Darigold Inc. said it is building a new premium protein and butter operation in Pasco, Wash., that will feature a suite of state-of-the-art technologies and strategies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The McLean, Va.-based Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), along with its Women’s Alliance Network (WAN), announced the application period for the biennial Red Circle Awards is now open for submissions.

The Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) recognized Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) co-CEOs Donn DeVelder and Sheryl Meshke with the Outstanding Communicator Award on June 9 for excellence in effectively integrating communication into their leadership style.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced Peggy Han as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer.

In commemoration of World Hunger Day and to celebrate 50 years of bringing flavor and tradition to homes across Texas, La Vaquita — a Houston-based subsidiary of Kansas City, Kan.-headquartered Dairy Farmers of America — said it will donate 13,000 pounds of its popular queso fresco to the Houston Food Bank on May 28 to help local communities fight hunger.