Yakult Honsha Co. said last month that a Singapore unit of French foods giant Danone SA has raised its stake in the Japanese lactic bacteria drink maker to 19.58% from 5.10% to become the biggest shareholder.

HP Hood Inc., Chelsea, Mass., introduces two new frozen novelties: Hoodsie[r] Sandwich and Hood[r] Dipped Delights.

Stonyfield Farm has become the first for-profit corporation to register its greenhouse gas emissions with the State of New Hampshire's voluntary registry.

Lifeway Foods, Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., last month reported record revenues of $3.78 million for its second quarter, or an increase of about 25%, versus $3 million in the same quarter last year.

Foremost Farms USA plans to shutter four cheese plants and a warehouse facility.

There may be a silver lining to lower cheese prices, at least in the robust shredded cheese category.

Vietnam's Kinh Do Confectionery Co. has acquired the local Wall's ice cream business from Unilever for an undisclosed sum.

Michael Keown has joined the Dean Foods Co., as president, Dean Branded Products Group.

As seasonal ice cream business reached its peak in July, Oberweis Dairy, North Aurora, Ill., piloted a four-part television ad campaign on Chicago-area network and cable programs.

The Kroger Co. is launching its own brand of premium-quality natural and organic products.