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Andrei Mikhalevsky receives inaugural Laureate Award from IDFA

He is the former president and CEO of California Dairies Inc.

January 27, 2020

Andrei Mikhalevsky, former president and CEO of California Dairies Inc., received the inaugural International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Laureate Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Prairie Farms counts down to the big game with 10 days of super dairy prizes

One-hundred daily winners will receive Prairie Farms dairy prize packages.

January 26, 2020

The Super Bowl is almost here, and Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms said it is celebrating by inviting consumers to join the company’s “MOOvement” and sign up to win free dairy products.

IDFA’s Cary Frye testifies to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

She says false claims about dairy ‘have confused and scared the public.’

January 24, 2020

Cary Frye, senior vice president for regulatory affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in Washington, D.C., will give oral testimony on Jan. 24 to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) at the USDA Children's Nutrition Research Center in Houston.

Jeni's to celebrate ‘Ice Cream for Breakfast Day’ on Feb. 1

The company will debut its Skillet Cinnamon Roll ice cream flavor during the fourth annual event.

January 24, 2020

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Columbus, Ohio, said it will celebrate its fourth annual “Ice Cream for Breakfast Day” on Feb. 1.

World Championship Cheese Contest announces judging team

Contest entries are due Jan. 31.

January 23, 2020

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), organizers of the World Championship Cheese Contest, announced the largest-ever lineup of internationally renowned judges set to evaluate entries March 3-5 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison, Wis.

Retail ice cream sales tumble

But most of the category’s declines can be attributed to a few brands

Kathie Canning

January 22, 2020

The U.S. retail ice cream segment certainly has seen easier times. According to "Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties - U.S.," a report published in May 2019 by global market research firm Mintel, the mature and diverse category is "finding growth elusive."

Wisconsin to host first-ever Art of Cheese Festival

The event, presented by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, will include food, classes, tours and more.

January 21, 2020

In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, headquartered in Madison, Wis., said it would host the first ever Art of Cheese Festival Aug. 14-16, 2020.

Dairy organizations applaud Congress for passing USMCA

The agreement needs President Trump’s signature, Canadian approval to go into effect.

January 16, 2020

On Jan. 16, the U.S. Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Siggi’s unveils new ad campaign

The campaign features Founder Siggi Hilmarsson.

January 16, 2020

Siggi's, creator of the Siggi's brand of lower-sugar yogurt with simple ingredients, announced the launch of its new advertising campaign.

Dairy groups welcome signing of ‘Phase One’ trade deal with China

Left to be fully resolved is how China will fulfill its commitment to purchase large quantities of U.S. agriculture products, including dairy.

January 15, 2020

According to multiple news outlets, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a "Phase One" trade deal on Jan. 15. Reaction from major dairy organizations was mostly positive.