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Milk butter cheese photo courtesy of Edlong Dairy Technologies

Association execs weigh in on the state of the dairy industry

November 7, 2019

The dairy industry currently faces a number of challenges ranging from global trade obstacles to the rise of plant-based dairy alternatives. Dairy Foods asked the top executives from leading dairy associations to provide their thoughts related to current industry issues and opportunities; and to discuss how their organizations are helping members succeed in trying times.

IDFA seeks candidates for 2020 summer internship

Intern will focus on legislative and regulatory issues in dairy.

November 6, 2019

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is seeking applicants for its 2020 summer internship, which will offer one undergraduate or recent graduate firsthand experience with the association’s advocacy efforts on dairy policy with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and federal officials in regulatory agencies.

Litehouse names Kelly Prior president and CEO

Prior previously held the title of president.

November 6, 2019

Litehouse Inc., a Sandpoint, Idaho-based maker of dairy- and nondairy based refrigerated salad dressings (RSD), said its board of directors promoted Kelly Prior to the position of president and CEO, effective immediately.

Danone North America’s Stok brand supporting veterans

The brand introduced limited-edition packaging for its protein espresso product.

November 5, 2019

Stōk, a Broomfield, Colo.-based brand of Danone North America, said it is showing its support this Veterans Day with limited-edition camo packaging for its 48 oz. protein espresso product.

Checkoff support helps McDonald’s launch reformulated chocolate milk

The milk has 25% less sugar than the previous offering.

November 1, 2019

Support from dairy checkoff food scientists helped McDonald’s USA produce a reduced-sugar, low-fat chocolate milk that will be unveiled nationwide in January.

Hershey’s Ice Cream helping to end childhood hunger

The company, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, partnered with No Kid Hungry.

October 31, 2019

One in six children in America lives with hunger, and many of these children rely on school meals for essential nutrition to fuel their performance in and out of school, according to Harrisburg, Pa.-based Hershey’s Ice Cream.

Registration for CheeseExpo 2020 now open

The event will take place April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

October 30, 2019

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said registration is open for CheeseExpo 2020, set for April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

Industrywide food safety initiative now available for small and artisanal ice cream companies

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is leading the initiative.

October 30, 2019

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy said that food safety resources for small and artisanal ice cream manufacturers, including an online class and technical support, are now available.

2020 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation

Submit your entries for 2020 Breakthrough Award honors

The award celebrates achievements and innovations by dairy processing members of ADPI.

October 29, 2019

Dairy Foods magazine and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., will be honoring a deserving dairy processor with the 2020 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation.

IDFA issues statement on planned USDA milk purchase

USDA said it will purchase an additional $50 million in fresh fluid milk.

October 29, 2019

This October, USDA announced plans to purchase an additional $50 million in fresh fluid milk with Section 32 authority, further increasing support to the nation’s dairy industry when uncertainty with trade and low prices have created challenges for farmers and processors, said the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).