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ADPI honors Jerry O'Dea with 2021 Award of Merit

The award was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.

August 20, 2021

Recently retired as the executive vice-president and chief commercial officer of Glanbia Nutritionals, Jerry has spent almost 40 years building a nutritional dairy ingredients industry.

IDFA now accepting nominations for annual industry awards

Winners will be announced and recognized at Dairy Forum 2022 in Palm Desert, Calif.

August 19, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is seeking nominations for three awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry: the IDFA Laureate Award, the 2022 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award and the IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award.

CMAB back-to-school milk and cereal promotion

CMAB kicks off back to school with retail milk and cereal campaign

The breakfast promotion focuses on creative uses of the classic breakfast combination as children and families return to the classroom.

August 18, 2021

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the launch of a consumer promotion focused on family time during breakfast, featuring Real California milk and cereal, the classic breakfast duo.

Process Expo to return live in November

The event will take place Nov. 2-5 in Chicago.

August 18, 2021

Process Expo, the largest trade show dedicated to the food and beverage processing industry, will be held Nov. 2-5, 2021, in the South Hall of McCormick Place in Chicago.

Serendipity Brands appoints Bob Gorman CEO

Gorman joins the ice cream company with more than 20 years of marketing experience across various industries.

August 18, 2021

Serendipity Brands, a New York-based super-premium ice cream company inspired by iconic desserts from Serendipity3 restaurant, said it appointed Bob Gorman CEO.

Harris Teeter selling Hunter Farms dairy business to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc.

The sale is expected to close on Aug. 30, 2021.

August 17, 2021

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy farm families in 13 states that is “passionate about cultivating dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.”

USDA announces increase in SNAP benefits

Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA, said IDFA is pleased with the move.

August 16, 2021

On Aug. 16, USDA released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Zume partners with Solenis to open-source PFAS-free packaging playbook

The companies will open up the packaging recipe to encourage all brands to leverage the breakthrough in their manufacturing processes.

August 12, 2021

Camarillo, Calif.-based Zume, a sustainability solutions company creating economically viable substitutes for single-use plastics, announced a partnership with Wilmington, Del.-based Solenis, a producer of specialty chemicals.

USDEC, NMPF commend introduction of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The act would provide new authority to the Federal Maritime Commission to address unjust and unreasonable practices by ocean carriers.

August 11, 2021

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both headquartered in Arlington, Va., said they offered their support for bipartisan legislation introduced Aug. 10 by Representatives John Garamendi (D-Calif.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.): the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

European Commission delays health certificate regulation

IDFA said the move protects U.S. dairy exports and global infant nutrition supply chains.

August 11, 2021

After months of advocacy by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) with U.S. and European officials, the European Commission (EC) decided Aug. 10 to extend the implementation deadline for its new health certificate requirements to Jan. 15, 2022.