DFA agreed to pay a base purchase price of $425 million — as well as to assume various liabilities, subject to certain adjustments — to acquire 44 of Dean’s facilities and associated direct-store-delivery system, and certain corporate and other assets and functions.
February 17, 2020
Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said an agreement has been reached with Dallas-based Dean Foods whereby the Kansas City, Kan.-based farmer-owned cooperative becomes the stalking horse bidder to acquire a “substantial portion” of Dean Foods’ assets and business.
The event will take place April 14-16 in Milwaukee.
February 14, 2020
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), in conjunction with the Center for Dairy Research, announced the CheeseExpo 2020 seminars, which will be focused on sustainability, cheese quality, safety, milk policy and marketing.
The award honors an exceptional leader who has made an outstanding contribution in business, demonstrating excellence in leadership, corporate performance, global competitiveness, innovation and social responsibility.
February 14, 2020
Saputo Inc., Montreal, announced Lino Saputo, Jr.’s achievement as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year for 2019, a prestigious award for chief executives in Canada.
The trade show also will offer educational sessions and hands-on activities
February 13, 2020
Learn about the very latest packaging machinery and equipment, materials, containers, automation technology and controls from approximately 400 exhibitors at Pack Expo East.
The innovative direct sales approach, combined with the latest technology, results in job creation and fresher and more relevant products.
February 13, 2020
Velvet Ice Cream, a fourth-generation family-owned company that manufactures premium ice cream, sherbet and novelties in Utica, Ohio, said it is integrating a progressive sales practice.
The 4-H club finalists will be treated to an ice cream party, while the Grand Prize winner will be awarded $300.
February 12, 2020
Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Cedarburg, Wis., and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation announced the finalists and the Grand Prize winner in Cedar Crest’s 2019 Ice Cream Flavor Creation Contest.
The company will offer recipe collaborations, live demos and more on Feb. 13.
February 11, 2020
Tillamook County Creamery Association said it will be marking National Cheddar Day on Feb. 13 with recipe collaborations and live demos with Bon Appétit’s Brad Leone, showing consumers how they can upgrade breakfast, lunch and dinner with Tillamook cheese.
The pledge represents another strong step in the company’s journey to create shared value for its stakeholders through the Saputo Promise, its approach to social, environmental and economic performance.
February 10, 2020
Saputo Inc. said it is pledging to accelerate its global climate, water and waste performance.
Participants in the project, led by Danone Nutricia Research and the University of California, will receive a free personalized microbiome and diet report.
February 10, 2020
The Microsetta Initiative, a research project led by a team at the University of California, San Diego, in partnership with Danone Nutricia Research — the research and innovation division of Danone North America's global parent company, Danone S.A. — is recruiting hundreds of U.S. citizen scientists to map their gut microbiome.