Prairie Farms Dairy and its joint venture partner, Hiland Dairy, won 33 awards at the annual QCS Purchasing Cooperative Conference held Oct. 20-22 in Denver, Colorado. The conference gathers leaders from food and beverage companies across the country for recognition of plant and product excellence achievements. Judging for the competition was conducted by independent food […]
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Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Campbell’s Selling Noosa Brand To Lakeview Farms
The Campbell Soup Co. is selling its noosa yogurt business to Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer of fresh dips, desserts and specialty products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Campbell’s purchased noosa as part of its Sovos Brands acquisition in March. At that time, Campbell’s shared its intention to evaluate alternatives for the brand, as yogurt […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest, Whole Foods
40 From Whole Foods Market Become Certified Cheese Professionals
Forty employees of Whole Foods Market have joined its ranks of Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs), the highest level of achievement in the field. From production techniques and ripening processes to distribution and storage, the CCP exam is known for its comprehensive coverage of the cheese industry. Whole Foods Market’s newest CCPs completed the process after […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
IDDBA Names New Board Members At Annual Business Meeting
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) recently held its annual business meeting in Rosemont, Illinois. For three days, the IDDBA staff came together with stakeholders that make up the board of directors and committees. “During the meeting, we reviewed our 2023-24 successes and most importantly discussed our long-term plans to serve our members and […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Recognized Among ‘Best Of The Best’ In Dairy Contest
Prairie Farms won multiple honors at the World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest, which unveiled the 2024 award winners on Sept. 5. Prairie Farms Dairy and its family of companies won 65 awards in 37 of the contest’s 93 classes. The company received more awards than any other participant, making it the reigning contest champion. […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
General Mills Shares Plans To Sell N.A. Yogurt Business
General Mills Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell its North American yogurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal, two French dairy companies, in cash transactions valued at an aggregate $2.1 billion. Following the completion, the U.S. and Canadian businesses will operate independently, with Lactalis acquiring the U.S. business and Sodiaal acquiring the Canadian business. […]
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IDDBA Combines Teams, Promotes Atkins
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has combined its marketing and membership teams and promoted Whitney Atkins as VP of the newly formed marketing and membership department. “Since joining the association, Whitney has led marketing efforts that have produced event and membership growth, while working hard for the association’s endeavors to support the industry […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Taps Stevens As VP Operations
Cal-Maine Foods has named Judd Stevens its VP of operations, effective July 23. Stevens will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ recently acquired assets from ISE, including production operations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and South Carolina. Employed with the company since 2003, Stevens most recently served as general manager for its subsidiary Wharton […]