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Cowgirl Creamery’s founders announce retirement

Sue Conley and Peggy Smith are passing the torch to Amanda Parker, managing director, who will oversee company operations.

January 18, 2021

Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, the two chefs who co-founded Point Reyes Station, Calif.-based Cowgirl Creamery in 1997 and pioneered organic artisan cheesemaking in America, announced their retirement.

Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation American Dairy Products Institute Dairy Foods magazine

Submit your entries for 2021 Breakthrough Award honors

The award celebrates achievements and innovations by dairy processing members of ADPI.

January 15, 2021

Dairy Foods magazine and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., will be honoring one deserving dairy processor with the 2021 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation.

Wisconsin Cheese Valentines Day Cheese Box

Wisconsin Cheese launches personalized heart-shaped boxes of cheese

Consumers may nominate the cheese lovers in their lives to win one of 500 limited-edition Valentine’s Day gifts.

January 13, 2021

Wisconsin Cheese (Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin), Madison, Wis., said it is officially declaring cheese as the universal love language of 2021.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

January 12, 2021

Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., announced the appointment of three senior leaders as vice presidents of the cooperative.

ADPI expands Center of Excellence resources

The organization added three subject-matter expert to the center.

January 6, 2021

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., announced the addition of three subject-matter experts to its Center of Excellence (COE) resource group for members.

General Mills Big G cereal and ‘got milk?’ team up for breakfast

General Mills releases special-edition boxes featuring characters with milk mustaches to highlight the benefits of cereal and milk.

January 6, 2021

General Mills Big G cereal and the “got milk?” campaign from the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) announced a historic partnership designed to deliver even more fun along with the essential nutrition people need to fuel their mornings.

IDFA, NMPF applaud release of 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

For the first time, the guidelines include recommendations for children younger than 2 years of age.

December 30, 2020

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation separately applauded the Dec. 29 release of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).

Chobani adds to its executive team

The company names Jody Macedonio chief financial officer and veteran CNN correspondent Cristina Alesci chief corporate affairs officer.

December 28, 2020

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., said it added two people to its executive team.

Lactalis Canada to acquire Agropur's Canadian yogurt business

The transaction includes all shares of Ultima Foods Inc. and the Iögo, Iögo Nanö and Olympic brands.

December 21, 2020

Lactalis Canada Inc., formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a Toronto-based subsidiary of Lactalis Group, said it has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire all shares of its Canadian yogurt business, Ultima Foods Inc.

Retail ice cream sales heat up

All retail ice cream/sherbet categories realized strong dollar and unit sales gains.

Kathie Canning

December 21, 2020

Many consumers have been turning to their favorite comfort foods to help combat stress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And one of those favorites certainly appears to be ice cream.