Pennsauken, New Jersey-based J&J Snack Foods Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire Dippin’ Dots, the producer of flash-frozen beaded ice cream treats, for $222 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction will be funded through a combination of cash and senior debt financing and is expected to be accretive to J&J’s annual […]
Category: Dairy News
The Shelby Report covers the dairy category for grocery retailers nationwide, from milk, cheese and yogurt trends to plant-based alternatives, supplier announcements and merchandising strategies. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
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Posted inDairy News, West
California Milk Advisory Opens Dairy Innovation Competition
The California Milk Advisory Board has announced the return of its annual dairy innovation competition for the fourth consecutive year. The 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator, created in partnership with innovation consultancy VentureFuel, brings a focus to accelerate any dairy-based product from traditional consumer food and beverage items to textiles and haircare. The CMAB is […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Project Plans To Cut Dairy Farm GHG Emissions
Burlington, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s is planning to launch a “Mootopia” project, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions down to half of industry average by 2024. Once set into motion and proven, pilot project initiatives will be expanded to farms across Ben & Jerry’s global dairy supply chain. “This approach to dairy farming could be […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
UNFI Expands American Artisans Cheese And Specialty Program
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has doubled the size of its American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program. Launched in 2020 to give customers access to unique craft cheeses sourced from all over the nation, UNFI reports the program has been so successful that it has expanded it to a second warehouse to serve customers. UNFI […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin To Celebrate National Diary Month In June
The Dairy Farms of Wisconsin are planning to celebrate National Dairy Month in June by exploring ways its farm families make their products every day. Wisconsin is a supplier of more than half the country’s specialty cheese. Dairy products are a natural source of immune-boosting nutrients, like vitamin A, vitamin D and protein that bodies […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben And Jerry’s Lauches Cherry Crumble Ice Cream Pint
Burlington, Vermont-based Ben and Jerry’s has released a new flavor of ice cream, Cherry Crumble, featuring cherries and oat crumbles. The company anticipates that this new flavor may provide competition for its No. 1 top-selling ice cream flavor, Cherry Garcia. This limited batch ice cream has a butter ice cream base and has fruit flavor […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Vital Farms Plans On Expansion Of Egg Central Station
Vital Farms has announced the expansion of Egg Central Station, its egg washing and packing facility in Springfield, Missouri. The 150,000-square-foot facility has doubled in size, creating additional capacity that will allow Vital Farms to continue growing its pasture-raised egg business. The expanded facility will create more high-quality jobs for the Springfield community and is […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Retailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Rooted In The Region, Understanding Of Customers
Zeb Early, VP of frozen, dairy, deli and dry grocery, has been with The Save Mart Companies for close to 20 years. He attended college at Chico State and, while there, started working for a grocery store on the night crew. He later worked with a small independent group that was acquired by Fleming, which […]
Posted inDairy News, National
IRI; Easter Delivered Big Results For Dairy, Deli, Bakery Industry
In its Easter 2022 overview, the National Retail Federation found that consumer engagement was nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, with 80 percent celebrating. Average per person spending on all holiday-related purchases was $170 – a three-year low. Amid 40-year high inflation, consumers expected to spend more on food, but pulled back on spending in all […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Midwest
Sargento Foods Promotes Sales Leaders To New VP Positions
Plymouth, Wisconsin-based Sargento Foods has announced new leadership roles for Chris Regennitter and Joy Judski. Regennitter has assumed the role of SVP of sales, consumer products division, and Judski has taken on the position of VP of sales. In his new role, Regennitter will lead the sales organization, including category management, retail execution and sales planning, with a goal […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Organic Natural
Organic Valley Launches Support Smoothie Mixes For Moms
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has launched its new Prenatal and Postnatal Support Smoothie Mixes for expecting and new moms. Both smoothie mixes are available on the cooperative’s new direct-to-consumer site and made with organic ingredients, including pasture-raised milk from Organic Valley’s small family farms – real dairy from cows that are raised without antibiotics, toxic pesticides […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Blue Ocean Barns Partners With Dairy Companies For Cattle Supplement
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii-based Blue Ocean Barns has partnered with three dairy companies – Ben & Jerry’s, Straus Family Creamery and Clover Sonoma – to begin rolling out its natural seaweed supplement for their cows as they move to cut the greenhouse gas footprint of their farm operations. The Blue Ocean Barns supplement, Brominata, is a dehydrated […]
Posted inDairy News, Southeast
Yuengling’s Ice Cream To Acquire Revolution Desserts
Atlanta, Georgia-based Yuengling’s Ice Cream Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the equity of Revolution Desserts. Yuengling’s signed a new letter of intent on April 20 and the execution of the definitive agreement is one more step in the process of closing the acquisition. Several closing conditions remain, such as SEC […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Anchor Dairy Launches Organic Carbon Zero Certified Butter
Chicago-based Anchor Dairy, the consumer brand of the New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra, has launched its Organic Carbon Zero Certified Butter. The trend toward both clean label and sustainable products continues to increase and consumers are taking these factors into consideration when making purchasing decisions. Audited and verified by Toitū Envirocare, an independent certifier that […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Häagen-Dazs Launches City Sweets Collection Nationwide
Oakland, California-based Häagen-Dazs ice cream, with the help of singer and actress Leslie Grace, has announced the nationwide availability of its new City Sweets collection. City Sweets is a new collection of flavors inspired by recognizable street food desserts. From street vendor pretzels and crispy churros to waffles and New York’s classic black and white […]
Posted inDairy News, Feature, National
IDFA Board Member: Innovation Remains Key For Industry
The International Dairy Foods Association Economic Impact Study, which measures the combined impact of the dairy products industry, showed the economic impact totaled $752.93 billion in the U.S. With more than 90 percent household penetration and high frequency of consumption, IDFA board member Blake Waltrip said the average U.S. consumer today has anywhere from three […]
Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Midwest
Halo Top Dairy Ice Cream Upgrades Recipe, Adds New Flavor
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top has made a change to its Dairy Light Ice Cream recipe, to deliver what the company believes will be a creamier texture while keeping the same taste. Each of the pints in its dairy ice cream portfolio will continue to be lower in calories and sugar than regular ice cream […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Jeni’s Sunshine Flavored Ice Cream Raises Awareness For Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released Sunshine, a gray, citrus-flavored ice cream, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month and in partnership with On Our Sleeves, the movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. The company said that the new Sunshine flavor is designed to get people talking. Inspired by Depressed Cake Shop, it appears […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Sustainability News, West
Clover Sonoma Receives Sustainability Award For Packaging Innovation
Petaluma, California-based Clover Sonoma received recognition for its first fully renewable milk carton and post consumer recycled gallon milk jug in the U.S. through California Creamery Operators Association’s first sustainability award. In addition, Clover Sonoma released its 2021 Impact Report, highlighting achievements and progress in sustainable packaging, carbon footprint reduction and social justice issues. Sustainability […]
Posted inDairy News, Southeast
Hart Dairy Wins 2022 ‘Flavor Of Georgia’ Grand Prize
Hart Dairy has won the grand prize at the 2022 Flavor of Georgia food contest for its Pasture Raised & Grass Fed 365 Days Per Year Chocolate Whole Milk. Hart Dairy is a dairy company based in Waynesboro, Georgia, led by Tim Connell and Richard Watson. The cows are pasture raised, never confined and grass fed 365 […]