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Apply to UC Davis applied sensory and consumer science program

The program provides sensory science professionals with course experience and a forum for exchanging ideas.
July 31, 2017

The University of California-Davis Extension is accepting applications to its Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate Program. Applications are due Sept. 15.


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Conventional wisdom

There’s too much organic milk in the market

One possibility is that more organic milk will flow into conventional markets until a new organic dairy equilibrium develops.
July 28, 2017

Some large organic dairy processors see 5.5% growth in U.S. organic milk production this year. An increase closer to 1% would be more to the liking of some processors in terms of expanding processing, distribution and sales. 


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Penn State Team winners of National Dairy Council's New Product Competition
Awards

Penn State students top new dairy product competition

Six student teams participated in the competition and were challenged to come up with a high-protein dairy beverage.
July 24, 2017
Six student teams participated in the competition and were challenged to come up with a high-protein dairy beverage.
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Princess Kay of the Milky Way
This week in dairy processing

Butter sales are strong; cheese stocks are building, says USDA

Domestic butter demand is steady and international demand is good. Milk supplies are adequate for cheese processing in all the regions.
July 21, 2017

USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that butter sales are strong as retailers increased their advertising.  Cheese stocks are building up in the nation.


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2015 dairy foods exporter of the year
Grade A all the way

Three award programs honor dairy processors

MilkPEP, the International Dairy Foods Association and US Dairy Export Council want to recognize great marketers, food safety experts and exporters of dairy ingredients.
July 20, 2017

Deadlines for MilkPEP’s Milk Marketer of the Year and Exporter of the Year are approaching. IDFA opens a call for nominations for its Food Safety Leadership Award.


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Hiland ice cream happiness in every scoop
Marketing cool

Ice cream brands dish up summer marketing campaigns

Hiland focuses on intergenerational appeal, while Velvet Ice Cream ties into cancer research support.
Ed Finkel
July 19, 2017

Two ice cream brands create distinctive campaigns for the summer. Hiland Dairy Foods focuses on the intergenerational appeal of ice cream, while Velvet Ice Cream’s cause-marketing effort supports cancer research.


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Kerry Group Project leche and World Food Program Honduras
Good deeds

Kerry Group partners with NGO to feed Honduran children

Not only will the program improve the quality and nutritional values of the school meals diet, but also the livelihoods of dairy farmers.
Ed Finkel
July 17, 2017

Ireland’s Kerry Group contributes $750,000 to a pilot program called “Project Leche.” The dairy is working with the World Food Program to improve the diets of schoolchildren. 


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Exporter of the Year Swiss Valley Farms exports to 23 countries
Exports

Nominate a dairy for the Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award

Dairy Foods is accepting nominations for the 12th annual Exporter of the Year award, given by with the cooperation of the U.S. Dairy Export Council.
July 14, 2017

Dairy Foods is looking for the 2017 Exporter of the Year. Companies may nominate themselves or other companies. Nominations can be made by suppliers, consultants, association executives and others allied with the dairy industry. The deadline is Aug. 11. 


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