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FDA survey: raw milk supply is free of drug residues

April 9, 2015

In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that more than 99% of the raw milk samples it tested are free of “drug residues of concern.”

That was the month that was

New ideas in milk, cheese and ice cream were the top dairy stories in March

The president of Bel Brands USA is a Frenchman who told Dairy Foods that he likes the Mini Babybel cheeses produced in South Dakota. But what matters most is that consumers are buying it.

April 4, 2015

Our review of yogurt containers and our interview with the top executive of Bel Brands were among the most-viewed articles on dairyfoods.com during the month of March.

Supplier news

Yogurt is a dessert in France, a snack in Poland

March 30, 2015

DSM published a recent report indicating how yogurt preferences and eating occasions differ between countries and cultures.

Cheese and ketchup

Kraft and Heinz say they will merge to form the Kraft Heinz Co.

The new company will have revenues of approximately $28 billion with eight $1+ billion brands and five brands between $500 million-$1 billion.

March 25, 2015

H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Co.

Year in review

Sales of cheese to foodservice accounts help push dairy co-op AMPI's year-end sales to $2.2 billion

Sales to foodservice customers of processed cheese slices and loaves, and shredded natural cheese, rose 4% in 2014.

March 24, 2015

Record dairy markets and a focus on the foodservice sector combined to push sales for Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) to $2.2 billion in 2014.

Dairy supplier news

Dairy supplier news: new hires, promotions from Alfa Laval, FONA

March 13, 2015

New hires, promotions and positions for dairy suppliers like Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Intelligrated and more.

Awards

A student chef from Memphis wins S&D’s 5th annual culinary challenge

March 12, 2015

Student chef, Gillian Howard, wins S&D Coffee & Tea’s 5th annual culinary challenge.

Acquisitions

Alchemy Systems acquires Chilton Consulting Group

Alchemy’s training programs help food companies engage with their frontline workers to ensure the safety and quality of the food supply.

March 11, 2015

Alchemy Systems, which consults about workplace safety for the food industry, has acquired Chilton Consulting Group, a firm that helps food companies navigate food safety standards and improve regulatory readiness.

Supplier news round up