No dairy processor operates in a vacuum. All manufacturing operations are associated with detrimental effects on the environment. The severity of those impacts, however, differs widely from processor to processor.

In honor of National Smoothie Day on Tuesday, June 21, Vitamix is celebrating with its first-ever Smoothie of the Year. Now in its 101st year, Vitamix helped pioneer the smoothie trend decades ago with its blenders' unparalleled engineering and ability to process straight-from-the-freezer or whole-food ingredients.

Litehouse Inc., Sandpoint, Idaho, unveiled a new line of thick and creamy Litehouse Dips & Spreads which complements the brand’s breadth of product offerings. 

Derek Neeley, vice president of marketing for Family and Wellness Yogurt brands, Danone North America, White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., joins us for Episode 17 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss trends in gut health immunity and the company’s new ready-to-drink (RTD) yogurt, Activia+ multi-benefit probiotic yogurt drinks.

Vermont Creamery’s processing facilities look a little bit different today than they did 38 years ago when the company was founded as a two-person artisan operation (see the processor profile). 

Minneapolis-based General Mills unveiled a brand-new product designed for kids: Yoplait kids yogurt & cereal snack.

The company and its team of ‘bettermakers’ are aiming for responsible growth while doubling down on their positive impact.

Siggi's, a brand of Lactalis, Laval, France, says one of its most beloved seasonal fan-favorite skyr yogurt flavors — Orange Ginger — is back in dairy coolers for a limited time.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Buffalo, N.Y., announced that Kevin Ellis was selected as the cooperative’s next CEO. He will replace current CEO Larry Webster, who will be retiring.

Chobani LLC, New Berlin, N.Y., announced a $1 million gift to the University of Idaho-led Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (Idaho CAFE) to help fund construction of the nation’s largest research dairy and advance scientific research to ensure a sustainable future for the U.S. dairy industry.