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Dairy processor news from Dean Foods, The Dannon Co. and more.

October 12, 2015

Dean Foods Co. named Ralph Scozzafava to executive vice president and chief operating officer effective Oct. 1.

2 MMPA dairy plants attain SQF Level 3

October 9, 2015

Novi, Mich.-based Michigan Milk Producers Association said its Constantine and Ovid manufacturing plants have been awarded SQF Level 3 certification by the Safe Quality Food Institute.

Dairy processors should embrace private label business

October 7, 2015

Are dairies that co-manufacture store brands simply enabling low-priced competitors in the refrigerated and frozen aisles of grocery stores?

Top honors for Glanbia’s cheeses at UK competition

October 6, 2015

Cheddars produced by Glanbia Ingredients Ireland won awards at the 2015 International Cheese Awards in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.

Refrigerated tea and coffee sales see a boost

Sarah M. Kennedy

October 5, 2015

Refrigerated RTD coffee and refrigerated tea segments both show dollar and unit sales up.

Bangkok buzz

The U.S. dairy industry hears a buzz at Southeast Asia food show

Dairy Foods contributor Sharon Gerdes spoke at Food Ingredients Asia and assessed the opportunities for dairy powders.

Sharon Gerdes

September 29, 2015

Grassland Dairy Products was one of the U.S. companies that exhibited Food Ingredients Asia. The region is just getting started in the higher-protein sports nutrition and meal replacement markets, said a sales manager for the dairy processor.

Dairy awards

The 2015 World Cheese Awards are open for entry

September 28, 2015

The World Cheese Awards, taking place in Birmingham, England, is open for entry from Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

World dairy roundup

Sales fall at Fonterra; Arla makes moves in Africa; World Cheese Awards deadline nears

Fonterra’s Theo Spierings said improved second-half results were driven by a strong focus on cash and costs.

September 26, 2015

On the international scene: Fonterra’s profits rise in 2015; Arla forms two joint ventures in Africa; and a Global dairy group publishes sustainability report.

Food safety

Food recalls hit Karoun Dairies’ cheeses; Greek yogurt parfaits sold at Starbucks

Cheeses might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The yogurt might contain undeclared almonds.

September 25, 2015

Evolution Fresh Greek Yogurt parfaits are recalled because of undeclared nuts; cheeses by Karoun Dairies are possibly contaminated with Listeria.

International trade

California Dairies Inc. is the 2015 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year

CDI has invested tens of millions of dollars in processing plants and training to exports its butter and milk powders.

September 21, 2015

California Dairies Inc., Visalia, Calif., is the 2015 recipient of the Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award from Dairy Foods. The annual award, now in its 10th year, is given with the cooperation of the U.S. Dairy Export Council.