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Saputo commits to climate, water and waste targets by 2025

The pledge represents another strong step in the company’s journey to create shared value for its stakeholders through the Saputo Promise, its approach to social, environmental and economic performance.

February 10, 2020

Saputo Inc. said it is pledging to accelerate its global climate, water and waste performance.

New Danone research project offers participants opportunity to ‘map their gut health’

Participants in the project, led by Danone Nutricia Research and the University of California, will receive a free personalized microbiome and diet report.

February 10, 2020

The Microsetta Initiative, a research project led by a team at the University of California, San Diego, in partnership with Danone Nutricia Research — the research and innovation division of Danone North America's global parent company, Danone S.A. — is recruiting hundreds of U.S. citizen scientists to map their gut microbiome.

Retail whole-milk sales reemerge

But the rest of the milk category continues to struggle

Anna Boisseau

February 6, 2020

From cashew to banana "milk," it seems like nondairy milk alternatives have been popping up in every imaginable form in recent years. And conventional milk has suffered from the competition.

Icelandic Provisions launches its first national ad campaign

The skyr brand seeks to introduce U.S. consumers to Icelandic culture.

February 6, 2020

Icelandic Provisions announced the rollout of its first national advertising campaign created, in part, to answer the questions: “What is skyr?” and “How do you say the word 'skyr?'”

IDFA opens nominations for 2020 Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards

The program honors facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance.

February 4, 2020

The International Dairy Foods Association said it is now accepting applications for the 16th annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards, a program that honors facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance.

Danone North America accepting applications for fellowship grants

The company will award two $25,000 grants to graduate students interested in exploring the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt and their role in maintaining health and wellness.

February 4, 2020

Danone North America, headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., said it is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant.

Century Park Capital Partners completes sale of The Mochi Ice Cream Co.

The company was sold to Lakeview Capital.

January 31, 2020

Los Angeles-headquartered Century Park Capital Partners said it completed the sale of The Mochi Ice Cream Co. to Lakeview Capital Inc., Birmingham, Mich.

Dairy organizations applaud Secretary Perdue’s commitment to protect common names

Perdue points to geographical indications as trade barriers.

January 30, 2020

The U.S. Dairy Export Council, the National Milk Producers Federation and the Consortium for Common Food Names expressed appreciation for Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s denunciation of geographical indications as trade barriers.

Danone North America, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation join forces in the name of regenerative agriculture

Danone North America also announces partnership with rePlant Capital.

January 29, 2020

Danone North America, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), announced a unique multi-year agreement aimed at improving the economic resiliency and soil health of farms, including those within Danone North America’s supply chain.

IDFA names new members of Executive Council

It also announces new directors for Industry Segment Boards.

January 27, 2020

On Jan. 26, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., announced new members of its Executive Council, as well as new directors for its five Industry Segment Boards.