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DFA’s CoLAB Accelerator accepting new applicants for 2022 program

The program aims to foster relationships with startup companies and help advance innovative solutions in the areas of ag-tech and dairy food products.

November 11, 2021

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., said applications are now being accepted for the 2022 DFA CoLAB Accelerator program, which will begin in April and run through June 2022.

California receives Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Award from USDA

The $1.8 million award from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will be used to create a ‘Pacific Coast Coalition’ to support dairy businesses in California, Oregon and Washington in the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products.

November 11, 2021

The California State University and Fresno Foundation, in partnership with the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), announced the receipt of a $1.8 million award from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to create a “Pacific Coast Coalition” to support dairy businesses in California, Oregon and Washington in the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products.

WCMA thanks USDA, Sen. Baldwin for investment Dairy Business Innovation Alliance

The investment of $6.13 million will go toward direct-to-business grants, free workshops, consultations and industry research for dairy farmers and processors.

November 11, 2021

On Nov. 11, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., applauded USDA’s announcement of $20.2 million in support for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, including $6.13 million for a program administered by WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).

FlexXray opens new inspection facility in South Carolina

The location will provide foreign material inspection and QA hold resolution services.

November 10, 2021

FlexXray opened a new state-of-the-art, USDA- and FDA-registered inspection facility specializing in foreign material QA hold resolution services in Fort Mill, S.C.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin holiday butter sales

Americans projected to purchase 161 million pounds of butter for the holidays

That's enough butter to bake more than 11 billion butter cookies.

November 10, 2021

While butter sales usually increase during the holidays, the pandemic, which spiked a rebirth of home cooking, has also caused butter sales to grow significantly year-round, according to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

IDFA applauds passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

The act addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials and rail programs of the Department of Transportation.

November 8, 2021

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement on Nov. 8 regarding the Congressional passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

November 5, 2021

Dairy processors Stonyfield Organic, Londonderry, N.H., and Waitsfield, Vt.-based Cabot Creamery said they are joining forces alongside the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance (FPSA) and Dairy Farmers of America to place dairy as a leader in forging a circular pathway to decarbonization and climate change mitigation.

Rick Smith to retire as DFA president and CEO in 2022

Dennis Rodenbaugh will succeed Smith, effective at the end of 2022.

November 4, 2021

The board of directors of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-based milk marketing cooperative and global dairy foods company, announced the appointment of Dennis Rodenbaugh as president and CEO of DFA, effective at the end of 2022.

Spanish goat’s cheese crowned World Champion Cheese

The competition took place during the Asturias Paraíso Natural International Cheese Festival 2021 in Oviedo, Spain.

November 4, 2021

A soft goat’s cheese made by Andalusian cheesemaker Quesos y Besos was named World Champion Cheese in the World Cheese Awards in Oviedo, Spain, on Nov. 3.