Groupe Lactalis to expand in Chicago The French dairy giant has in recent years been growing its business in the United States, which is now its second-largest market, Bloomberg reported. June 23, 2023 According to Bloomberg, the company plans to hire almost 100 people at Chicago over the next year following the Kraft Cheese transaction.Read More
Vermont Creamery names new president David Stearle has more than 18 years of experience in the Dairy Foods division of Land O’Lakes. June 21, 2023 David Stearle has been named the new president, and Harrison (Harry) Kahn joins as the general manager. Read More
Dairy Farmers of America withdraws IDFA membership DFA issued a statement, noting it has been a longstanding member of IDFA with 83 processing plants. June 20, 2023 Decision made following IDFA's petition to modify the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Read More
Former Vermont Creamery president takes on new role Vermont brewery’s flagship brews including Sip of Sunshine to distribution in nine states across the Northeast. June 13, 2023 Adeline Druart named CEO of Lawson's Finest Liquids.Vermont brewery’s flagship brews including Sip of Sunshine to distribution in nine states across the Northeast.Read More
Last chance to apply for the 2023 Plant of the Year Any North American processing facility producing dairy-based foods and/or beverages is eligible to enter. June 13, 2023 Dairy Foods is accepting applications through June 16.Read More
Dairy brands named to Fortune 500 list Mondelez International, Kraft Heinz, Land O' Lakes, General Mills, Kellogg and Hershey all named to the list. June 9, 2023 ADM and PepsiCo both crack the top 50.Read More
DBIA awards $2.3M in grants to 26 companies This year’s awardees hail from all 11 states served by DBIA. June 6, 2023 Eighteen of the 26 businesses are receiving a DBIA grant for the first time, and 12 are farmsteads. Read More
U.S. dairy industry increases U.S. economic impact by $41B The U.S. dairy industry’s economic impact totaled $793.75 billion. June 5, 2023 The U.S. dairy industry added nearly 60,000 new jobs and increased average wages by 11%, according to IDFA.Read More
Dairy Council of California kicks off National Dairy Month It partnered with Fuel Up to Play 60 and the San Francisco 49ers to create a promotional video celebrating California dair June 2, 2023 Dairy Council of California has also partnered with California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom to support educators in leading classroom nutrition educationRead More
Prairie Farms makes big donation in honor of Dairy Month Co-op donated 85 pallets of milk, which is over 346,000 milk servings. June 1, 2023 The donation honors the cooperative’s dairy farm families for their essential role in providing milk and dairy products to American families for 85 years. Read More