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Blue Bell Creameries agrees to plead guilty, pay $19.35 million for listeria contamination

The company’s former president was charged in connection with a cover-up scheme.

May 4, 2020

Brenham, Texas-based ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries L.P. agreed to plead guilty to charges it shipped contaminated products linked to a 2015 listeriosis outbreak, said the U.S. Department of Justice.

DFA finalizes transaction to acquire substantial portion of Dean Foods’ assets

The cooperative will pay $433 million to acquire 44 of Dean Foods’ facilities, certain corporate functions.

May 4, 2020

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., announced the closing of its transaction to acquire a substantial portion of the assets of Dallas-based Dean Foods Co.

Kroger resource helps food manufacturers navigate next phase of pandemic

The company shares the steps it’s taken to safeguard plant employees.

April 30, 2020

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced the release of the latest version of its resource for helping food and beverage manufacturers and retailers navigate the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

USTR rebukes Europe's unfair dairy trade practices in new report

USDEC and NMPF endorse USTR’s findings.

April 29, 2020

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both based in Arlington, Va., said they applaud the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for firmly rebuking the European Union’s (EU) protectionist dairy trade policies in its annual U.S. Special 301 Report, released on April 29.

It’s all in the data at Oregon Ice Cream Co.’s plant

Oregon Ice Cream Co.’s software investments allow the company to make continuous improvements to its plant operations.

Anna Boisseau

April 29, 2020

Eugene, Ore. is home to Oregon Ice Cream Co.'s 80,000-square-foot plant, which produces ice cream under the Alden's Organic brand: the No. 1-selling organic ice cream brand in the natural channel in the United States.

Newest IDDBA 'COVID-19 Impact' report details strong showing for dairy

Retail dairy sales were up 16.4% during the week of April 19 compared to the same week in 2019.

April 28, 2020

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced the release of its latest “COVID-19 Impact” report.

Oregon Ice Cream Co. has something for everyone

Oregon Ice Cream Co., known for its flagship Alden’s Organic brand, has a data-driven, consumer-focused approach to product development.

Anna Boisseau

April 28, 2020

Journey to any grocery store today and you'll find plenty of organic product options tucked next to conventional offerings. But when Oregon Ice Cream Co. launched the Alden's Organic ice cream brand in 2004, it was offering something fairly novel to the market.

The Cheesecake Factory, Wells Enterprises introduce cheesecake ice cream

April 24, 2020

The Cheesecake Factory, Calabasas Hills, Calif., expanded its The Cheesecake Factory At Home line by introducing a collection of premium cheesecake ice creams that feature a signature cream cheese blend and sour cream.

Crystal Creamery debuts reformulated ice cream line

The ice cream features a cleaner label and updated packaging design.

April 22, 2020

Crystal Creamery, Modesto, Calif., said it is making its classic ice cream even better in response to changing consumer tastes and needs.

Häagen-Dazs adds flavors to Spirits ice cream collection

April 22, 2020

Häagen-Dazs, a brand of Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestlé, added two new flavors to its Spirits collection, which features combinations of fine spirit flavors and Häagen-Dazs ice creams.