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Milk Specialties Global Visalia expansion

Milk Specialties Global doubles lactose production at its Visalia, Calif., facility

Increased lactose demand is being fueled by overseas markets.

February 3, 2021

Milk Specialties Global, an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based whey protein isolate producer, said it doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its West Coast processing facility in Visalia, Calif.

Oikos debuts grant program to help strengthen the fitness industry

The grant program, Oikos Pro for Pros, aims to help give independent fitness businesses and trainers the support and strength they need.

February 2, 2021

The past year has tested the strength of the fitness industry, which lost more than 480,000 jobs due to the pandemic. Gyms are closing, and fitness pros (#PROFACES) are struggling.

Checkoff scientist helps Pizza Hut launch Detroit-style pizza offering

The new offering has 50% more cheese than a similar rectangular pizza on the chain’s menu.

February 1, 2021

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) said DMI scientist Nitin Joshi helped Pizza Hut launch handcrafted Detroit-Style pizza nationwide.

Chobani launches creamer flavor-creation contest

Fans may submit their dream flavor for a chance to win their share of $100,000 in prize money.

February 1, 2021

For the first time ever, Chobani will give our fans a chance to see the “creamer flavor of their fantasies” on store shelves.

Prairie Farms giving away dairy prizes in 10-day countdown to Super Bowl

Each day, 55 winners will receive a Prairie Farms Dairy prize package.

January 29, 2021

Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. said it is celebrating the 55th iteration of America’s biggest game by offering 10 Days of “Super Dairy Prizes” to dozens of lucky winners.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

January 28, 2021

Cacique LLC, a Los Angeles-based Hispanic foods company that makes authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas and chorizos, announced an addition to the company's ownership group as part of a round of funding that will be used to accelerate its brand’s continued rapid growth nationwide.

Dairy Foods names Amy Vodraska publisher

Vodraska has a strong history in the publishing industry.

January 27, 2021

Vodraska has a strong history in the publishing industry, holding territory, sales management and industry manager positions with well-known print and digital B2B brands during the past 25 years.

DFA receives IDFA’s 2021 Food Safety Leadership Award

IDFA presented the award to the company on Jan. 26 during Dairy Forum.

January 26, 2021

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2021 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum on Jan. 26.

Sue Taylor of Leprino Foods receives IDFA Laureate Award

The award was presented on Jan. 25 during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.

January 25, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., said it recognized the remarkable leadership of Sue Taylor, former vice president of dairy economics and policy for Leprino Foods Co., by honoring her with the IDFA Laureate Award.