The selected group of 12 winners will be featured in the 2024 Nelson-Jameson Dairy Art Calendar.

Nelson-Jameson Inc., a distributor in the food processing industry, announced the acquisition of Sitzman Supply LLC, a wholesale provider of process systems products based in Alden, N.Y. 

Sargento Foods, Plymouth, Wis., announced new leadership roles for Chris Regennitter and Joy Judski.

Cacique, an authentic Mexican food brand based in Monrovia, Calif., said it partnered with celebrated Mexican American mixologist Erick Castro to launch “Queso and Cocktails.” 

Hilmar Cheese Co. said 55 students demonstrating community involvement and academic performance will each receive a scholarship toward their higher education through the company’s annual scholarship program.

Frigo Cheese Heads, a Lincolnshire, Ill.-based brand of Saputo Dairy USA, announced the winning schools in its “Build a Bright Future” program, which is aimed at helping schools improve their learning experience and environment through funding for equipment, materials and renovations. 

Golden State Foods (GSF), parent company to dairy processor KanPak and one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries, said it is marking its 75th anniversary with a year of celebrations throughout 2022. 

Whitehall, Wis.-based Whitehall Specialties, a dairy ingredient supplier, said it has a new name: Ornua Ingredients North America. 

The Kraft Heinz Co. and food tech startup TheNotCompany Inc. announced a joint venture designed to reimagine global food production and advance toward a more sustainable future. 

Bliss Bros Dairy, Attleboro, Mass., said it recently completed significant capital investments in plant facilities, including brand new processing equipment, and added several deeply experienced ice cream professionals to its team.