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Dairy Farmers of America accepting applications for 2021 Accelerator program

The program has a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.

October 27, 2020

Five years after launching its initial Accelerator program, Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said is gearing up for its 2021 program with the announcement of a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and a continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy food product companies.

Chobani will raise starting wage to at least $15 per hour

The pay changes will take full effect in the first quarter of 2021.

October 26, 2020

It is the latest commitment by the Norwich, N.Y.-based maker of Greek yogurts, oat milks, probiotic drinks and dairy creamers to put people over profits with robust employee benefits.

USDA authorizes additional funding for Farmers to Families Food Box Program

NMPF said the program has delivered approximately $1 billion worth of dairy products to needy Americans since spring.

October 23, 2020

USDA is authorizing an additional $500 million to support Round 4 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.

October 22, 2020

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, Boulder, Colo., announced a new direct-to-consumer option, https://yasso.com/shop, allowing shoppers the added convenience of delivery straight to their doors.

U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence opens in Singapore

The new USDEC facility solidifies the U.S. dairy industry’s in-region base, elevating a customer-centric, innovation-driven approach to collaboratively seize ‘future-of-food’ opportunities.

October 21, 2020

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Arlington, Va., said it unveiled the start of an exciting new chapter for its presence in Southeast Asia on Oct. 21 with a virtual event officially launching the new U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (U.S. CDE).

My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream hosting a ‘monstrously massive’ mochi giveaway

Snackers may enter to win a limited-edition ‘FrankenFreezer’ stocked with a year's supply of ‘Halloween's spookiest snack.’

October 20, 2020

My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, Los Angeles, announced a giveaway of “other-worldly mochi proportions.”

Prairie Farms cream cheese named Grand Champion in Miscellaneous category at NCCIA cheese contest

Prairie Farms Cheese Division’s ‘Caves of Faribault’ also finished strong with St. Pete’s Select.

October 16, 2020

Prairie Farms cream cheese produced in Luana, Iowa, was named Grand Champion of the North Central Cheese Industries Association (NCCIA) annual cheese contest held in Norwood, Minn.

Proliant Dairy Ingredients honored as Exporter of the Year

The annual award is presented by Dairy Foods magazine and sponsored by USDEC.

October 15, 2020

Proliant Dairy Ingredients’ committed expansion to sell whey permeate to more than 30 countries has earned the Ankeny, Iowa, company the Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award.

Congressman Anthony Brindisi urges HHS, USDA to raise awareness about health benefits of dairy

In his bipartisan letter to the agencies, Brindisi led 50-plus members of Congress in requesting that the agencies review studies demonstrating beneficial or neutral effects of dairy foods at all fat levels and include those findings in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

October 15, 2020

Congressman Anthony Brindisi, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, held a virtual meeting with dairy farmers from across New York’s 22nd District and advocated for their priorities in a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.

NYS MilkLaunch announces four finalists

The New York startup competition saw applicants with products ranging from the idea stage to already existing.

October 14, 2020

NYS MilkLaunch, a new startup competition focused on accelerating product innovation for dairy products in New York state, announced the four finalists for its inaugural competition.