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Dairy awards

The 2015 World Cheese Awards are open for entry

September 28, 2015

The World Cheese Awards, taking place in Birmingham, England, is open for entry from Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

World dairy roundup

Sales fall at Fonterra; Arla makes moves in Africa; World Cheese Awards deadline nears

Fonterra’s Theo Spierings said improved second-half results were driven by a strong focus on cash and costs.

September 26, 2015

On the international scene: Fonterra’s profits rise in 2015; Arla forms two joint ventures in Africa; and a Global dairy group publishes sustainability report.

Food safety

Food recalls hit Karoun Dairies’ cheeses; Greek yogurt parfaits sold at Starbucks

Cheeses might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The yogurt might contain undeclared almonds.

September 25, 2015

Evolution Fresh Greek Yogurt parfaits are recalled because of undeclared nuts; cheeses by Karoun Dairies are possibly contaminated with Listeria.

International trade

California Dairies Inc. is the 2015 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year

CDI has invested tens of millions of dollars in processing plants and training to exports its butter and milk powders.

September 21, 2015

California Dairies Inc., Visalia, Calif., is the 2015 recipient of the Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award from Dairy Foods. The annual award, now in its 10th year, is given with the cooperation of the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

The trade show shuffle

IDFA aligns with PMMI, Koelnmesse for a new trade show in 2017 called ProFood Tech

ProFood Tech will debut April 2017 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

September 14, 2015

ProFood Tech is a new event focusing on food & beverage processing and production technologies. Launching in April 2017, it is a production of IDFA, PMMI and Koelnmesse.

Dairy Supplier news from CDF Corp., Ecolab, Aseptia and more

September 14, 2015

CDF Corp., a manufacturer of drum, pail, intermediate bulk container and bag-in-box liners, and flexible packaging, was granted a utility patent for the EZ-Flo liner.

Dairy news briefs: Cheese awards for Sartori, Point Reyes

September 11, 2015

Plymouth, Wis., cheesemaker Sartori Co. was awarded three gold medals at the International Cheese Awards held in Nantwich, Cheshire, U.K.

Cheese and ice cream makers invest in new facilities

September 10, 2015

Biery Cheese cut the ribbon on a production facility in Plover, Wis., in August.

Fairlife’s yogurt is on the menu at Chick-fil-A

September 8, 2015

Fairlife, the dairy processor known for its Core Power post-workout recovery beverages and high-protein milk, is supplying Greek yogurt to the Atlanta-based restaurant chain Chick-fil-A.