Brenham, Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries has announced that CEO and President Ricky Dickson will retire after serving 43 years with the company. The board of directors is conducting a search for his successor. Dickson will continue in his current role until the new CEO and president begins. “It has been an incredible honor to make […]
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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Hiland Dairy Earns Top Honors At 2023 World Dairy Product Awards
Hiland Dairy’s Norman, Oklahoma, plant has earned the Grade A Grand Champion Award for its 2 percent white milk at the 2023 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Hiland’s 2 percent white milk beat other dairy products like dips, sour cream, yogurt and cottage cheese to win the Grade A Grand Champion. The national […]
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Hiland Dairy Serves Up Summer Cravings Contest
Springfield, Missouri-based Hiland Dairy is offering coupons, recipes and prizes in its “Savings for Summer” Cravings Contest through July 31. Consumers are asked to visit the website for a chance to win Hiland kitchen items and Silver Dollar City prizes. The contest also features coupons on Hiland products to make summer recipes. “We know consumers […]
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Hiland Dairy Introduces New Shake And Squeeze Sour Cream
Springfield, Missouri-based Hiland Dairy has launched an improved squeezable package for its all-natural sour cream. The bottle, which is recyclable, will begin appearing on store shelves mid-to-late June. According to the company, the package has a space-saving design with a flip-top cap that keeps the bottle upright. By minimizing the amount of air exposure, the […]
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Schnucks, St. Louis Cardinals Introduce Co-Branded Ice Cream
Schnuck Markets and the St. Louis Cardinals are collaborating to introduce Schnucks Cherry Cardinals Crunch ice cream. The new frozen treat is a cherry and vanilla flavored ice cream swirled with coated cookie pieces and is available at most Schnucks stores across the Midwest. “Schnucks Cherry Cardinals Crunch ice cream is sure to be a […]
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
What’s In Store Live Focuses On Innovation And Technology
What’s trending in dairy, deli and bakery? That was the topic of the What’s In Store Live presentation June 4 during the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association’s 2023 Show in Anaheim, California. IDDBA’s Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing, and Heather Prach, VP of education, spoke on how current trends will shape the future of the […]
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Outgoing IDDBA Executive Readies For Retirement After Show
Mike Eardley, president and CEO of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, is getting ready to wrap up a decades-long career in the food industry. He will be retiring following the IDDBA Show, to be held June 4-6 in Anaheim, California. Eardley recently reflected on his years in the industry and his plans for retirement. […]
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IDDBA Shares Main Stage Lineup For 2023 Show
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has announced the main stage lineup for the association’s flag ship event on June 4-6 in Anaheim, California. “Announcing our main stage lineup always comes with such anticipation and I am honored to make the official announcement,” said Whitney Atkins, VP of marketing for IDDBA. “Without further ado, IDDBA will welcome Padma Lakshmi, Alton Brown and Tom […]