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

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., said it added two people to its executive team.

Lactalis Canada Inc., formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a Toronto-based subsidiary of Lactalis Group, said it has reached a definitive agreement with Agropur Cooperative to acquire all shares of its Canadian yogurt business, Ultima Foods Inc.

Danone North America, a White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based maker of dairy and plant-based products, said it continues to expand its regenerative farming program, which is currently the most comprehensive regenerative agriculture dairy program in the United States.

St. Benoit Creamery, Sonoma, Calif., said Mindful Awards — an independent recognition platform highlighting conscious companies and products that mindfully make waves in the ever-expanding world of consumer packaged goods — selected the company’s yogurt for the “Yogurt Product of the Year” award.

In a Morning Consult poll conducted Dec. 4-7 for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) among a national sample of 2,200 adults, 71% of respondents across political affiliations and age groups said they support companies and employers partnering with public health agencies at local and state levels to aid in the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine to employees.