

Vivify’s subsidiary Calico also rebranded.

May 17, 2021

Aakash Chemicals & Dye-Stuffs, a Glendale Heights, Ill.-based value-added supplier of colorants and specialty ingredients, said it rebranded as Vivify Specialty Ingredients.