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High Road Craft Brands acquires former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis.

The new facility will bolster the company’s goal to grow revenue to more than $100 million.

November 17, 2020

High Road Craft Brands, Marietta, Ga., said it finalized the acquisition of the former Three Twins plant in Sheboygan, Wis.

Cheese sales explode in retail channels

Both the natural and processed cheese categories saw double-digit dollar sales gains.

Kathie Canning

November 16, 2020

It has been a very, very good year for cheese, at least within the major retail channels. Dollar sales within the natural cheese category shot up 17.0% to $15,449.5 million during the 52 weeks ending Oct. 4, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Messe Frankfurt enters into joint venture with FPSA to produce Process Expo

The strategic partnership aims to add value for all show participants.

November 13, 2020

Messe Frankfurt Inc. (MFI) and the McLean, Va.-based Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced that they entered into a joint venture to align their resources to create and co-produce Process Expo, the nation’s largest horizontal trade show for the food and beverage processing and packaging industry.

Hogansville Elementary wins ‘Virtual Recess Takeover’ contest from Danimals, NFL PLAY 60

The school received a virtual meet and greet with NFL star Mark Ingram and surprise gifts from Dollar General totaling nearly $60,000.

November 13, 2020

When almost all K-12 schools across the United States transitioned to virtual learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some students who rely on their school as a source of nutrition, learning, physical activity and socialization were at risk.

Dairy groups say USTR must address key trade barriers to bring benefits to dairy

USDEC, NMPF released an executive summary of their recent detailed analysis of the intricate web of global trade barriers that are hampering overseas dairy sales.

November 13, 2020

Given the national and strategic importance of U.S. dairy exports, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), both headquartered in Arlington, Va., said they released on Nov. 12 an executive summary of their recent detailed analysis of the intricate web of global trade barriers that are hampering overseas dairy sales.

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, EPA announce memorandum of understanding

The MOU will further collaboration on efforts related to the environment and dairy.

November 13, 2020

The checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, Rosemont, Ill., announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Four dairy snack startups to compete in Real California Milk Snackcelerator competition finals

Two savory and two sweet competitors preparation for final showdown to make it to market.

November 12, 2020

Ice cream infused with vegetables, to-go premium cheese snacks, decadent chocolate mousse and flavored paneer make up the finalists announced today in the Real California Milk Snackcelerator product innovation competition.

Industry groups ask Trump administration to a create federally orchestrated vaccine distribution program

They urge prioritization of vaccination among population groups, including critical infrastructure employees, which include the food, agriculture, manufacturing and retail industries.

November 12, 2020

A Nov. 11 letter signed by the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association and 14 other food industry groups encourages the Trump administration to put in place a federally orchestrated vaccine distribution program once a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed and approved.

Significant boost for hygienic design

New GFSI benchmarking requirements underline necessity for hygienic design.

November 11, 2020

With the 2020 publication of two new hygienic design benchmarking requirements, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) paves the way to incorporate hygienic design in food safety management programs, according to 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI) and the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG).

Crave Better Foods acquires Solero brand

Solero frozen fruit bars are 100% organic.

November 11, 2020

Crave Better Foods LLC, the maker of Chipwich ice cream cookie sandwiches, announced the merger of the Solero organic fruit bar business from Iris Brands LLC, Minneapolis, into its operations.