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Dairy Farmers of America awarded $22.8M grant

The grant was one of 81 announced on Nov. 1, through the USDA RCPP, which awarded more than $1 billion in funding to advance and expand the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land.

November 3, 2023

Dairy cooperative will implement a pilot project to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms through the use of an innovative feed additive.

Arla and Nestlé top Context's sustainability rankings

Context analyzed and scored the sustainability content on each company’s website and sustainability report across seven strategy and communications criteria.

November 2, 2023

Fonterra and FrieslandCampina finished right behind them.

Batory Foods names inaugural sustainability officer

Rita Ramirez brings a wealth of experience to her new position, having previously held leadership roles at Batory for over a decade.

November 1, 2023

In this newly created role, Rita Ramirez will lead the company's initiatives to foster a culture of sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, reinforcing Batory Foods' commitment to both its people and the environment.

Farm to fork: The dairy supply chain increases milk production and decreases greenhouse gas energy

Health-conscious consumers love delicious, nutritious cheese in salty and savory snacks.

Suchismita Roy

Abrielle Schnurr

October 18, 2023

From the beginning of the agricultural process to the final consumer experience, a magnitude of innovations has led to reducing the environmental impact of the dairy business.

SIG launches on-the-go carton bottle

Designed for recycling, SIG DomeMini is mainly made from FSC-certified paperboard and produced using 100% renewable electricity

October 16, 2023

The small-size carton pack offers all the convenience of a plastic bottle and the sustainability benefits of a carton pack, it said.

Cargill to exclusively offer RSPO certified palm oil

With this latest move, by January 2024, all customers buying palm oil from one of Cargill’s U.S. refineries can be assured they are receiving RSPO-certified palm oil, sourced from either mass balance or segregated supply chains, Cargill noted.

October 12, 2023

Cargill has supplied RSPO-certified palm oil since 2005, and in December 2020, converted its Charlotte, N.C., refinery to 100% segregated palm oil.

California Dairies takes major step toward carbon neutrality

CDI has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, and Skyven's decarbonization solutions are helping them meet that goal, the companies said.

September 28, 2023

Skyven Technologies and (CDI) announced they have successfully implemented three state-of-the-art decarbonization technologies.

Opportunities abound in the dairy-alternative market

Oat-based and pea protein are two hot industry segments.

Brian Berk

September 20, 2023

The global dairy alternatives market was valued at $23 billion in 2021 and is estimated to reach $65.33 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, according to Pune, India-based Straits Research.

Hudsonville Ice Cream named Dairy Foods’ 2023 Plant of the Year

Michigan-based processor honored for its automation, growth prospects and more.

Brian Berk

August 23, 2023

Moments after Dairy Foods arrived at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich., in July, the rental car clerk asked what the car was needed for.

EPA, Hershey and Land O'Lakes team for sustainability initiative

The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, in collaboration with Land O’Lakes Inc., will use funds to promote the adoption of practices that support local and regional environmental goals with dairy farmers.

August 22, 2023

The EPA and Hershey announced the joint commitment of $2 million to support local dairy farmers.