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Lifeway Foods acquisition of GlenOaks

Lifeway Foods announces intent to acquire assets of GlenOaks Farms

The acquisition will expand Lifeway Foods’ position within the better-for-you drinkable dairy space.
August 3, 2021
Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and other fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced its intent to acquire certain assets of privately held Laguna Beach, Calif.-based GlenOaks Farms Inc., a drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.
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Our Dairy Plant of the Year is a greenfield standout

MWC, our 2021 Dairy Plant of the Year, was built with food/employee safety, sustainability and future expansions in mind.
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Anna Boisseau
August 2, 2021
Dairy Foods has a long tradition of devoting part of the August issue to our “Plant of the Year” winner. Previously, we’d nominate only the dairy plants we’d profiled in the past 18 months, and allowed readers to choose the winning facility. But this year we decided to do things a little differently: We opened up nominations to any exceptional U.S. dairy plant.
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Dairy briefs

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.
July 23, 2021

Certified B Corporation and artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery said it was recognized on yet another level: as a 2021 Best for the World B Corporation, ranking in the top 5% of B Corps worldwide for its positive impact on people and planet.


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Tillamook, Ben & Jerry's impress

Cold treats see a slight cool-off

But all segments within the retail ice cream/sherbet category still posted impressive gains.
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Kathie Canning
July 21, 2021
When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.
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No good answers to COVID-19 questions for dairy industry

There are myriad questions looming over the dairy industry as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brad Legreid
July 14, 2021
In the 1980s, “Family Feud,” starring Richard Dawson, was traveling around the country looking for families to be on the show. Madison, Wis., was one of the cities they visited in search of one family to bring out to Hollywood.
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Dairy briefs

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors and dairy suppliers.
July 9, 2021

Darigold Inc. said it is building a new premium protein and butter operation in Pasco, Wash., that will feature a suite of state-of-the-art technologies and strategies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


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Hood-Wahlburgers collaboration

Hood ice cream celebrates summer with local New England collaboration, giveaways

Throughout National Ice Cream Month in July, customers who dine in and purchase a Wahlburgers kids’ meal will receive a free Hood Birthday Cake mini ice cream sandwich.
July 7, 2021

Hood, the dairy brand of Lynnfield, Mass.-based HP Hood LLC, said it teamed up with the well-known Boston based brand Wahlburgers to celebrate National Ice Cream Month and Ice Cream Sandwich Day this summer.


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Saputo Inc. to acquire the activities of Wensleydale Dairy Products

The acquisition will expand the Canadian company’s branded position in the U.K. and abroad.
July 6, 2021

Saputo Inc. said it entered into an agreement to acquire the activities of Wensleydale Dairy Products Ltd. The business, which will join Saputo Inc.’s Dairy Division (U.K.) under its Europe Sector, operates two facilities located in North Yorkshire, England, and employs approximately 210 people.


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