Each honoree embodies the cooperative’s core values and excel on their operations, in their communities and in the industry.

DFA continued to expand its commercial investments in 2022. The Cooperative acquired two extended shelf-life (ESL) beverage processing facilities, located in Richmond, Ind., and Pacific, Mo., from SmithFoods.

The Decatur facility, to open in 2024, will be Tillamook County Creamery Association's first owned and operated manufacturing facility outside of Oregon and its only facility solely dedicated to ice cream production.

Founded in 1938 in St. Louis, the Swiss-American team services 40-plus customers and has approximately 85 total employees. Swiss-American globally sources over 1,200 items from over 22 countries and 20 U.S. states. 

CCC will scale its manufacturing capacity with the growth of Lukes’ operations in Riviera Beach, Fla., where it expects to double the number of employees, while also investing in additional manufacturing locations in other areas of the United States.

Michael Dykes Dairy Forum discussion outlined five goals.

Dairy market price uncertainty remains across regions and dairy products, Rabobank stated.

Aggus’ leadership and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in the company’s growth. Hiland has grown from six plants in three states to 19 plants and 64 distribution centers in 10 states, and sales have increased from $400 million to approximately $2 billion.

David Lynn started as senior vice president of operations and was promoted to senior vice president Top Operations in September 2020. He has nearly 28 years of experience in consumer packaged goods and food manufacturing. 

Two scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in college or university or a two-year technical, junior or community college. Three scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors.