The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., said it recognized the remarkable leadership of Sue Taylor, former vice president of dairy economics and policy for Leprino Foods Co., by honoring her with the IDFA Laureate Award.

In honor of Opposite Day 2021 — that’s January 25 — Chobani LLC said it is going all out.

Wind Point Partners and portfolio company Tropicale Foods, an Ontario, Calif.-based manufacturer of authentic Hispanic-inspired frozen novelty products under the Helados Mexico brand, announced the acquisition of Paleteria La Michoacana (PLM), a portfolio company of Canum Capital Partners and Greyrock Capital Group.

The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has led to significant changes in business operations, supply chains and consumer behavior.

Sue Conley and Peggy Smith, the two chefs who co-founded Point Reyes Station, Calif.-based Cowgirl Creamery in 1997 and pioneered organic artisan cheesemaking in America, announced their retirement.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, information was limited, and public guidelines were in flux. Many