Following a successful checkoff pilot, Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) reports that the results of the checkoff checkoff-initiated smoothie program pilot showed increased consumption of milk and yogurt. As a result, the program will be offered in more schools this fall, the Rosemont, Il.-based company says.

Sethness Roquette is pleased to announce that Sujata Malhotra has been appointed General Manager for Sethness Roquette US, Clinton, Iowa.

The company will be implementing new automation and efficiency plans to ensure the brand is equipped for future demand.

Wells Enterprises expects the project, with the necessary approvals and in collaboration with local and state officials, to be operational by late 2025. 

The project will preserve and renovate the historic Yellow Barn and construct a new building next door with two anchor tenants: the Hardwick-based nonprofit Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) and Greensboro cheesemaker, the Cellars at Jasper Hill. 

Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take over for Miguel Patricio on Jan. 1.

Alan Reed was honored on Aug. 11 in Sun Valley, Idaho.

For the period ended June 30, it was an increase of $5.7 million or 17.1% from the same period of 2022.

Dan Serna has joined the cooperative as chief financial officer, Spencer McDonald has been hired as senior vice president of sales, and Derek Zwegust has been promoted to vice president of supply chain and logistics. 

The plant-based whipped topping has a superior stability to easily mix, fill, layer, or top customizable creations.