10 – McConnell's creates alt-dairy holiday flavors for Whole Foods
When Whole Foods Market set out to offer holiday ice cream flavors for alternative dairy consumers this year, the grocery retailer asked McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams to help make it happen.
9 – Organic Valley names new EVP of sales
Organic Valley introduced its new executive vice president of sales, Rick Simington.
8 – Darigold to add Idaho office
Farmer-owned dairy cooperative Darigold, Inc., revealed it will soon open an office in the Boise, Idaho, area, placing the dairy producer in closer proximity to key parts of its network of farms and processing facilities.
7 – Carnation's new creamer made with real milk
Drawing inspiration from café con leche popularized in Spain and Latin America, Nestlé’s Carnation brand launched a new creamer made with real milk.
6 – Kraft Heinz selects its next leader for North American business
Kraft Heinz is making a leadership change in its North American business and splitting its international business into three zones.
5 – Butterfat market expected to keep growing
With consumer opinions on full-fat dairy products shifting, a CoBank report projected the current butterfat “boom” will continue.
4 – DFA pilot project awarded $22.8M grant
The US Department of Agriculture Regional Conservation Partnership Program selected Dairy Farmers of America to receive $22.8 million in grant funds that will back a pilot project to reduce methane emissions on dairy farms.
3 – Leprino Foods' president to retire
Mozzarella and lactose manufacturer Leprino Foods Company will undergo a leadership transition in late 2024, with president and chief executive officer Mike Durkin announcing his forthcoming retirement.
2 – Vermont ice cream maker recalls variety of products
Upon learning Listeria monocytogenes may be present in a lot of one of Wilcox Ice Cream’s products, the ice cream and specialty foods maker opted to recall all flavors of its ice cream, yogurt and ice cream bars.
The forward-thinking cheese manufacturer and whey ingredients supplier recently revealed it has a new look and corporate strategy, unifying its products under the brand name Hilmar.
