During the fall board meetings held in Chicago, the International Dairy Foods Association and its three constituent organizations elected new officers and 23 new board members.
Butter churners wait in line for cream behind manufacturers of fluid products. With dairies making full-fat varieties of milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream, there is less cream available for butter.
Falling production, retail prices and sales aren’t helping creameries. Manufacturers look to flavors and healthier formulations to revive the category.
Cheesemakers grab hold of the snacking trend, creating hybrid products that appeal to consumers. Others focus on bold flavors, portion control and convenient packaging.
CROPP owns and operates the Organic Valley and Organic Prairie brands. It has 1,800 farmer-owners in 32 states, producing organic milk, meat, eggs and produce.
November 5, 2015
CROPP Cooperative, the parent company of the Organic Valley brand of dairy foods and beverages, has formed a partnership with and Europe's leading organic dairy cooperative.
While yogurt shows off its diversity with innovative new products and ingredient uses, other cultured dairy, like cottage cheese and cream cheese put up a new fight.