America's largest grocery retailer is inviting local and regional producers — including dairy processors — and growers to apply for the second annual accelerator program.
May 5, 2022
The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced the second year of its Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator, a program designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of local items sold in Kroger-owned stores.
The $2.4 million investment in Indonesia sweetener plant to more than double production capacity.
May 4, 2022
In response to continued consumer demand for label-friendly ingredients, Minneapolis-based Cargill announced it expanded its processing capabilities of its sweetener plant in Cikande, Indonesia, to more than double the company’s production capacity for organic non-GMO tapioca syrup.
The company also will donate 100,000 servings of milk throughout the year to food banks.
April 27, 2022
Shamrock Farms, a Phoenix-based, family-owned dairy company, said it is celebrating 100 years of delivering handcrafted farm-fresh milk and dairy to families locally in Arizona and nationwide.
The dairy company debuted the first fully renewable milk carton and post-consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the United States.
April 27, 2022
Clover Sonoma — a Certified B Corporation and third-generation family-owned and operated dairy based in Petaluma, Calif. — said it received recognition for sustainable packaging innovation through California Creamery Operators Association’s first Sustainability award.
The organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration recommending specific steps to be taken.
April 21, 2022
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both headquartered in Arlington, Va., sent a letter on April 21 to the Biden administration recommending specific steps to provide relief and support to dairy farmers and exporters facing supply chain constraints.
The funds support the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s industry education and scholarship programs, the World and U.S. Championship Cheese Contests and university dairy training centers.
April 19, 2022
Enthusiastic dairy processors, marketers and suppliers raised an impressive $333,125 at the 2022 Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction, held April 13 at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee.
The brand’s new recipe features the same great taste with a creamier texture.
April 19, 2022
Halo Top, a brand of Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises Inc., said it made a change to its dairy light ice cream recipe to deliver an even creamier texture while maintaining the same great taste.