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News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.
May 28, 2021

In commemoration of World Hunger Day and to celebrate 50 years of bringing flavor and tradition to homes across Texas, La Vaquita — a Houston-based subsidiary of Kansas City, Kan.-headquartered Dairy Farmers of America — said it will donate 13,000 pounds of its popular queso fresco to the Houston Food Bank on May 28 to help local communities fight hunger.


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Activia builds a base of wellness-focused consumers

Activia builds a base of wellness-focused consumers

Danone North America’s brand uses its science-backed probiotic benefits to reach gut-health-focused shoppers.
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Anna Boisseau
May 26, 2021
Look at the website of Activia, a brand of Broomfield, Colo.- and White Plains, N.Y.-based Danone North America, and you might assume you've searched for wellness advice. The page features a tab for health professionals, as well as ones saying "What is gut health?" and "What are probiotics?"
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Saputo announces two strategic acquisitions

The acquisitions are in line with — and will contribute favorably to — Saputo’s new global strategic plan objectives.
May 25, 2021

Saputo Inc. announced two strategic acquisitions: one the dairy alternatives space and one in the value-added ingredients segment.


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Dairy plays key role in nutrition assistance programs

IDFA has encouraged USDA to continue purchasing dairy products for distribution to needy Americans through existing federal nutrition pathways.
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J. David Carlin
May 24, 2021
Congress recently passed COVID-19-relief legislation that includes significant resources to help USDA provide nutritious food to families in need through the remainder of the pandemic. This has resulted in the creation of new food distribution programs, as well as changes to existing ones.
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Jolly times for refrigerated juices

The category posted strong dollar and unit sales gains at retail.
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Kathie Canning
May 20, 2021
For the second year in a row, Dairy Foods has good news to share about the retail juice category, a segment that had been experiencing a multi-year decline. According to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI, two of the four juice categories actually posted impressive dollar and unit sales increases during the 52 weeks ending March 21, 2021.
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Dairy briefs

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.
May 14, 2021

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., said it will hold its first-ever virtual career fair on May 18, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET.


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Dairy briefs

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.
May 10, 2021

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative (MDVA), in partnership with The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and Turkey Hill Dairy, was recently awarded $4 million to continue supporting its dairy farmers in South Central Pennsylvania with on-the-ground conservation practices through the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership (THCWP).


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KanPak is a leader in shelf-stable dairy solutions

KanPak is a leader in shelf-stable dairy solutions

The company produces an extensive line of aseptically processed dairy-based and nondairy products for a wide array of customers.
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Kathie Canning
May 6, 2021
With no brands of its own gracing retail shelves or foodservice counters, KanPak US might not be a household name among U.S. consumers. But make no mistake: The company is a dairy processing powerhouse, coming in at No. 88 in Dairy Foods' 2021 listing of the top 100 North American dairy processors (Dairy 100).
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