Activia, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, said it is continuing on its mission as a modern gut health innovator by bringing to life a new collaboration with Daybreaker — the global morning dance movement and wellness community — and actor, producer and philanthropist Nina Dobrev.

The coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down in many ways. As it’s challenged consumers, it has also challenged our foodservice/restaurant and retail customers to become increasingly innovative in how they serve their customers.

Land O’Lakes Inc. said Heather Malenshek will join the organization as chief marketing officer, effective Sept. 8, 2020.

July 30 is National Cheesecake Day, and Philadelphia cream cheese is launching a fundraiser that makes supporting a good cause as easy as making a cheesecake.

On July 28, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) — a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee — introduced legislation to create a loan program to provide relief to dairy processors who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic crisis, said the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2021 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry.

The Award of Merit was established in 1991 to recognize individuals who have made a significant difference in the processed dairy products industry.

Borden Dairy said it and certain affiliates finalized the approximately $340 million sale of substantially all Borden assets to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR.

Cheese snack brand Babybel, from Chicago-based Bel Brands USA, said it is launching a new campaign with the mission of inspiring consumers to “Join the Goodness.”