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Tillamook County Creamery Association commits 10% of September sales to support farmers in need

The cooperative is partnering with American Farmland Trust and Eva Longoria.

September 1, 2020

This year's harvest is one of financial hardship for many American farmers, and Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) said it is stepping up to help.

Chobani launches ad campaign for Chobani Complete

The campaign focuses on the product line’s nutritional aspects.

September 1, 2020

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., said it launched an ad campaign for its new Chobani Complete product line.

Two Good yogurt brand announces ‘One Cup, Less Hunger’ program for hunger relief

The Danone North America brand is partnering with City Harvest and We Don’t Waste.

August 31, 2020

Two Good, a Greek yogurt brand of White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, announced the upcoming launch of its “One Cup, Less Hunger” program.

DFA aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030

The cooperative is setting a science-based target, committing to reduce both direct and value-chain emissions, from a base year of 2018.

August 27, 2020

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, announced a continued step forward in its commitment to sustainability, as it becomes the first U.S. dairy cooperative to set a science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Senators seek robust enforcement of USMCA dairy agreements

USDEC, NMPF commend the coalition of senators for standing up for America’s dairy processors, farmers and exporters.

August 26, 2020

A bipartisan group of 25 senators sent a letter on Aug. 26 identifying challenges with implementing several dairy-related provisions in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

California dairy organizations, farmers partner with Feeding America for new campaign

The #FoodForThought campaign highlights acts of kindness while inspiring and encouraging people to give back to their community.

August 26, 2020

Committed to helping California families facing hunger, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of “got milk?”and toma leche, and the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), representing California dairy farm families, announced a partnership with Feeding America to help provide 1 million meals and 1 million servings of milk through the launch of #FoodForThought.

Nomination deadline extended for Exporter of the Year

Dairy Foods is accepting nominations through Aug. 28.

August 26, 2020

Dairy Foods is seeking nominations for the 2020 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award.

PLMA cancels 2020 Private Label Trade Show

The association also announced a new virtual event for 2021: ‘PLMA Live! Private Label Week.’

August 25, 2020

The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) said it canceled its 2020 Private Label Trade Show in light of continuing uncertainties concerning the health and safety of participants at large-scale, in-person gatherings.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.

August 25, 2020

The Kraft Heinz Co., headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, said it achieved a milestone in its turnaround plan with the finalization of its U.S. leadership team.

Center for Dairy Research, WCMA awarded $6 Million in grants

The second round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants will support continuation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.

August 20, 2020

USDA announced that the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) were awarded $6.13 million to support continuation of the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), serving Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.