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US dairy exports to benefit from new USDA-FDA partnership

The agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will establish an interagency process to further support exports of U.S. dairy products.

October 1, 2020

USDA and FDA today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will establish an interagency process to further support exports of U.S. dairy products.

DMI announces scholarship award winners

The scholarships go to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders.

October 1, 2020

The dairy checkoff, managed by Rosemont, Ill.-based Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders.

DMI, Subway collaborate on hunger, youth programs

DMI also is launching programs to showcase dairy’s essential role in helping families, youth navigate new normal.

September 25, 2020

Subway sandwich franchises nationwide will generate more money for GENYOUth’s Emergency School Meal Delivery Fund and build awareness about the checkoff’s support for youth wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60.

Finlandia Cheese Inc. changing name to Valio USA

The company is focusing on growth in new, innovative food and dairy categories.

September 24, 2020

Finlandia Cheese Inc., part of Valio, a Helsinki, Finland-headquartered dairy and food company, is changing its name to Valio USA, effective Oct. 1.

Schuman Cheese unveils new products, brands

The company introduced two offerings to its Cello line and added two new brands.

September 23, 2020

Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, N.J., said it is unveiling four new specialty products, brands at the inaugural online product marketplace, Specialty Food Association Live!, on Sept. 21-24, 2020.

San Francisco 49ers name Clover Sonoma preferred milk partner

The partnership will include packaging, promotions, a holiday eggnog sweepstakes, advertising, and in-stadium and digital media.

September 16, 2020

The San Francisco 49ers and Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy based in Santa Clara, Calif., announced an exclusive partnership to bring together the two beloved Bay Area brands.

Kraft Heinz agrees to sell its natural cheese business to Groupe Lactalis

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021.

September 15, 2020

The Kraft Heinz Co., headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, said it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of the French dairy giant Groupe Lactalis (Buffalo, N.Y.-based Lactalis American Group) for the purchase price of $3.2 billion.

Dairy Farmers of America expands commitment to help feed those in need

The cooperative launches program to help community food banks secure much-needed refrigeration and keep them stocked with milk.

September 10, 2020

As part of Hunger Action Month this September and with the increased demand for food assistance due to COVID-19, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced an expanded commitment designed to make a lasting impact in the fight against hunger.