MONTREAL-Saputo Inc. has completed the transaction for the acquisition of German cheesemaker Spezialitaten-Kaserei De Lucia , which produces Italian cheese specialties such as mozzarella, ricotta and mascarpone.
H.P. Hood is replacing its premium ice cream line with a new flavor lineup that draws on the company's New England roots. The New England Creamery line rolls out with 18 new flavors including Martha's Vineyard Black Raspberry, Cape Cod Fudge Shop, and North End Spumoni.
Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, said last month that it plans to form a venture with Campina of the Netherlands to develop products for the $100 million pharmaceutical lactose market.
From Culture to Cars
The last batch of cottage cheese was filled at the Upstate Farms Cooperative plant in Buffalo, N.Y., last month, and the plant may soon house a car museum.
Milk Regulatory Equity Act Signed into Law
President Bush has signed the Milk Regulatory Equity Act, which brings into line federal and state milk marketing orders in Arizona, California and Nevada.
Carlisle Companies Inc., says it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Carlisle Process Systems to Tetra Pak. The sale is subject to regulatory approval, but is expected to close before the end of the year.
Wisconsin continued its dominance in the World Cheese Championship Contest recently by capturing more awards than any other state or nation, including best in class in 18 of 47 cheese categories, at the competition held in late March in Madison.
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