Lion Dairy & Drinks’ specialty cheese business comprises two Australian manufacturing facilities.

The two graduate students will lead investigations that expand the study of probiotics and gut bacteria.

Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory will serve as first vice president, and Chris Sandretti of Saputo Cheese USA will serve as second vice president.

The not-for-profit will award up to $90,000 in grants to support community-based and academic-driven projects.

Patricio will succeed Bernardo Hess, effective July 1, 2019.

The facility expands Aurora’s product assortment and allows the company to enter the aseptic processing market.

Center for Dairy Research to create one-of-a-kind public resource for entrepreneurs, with access to pilot plant and consulting services.

The facility, in Turlock, Calif., manufactures whole milk powder and skim milk powder for the export market.

The meeting will feature a panel discussion centered on findings, actions tied to the initiative.