It would sell only "if it can do so in a transaction that maximizes shareholder value and helps ensure the future success of the business."
September 26, 2012
The nation's largest dairy processor, Dean Foods, says it "recently decided to explore a transaction that may result in the sale of the Morningstar business."
. Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients.
September 24, 2012
The Kroger Co. announced nationwide availability of its new Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands. Dairy categories include milk and yogurt; other categories are salads, dried fruit, sodas, chips and quinoa. Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic products are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients that some customers have said they do not want in their foods. Simple Truth Organic products are certified organic by the USDA.
Yoplait Greek yogurt saw 'strong sales gains' but overall sales for the Yoplait division declined.
September 19, 2012
During the first quarter of 2013, General Mills launched more than 100 new products worldwide. Established brands, including Yoplait Greek yogurt, also contributed strong sales gains, according to the company's press release. Still, sales for Yoplait declined, according to a company press release.
The award is presented to the dairy co-op "in recognition for all it has done to support and promote the dairy industry throughout New York State, and across the nation."
August 20, 2012
Agri-Mark will receive the New York Dairy of Distinction 2012 'Business of Distinction' award at a special ceremony on Aug. 27 at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY.
"We're pleased to announce that Agri-Mark has been named our 2012 'Business of Distinction'," said Nancy Putman, Secretary of Dairy of Distinction's New York chapter. "Agri-Mark and its Cabot and McCadam dairy brands exemplify the very best in the dairy industry."
We identify North America’s largest processors of milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and other dairy foods. Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. sits atop our 19th annual Dairy 100.
The dairy processing industry in 2011 was marked by changes in ownership and in the executive suite. Processors were busy introducing new products and expanding their production plants. But one thing did not change: Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. remains the top dairy processor (based on sales) in the 19th annual Dairy 100, Dairy Foods’ ranking of North America’s largest processors of milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and other dairy foods.
Yoplait Simplait is General Mills' answer to Dannon's Pure yogurt
August 1, 2012
General Mills' Yoplait has developed a new, six-ingredient yogurt named Simplait. It will be available this month. Simplait follows the launch last month of a 100-calorie-per-serving Greek yogurt.
Land O’Lakes Inc. is buying Kozy Shack Enterprises a maker of chilled dairy desserts, including rice puddings and flan. The deal is expected to close on July 31.
Nestle's Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss, launched in April 2011, continued to build good momentum in the liquid coffee whitener segment, according to the Switzerland-based international food conglomerate, in releasing its first quarter report.
A maker of better-for-you food (yogurt) plans to crash Super Bowl parties next year, where countless of Americans nosh on pizza, chips and guacamole dip, washed down with copious amount of beer or other beverages.