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Bipartisan, bicameral bill re-introduced to stop the labeling of nondairy products as ‘milk’

The Dairy Pride Act would stop the use of dairy terms such as milk, yogurt and cheese on the labels of nondairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants and algae.

April 22, 2021

Reps. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), and Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that requires the FDA to take enforcement action against manufacturers labeling nondairy products as dairy, according to representatives of Welch and Simpson.

FPSA auction to go virtual for 2021

The funds generated from the FPSA auction support a variety of worthy charitable causes, including scholarships, veterans’ groups, university research and training, and employment of the underserved.

April 20, 2021

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), McLean, Va., said it will host the 2021 FPSA auction virtually with guest auctioneer James Cunningham as a result of the cancellation of its 2021 annual conference.

It’s cultured dairy’s time to shine

Dollar sales rose steeply in most retail cultured dairy categories.

Kathie Canning

April 19, 2021

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers ate at home more often during the past year — and many of them baked and cooked up a storm, too. That reality translated into rosy sales at retail for a number of cultured dairy categories.

Checkoff-led Earth Day communications focus on dairy’s sustainability efforts

DMI said it will showcase tangible examples of real environmental progress being made on farms and throughout the dairy supply chain.

April 19, 2021

Dairy farmers’ longstanding commitment to the environment and their stories of stewardship are taking center stage for Earth Day communications strategies led by the checkoff.

SIG to build production plant in Mexico

The new plant will help the company realize further growth potential in North America.

April 19, 2021

SIG Combibloc, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, said it will construct a new plant in Queretaro, Mexico, to serve North American markets.

IDFA, NMPF applaud USDA work to implement new Dairy Donation Program

USDA said it will soon implement the $400 million program established by Congress in December 2020.

April 15, 2021

USDA announced on April 14 that it will soon implement the $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP) established by Congress in December 2020.

Grow-NY startup business competition now accepting applications

Now in its third year, the competition is open to food and agriculture startups with high growth potential.

April 15, 2021

Grow-NY is a unique initiative for food and agriculture startups that is organized by New York State and Cornell University.

Steve Bechel elected as WCMA board president

The association also announced new board members for the 2021-2022 term.

April 14, 2021

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wis., will serve as president of its board of directors in the 2021-2022 term, which begins July 1.

Stonyfield Organic aims to convert major city parks into organic grounds by 2025

The projects are part of the Stonyfield #Playfree initiative.

April 14, 2021

Stonyfield Organic, a Londonderry, N.H.-based organic yogurt maker, announced plans to build on its StonyFields program.

Danone Institute North America accepting applications for "One Planet. One Health" initiative

The grant program aims to advance stronger and more sustainable food systems.

April 13, 2021

Danone Institute North America said it is once again welcoming applications to its "One Planet. One Health" Initiative grant program to promote resilient and sustainable local food systems.