The Center for Science in the Public Interest, the independent, non-profit group, that has in the past lambasted popcorn and Chinese food, has its sights set on ice cream.

Two shareholders have filed two class action complaints alleging that the consideration to be paid to shareholders of Horizon Organic in connection with the proposed acquisition by Dean Foods of Horizon Organic is unfair.

Chr. Hansen, Milwaukee, has been granted patent rights to a unique form of natural colors.

Monsanto has asked a federal court to stop Oakhurst Dairy of Maine from marketing milk with a label claim related to hormone use.

FDA's new requirement that food labels will have to include nutritional information regarding trans fat content by January 1, 2006 should not have significant impact on dairy processors.

Pierre's French Ice Cream Co., Cleveland, has adopted the squround container with new graphics for its retail French Ice Cream and Soft Frozen Yogurt product lines.

International Dairy Foods Assn. is working collaboratively with Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) on a program to promote new research demonstrating that dairy calcium helps prevent weight gain and helps burn fat.

The Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation announced last month that Dean Foods Co. has made a $1 million gift to help design and construct the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts and to support the Dallas Theater Center.

Saputo Inc. grew profits by 8.4% last year even though lower U.S. cheese prices and a stronger Canadian dollar contributed to a decline in revenues, the company said recently.

In an effort to improve the competitive position of the state's dairy farmers, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff will form a statewide Dairy Task Force to review and strengthen Pennsylvania's dairy industry.