In its nearly 75-year history, The Dannon Co. has identified niches like digestive health and weight management and then developed yogurt-based solutions. Its stated mission, to bring health through food, starts with its employees and fans out across North America.
David Leonhardi of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board was elected chairman of the board of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association
November 28, 2014
G.S. Gelato & Desserts is expanding its production capabilities and is building a 25,000-square-foot warehouse. Sargento Foods Inc. hired Jeremy Behler as Vice President of Strategic Analysis.
The investment will be used for equipment and to make new cheese types, such as Maasdam, Havarti and Muenster.
November 24, 2014
Swiss Valley Farms, the dairy cooperative based in Davenport, Iowa, said today it will invest $20.6 million to expand its cheese manufacturing facility in the northeast Iowa town of Luana.
We strike up the band this month for our annual state of the dairy industry. While sales prospects have some processors whistling past the graveyard, others are whistling a happy tune. Here’s an assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing dairy processors.
The conference also features the annual Innovative Ice Cream Flavor Competition, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine.
October 30, 2014
The International Dairy Foods Association, Washington, D.C., has opened registration for its popular Ice Cream Technology Conference, which will be held March 31-April 1, 2015, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
There is nothing wrong with respecting traditions and following practices that have proven to be successful. But for long-lasting success, regular doses of innovation (in product, processes and marketing) will help your company endure.
Executives from Bel’s parent company in Paris were joined by federal, state and local political leaders and French Embassy representatives in South Dakota for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
October 8, 2014
Bel Brands USA cut the ribbon today at its new $144 million cheesemaking plant in Brookings, S.D. In upstate New York, family-owned Byrne Dairy celebrated the opening of its yogurt facility.
Early results show that our campaigns are effectively changing attitudes and motivating consumption. We must stay focused on the initiatives that help to move more milk, change consumer behavior and activate the industry to work hand-in-hand toward success.