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.

Glanbia Nutritionals said it acquired Sterling Technology, a North Sioux City, S.D.-based manufacturer of dairy bioactive solutions derived from bovine colostrum, for $60 million plus deferred consideration.

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.

Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, said it continues to stand with the people of Ukraine by expanding humanitarian relief efforts to support those in need.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Tillamook, Ore., said it is bringing back the Partnership for Creamier Ice Cream (PCIC) for another summer of fun.

Cacique, an authentic Mexican food brand based in Monrovia, Calif., said it partnered with celebrated Mexican American mixologist Erick Castro to launch “Queso and Cocktails.” 

Shamrock Farms, a Phoenix-based, family-owned dairy company, said it is celebrating 100 years of delivering handcrafted farm-fresh milk and dairy to families locally in Arizona and nationwide.

Hilmar Cheese Co. said 55 students demonstrating community involvement and academic performance will each receive a scholarship toward their higher education through the company’s annual scholarship program.

Pierre’s Ice Cream Co., a Cleveland-based manufacturer and distributor of ice cream and other frozen desserts, and Ohio Processors Inc., a London, Ohio-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of dairy-related products, said they finalized an agreement under which Ohio Processors will acquire Pierre’s Ice Cream.