Dean Foods Co., posted substantially higher fourth-quarter profits as it closed its first year after the merger with Suiza Foods Corp.

Polytainers Inc., Toronto, was recently recognized by International Association of Printing House Craftsmen with a Gold and Silver award in the International Gallery of Superb Printing Awards competition.

The Foundation of the International Association of Food Industry Suppliers (IAFIS) has awarded two annual $10,000 V. Duane Rath Graduate Research Fellowships.

Results from a study released today by the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) illuminate a significant opportunity for increasing milk sales in restaurants.

In an effort to reverse an anti-organic rider that was passed into law last month, Organic Valley Family of Farms, LaFarge, Wis., is asking Congress to pass a hastily prepared “Organic Restoration Act”.

Stonyfield Farm Inc., the nation’s largest organic yogurt producer, has purchased California’s Brown Cow West Corp., maker of Brown Cow Organic Yogurt.

Two IDFA staff members are slated to serve in key USDA positions.

Wisconsin Cheese Group of Monroe, Wis., has been sold to a Pittsburgh-area private equity firm that plans to increase the business and eventually sell it to a larger food corporation.

The venerable direct store delivery distribution system of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc., may remain open to competitors even after the company merges with Nestlé.

Bush Looks to Boost Food Safety Spending