Kroger's milk plant in Denver was one of 11 facilities nominated for our Plant of the Year award. More than 5,200 votes were cast on dairyfoods.com. Dairy Foods will present the award at the International Dairy Show in Chicago in September.
Dairy Foods' 22nd annual Dairy 100 report identifies the largest dairy processors based in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Three companies are based in Canada and one in Mexico. Wisconsin is home to the most Dairy 100 firms (12), followed by California and Minnesota (each with 10).
In the words of WhiteWave: "Our financial success depends on our ability to successfully predict changes in consumer preferences and demand, and develop successful new products in response."
The largest dairies in North America are developing new products, investing in infrastructure, managing costs, and recruiting and retaining employees. But so are successful dairies of any size.
Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association and Northwest Dairy Association send products to Asia, Central America, and North Africa.
August 7, 2015
In other international news, the second edition of the trade show Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 runs from Oct. 27 to 29 at Dubai World Trade Center.
This United Nations organization develops international food standards, guidelines and codes of practice. IDFA opposes a new Codex processed cheese standard.
This is the 10th year that Dairy Foods and the U.S. Dairy Export Council have cooperated in the award program.
July 13, 2015
Dairy Foods is looking for the 2015 Exporter of the Year. U.S.-based dairy companies that export dairy foods, beverages or ingredients are eligible to enter the annual awards program