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Rumiano Cheese hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new processing and packaging facility

The 46,766-square-foot plant will increase efficiency and capacity by 50%.

August 10, 2021

On Aug. 6, Rumiano Cheese Co. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new processing and packaging plant in Willows, Calif.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers

August 9, 2021

Bel Brands USA, Chicago, announced a new program in partnership with Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting on-farm energy usage.

IDFA honors 34 dairy companies for safety achievements

This is the 18th year IDFA has sponsored the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award program, highlighting the outstanding workplace safety achievements of U.S. dairy companies.

August 9, 2021

WCMA Launches CheeseExpo.org for 2022 event

CheeseExpo is set to occur live and in-person on April 12-14, 2022 in Milwaukee.

August 5, 2021

IDFA’s Michael Dykes: Passage of funding bill by U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations is a ‘win’ for Americans

The committee voted to triple the funding to support the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects.

August 5, 2021

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released a statement on Aug. 5.

Lifeway Foods announces intent to acquire assets of GlenOaks Farms

The acquisition will expand Lifeway Foods’ position within the better-for-you drinkable dairy space.

August 3, 2021

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and other fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced its intent to acquire certain assets of privately held Laguna Beach, Calif.-based GlenOaks Farms Inc., a drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.

CMAB announces winners of CADairy2Go competition

The three winning chefs were honored for innovative uses of California cheese and other dairy ingredients in to-go dishes.

August 3, 2021

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., announced the three innovative chefs who took home the ultimate to-go prize of $5,000 each in the inaugural CADairy2GO competition cook-off in Napa.

World Cheese Awards to open for entry on August 23

An international panel of 230 experts from 30 different countries will judge the entries.

August 2, 2021

Dedicated only to cheese, the 33rd World Cheese Awards will take place in Oviedo, Spain, on Nov. 3 as part of the Asturias Paraíso Natural International Cheese Festival 2021, run by the Instituto del Queso, in partnership with the Principality of Asturias and the City Council of Oviedo.

Real California Milk Excelerator names semifinalists in product innovation competition

The third annual California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel initiative showcases emerging dairy-based functional food, beverage and beauty products for consumer’s changing lifestyles.

July 30, 2021

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., announced the 12 semifinalists in the Real California Milk Excelerator, the third edition of the CMAB’s dairy product innovation competition in partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel.

Kalsec expands innovation capacity with Center for New Technology

The new facility is staffed with scientists and visiting product developers.

July 29, 2021

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Kalsec, a producer of natural spice and herb extracts, colors, food protection and hop extracts for the food and beverage industry, celebrated the opening of its newest facility with a dedication ceremony on Thursday, July 22, 2021.