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Some large organic dairy processors see 5.5% growth in U.S. organic milk production this year. An increase closer to 1% would be more to the liking of some processors in terms of expanding processing, distribution and sales. 

Minnesota dairy co-op Bongards Creameries will nearly double the size of its production facility in Humboldt, Tenn. The move will add 95 jobs.

At the California Creamery Operators Association annual meeting, dairy processors hear that the Golden State will remain a major producer of milk and dairy products for the foreseeable future.

USDA’s Dairy Market News reports that butter sales are strong as retailers increased their advertising.  Cheese stocks are building up in the nation.

Deadlines for MilkPEP’s Milk Marketer of the Year and Exporter of the Year are approaching. IDFA opens a call for nominations for its Food Safety Leadership Award.

Ireland’s Kerry Group contributes $750,000 to a pilot program called “Project Leche.” The dairy is working with the World Food Program to improve the diets of schoolchildren. 

California cheesemaker Sonoma Creamery receives  a $10 million equity investment from Svoboda Capital Fund.

 ACON Investments completed an equity recapitalization of Borden Dairy Co., an iconic American dairy brand  with 13 facilities across the United States.