The ownership of Valley Milk LLC announced their intention to begin producing Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF) at the facility in 2024. 

Jeff Frank joins the cooperative on Jan. 23.

Organizations, academic staff, producers and others involved in the dairy industry are encouraged to nominate individuals to recognize their outstanding work and dedication to the dairy industry.

Senior vice president discusses the future of the butter industry, its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, plus much more.

Southeast Milk originally built the plant as an ultrafiltration plant to condense milk to cut freight expenses when milk was most abundant in the spring months. 

Feeding Pennsylvania and their nine-member food banks solicited sponsors to kick-start the 2023 campaign, raising a record of over $201,000. Funds will be used to purchase fresh milk at a reduced price from their local dairy processors.  

The winners include Capstone Ranch/Wonder Cow (Madera County), Central Coast Creamery (San Luis Obispo County), Foggy Bottom Boys (Humboldt County), Nicasio Cheese Company (Marin County), Schoch Family Farmstead (Monterey County) and Weststeyn Dairy Farm (Glenn County). 

The American Dairy Products Institute was established under its current name on April 17, 1986, through a merger of the American Dry Milk Institute, founded in 1925, and the Whey Protein Institute, founded in 1971.

Braxton Taproom, Dewey’s Pizzeria, and Graeter’s Scoop Shop are centered around a 20,000-square-foot greenspace and beer garden. 

Ray joins Minerva Dairy — a fifth-generation, family-owned company — after having served as senior director of Quality and Regulatory for SmithFoods Inc. and, previously, as Quality and Sanitation Manager for the Kraft Heinz Co, both based in Ohio