Huhtamaki is launching fiber-based egg packaging, made from 100 percent recycled material, for U.S. egg producers. The company is bringing its fiber egg carton expertise to the U.S. as an alternative to foam egg packaging. “We expect the demand for egg packaging in the U.S. to reach 4.3 billion packs in 2025. The market size […]
Category: Dairy News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Northeast
Hannaford Joins Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership
Hannaford Supermarkets has become the first supermarket to join a major effort to support organic dairy farms facing challenges in New England and New York. The Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership came together in 2021 when cancellations of major supply contracts, impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic factors created pressure on organic dairy […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Southwest
Blue Bell President, CEO Dickson Announces Retirement
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 […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
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 […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
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 […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest
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 […]
Posted inDairy News, Corporate Store News, Midwest
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 […]