Horizon Organic said last month that it had welcomed 27 additional certified organic farms in 2006 to its rapidly-growing network of organic family farmer partners.

NEW YORK-Kraft Foods may not have to wait much longer to break off from tobacco company parent Altria. Analysts said a federal ruling last month could speed the process.

STATE COLLEGE, Penn.-Penn State University's venerated Creamery reopened recently in a brand new facility.

The Center for Global Food Issues is promoting its "Milk is Milk" campaign again, and now it is using outdoor advertisement.

OAK BROOK, Ill.-McDonald's Corp. plans to expand its menu's snacks offerings by launching a fresh-fruit item and cinnamon rolls.

Debate over the authenticity of one of the nation's largest organic milk brands continues to grow, and has made its way to the store shelves.

Rutter's Children's Charities, a charitable arm of Rutter's Dairy, York, Penn., recently presented $25,000 to the March of Dimes for the creation of a Parent Education and Support Center in the neonatal intensive care unit at York Hospital.

Problems continue for Canadian-based ice cream maker CoolBrands International with the latest blow being the resignation of Board member Romeo DeGasperis.

The Associated Press says Whole Foods Market Inc. may be putting more efforts into lowering prices in order to keep sales growth on track.

The Grafton Village Cheese Co., Grafton, Vt., plans to build a new 28,000-square-foot cheese production plant at the site of a historic farm.