Increased lactose demand is being fueled by overseas markets.
February 3, 2021
Milk Specialties Global, an Eden Prairie, Minn.-based whey protein isolate producer, said it doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its West Coast processing facility in Visalia, Calif.
The grant program, Oikos Pro for Pros, aims to help give independent fitness businesses and trainers the support and strength they need.
February 2, 2021
The past year has tested the strength of the fitness industry, which lost more than 480,000 jobs due to the pandemic. Gyms are closing, and fitness pros (#PROFACES) are struggling.
Each day, 55 winners will receive a Prairie Farms Dairy prize package.
January 29, 2021
Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. said it is celebrating the 55th iteration of America’s biggest game by offering 10 Days of “Super Dairy Prizes” to dozens of lucky winners.
News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.
January 28, 2021
Cacique LLC, a Los Angeles-based Hispanic foods company that makes authentic Mexican-style cheeses, cremas and chorizos, announced an addition to the company's ownership group as part of a round of funding that will be used to accelerate its brand’s continued rapid growth nationwide.
Last year was a monumental one for the world, and a newsworthy one for Tillamook County Creamery Association, too. The Tillamook, Ore.-based cooperative became a Certified B Corporation, donated $4 million dollars to a COVID-19 relief fund and partnered with the American Farmland Trust to help secure farmland for future generations.
The award was presented on Jan. 25 during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.
January 25, 2021
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.
Up until only recently, milk sales in U.S. retail outlets had been on a decades-long decline. As the coronavirus forced many consumers to work, study and/or eat at home, however, retail milk sales benefited.
Both companies manufacture Hispanic frozen novelty products.
January 20, 2021
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.