For National Farmer’s Day, Arden Hills, Minnesota-based Land O’Lakes is raising awareness of farmers and the role they play in society with the release of the “State of the American Farmer” survey. The survey, commissioned in partnership with Wakefield Research, polled 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults to reveal some major misconceptions about the state of […]
Category: Dairy News
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook County Creamery Announces Virtual ‘Farmers’ Auction
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association has announced its 2022 “All For Farmers” initiative, working to preserve farmland, assist farmers in financial need and support the overall future of farming. Now in its third year, funds generated by the TCCA “All For Farmers” initiative have been used to help protect more than 10,000 acres of farmland nationwide. The […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Applaud FDA’s Proposed Guideline Revisions
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs applauds the proposal by the Food and Drug Administration to update the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance. For Pete and Gerry’s, this is a long-sought clarification as eggs will be classified as a “nutrient-dense” food, which, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Dairy News, Southeast
Publix To Begin Carrying Truly Grass Fed Cheddar Cheese
Dublin, Ireland-based Truly Grass Fed, a brand of sustainably-produced dairy products, has announced that Publix will carry its natural sharp and aged cheddar cheese wedges at more than 1,300 stores nationwide. The brand’s salted and unsalted butter foil packs have been in Publix stores since 2020. The crafted grass-fed Irish cheddar products will arrive on […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast
Pete And Gerry’s Appoints Flocco As CEO
Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organics, a producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, has announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO. Flocco previously served as president and COO of Utz Brands, where he held day-to-day responsibility for the company’s commercial, financial and supply chain operations. He also served […]
Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Names Miller As President, CEO
Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods has named Sherman L. Miller as president and CEO, effective immediately. He will succeed Dolph Baker as CEO. Baker will retain his role as chairman of the board and as an executive officer of the company, and will remain involved in managing the company, with a focus on strategy, capital allocation, advising […]
Posted inDairy News, National
NFRA Announces 2022 Golden Penguin Recipients
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has announced the winners of the Golden Penguin Awards for its June Dairy Month and Summer Favorites Ice Cream & Novelties promotions. NFRA promotions help the industry drive traffic in the frozen food and dairy aisles and increase sales for many categories and brands. In recognition of those […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Schuman Cheese Wins 26 Awards Across Five Contests
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Schuman Cheese is celebrating 26 awards across five cheese industry competitions in 2022. The company received recognition at the World Championship Cheese Contest, World Dairy Expo, American Cheese Society Competition, Wisconsin State Fair and International Cheese Awards. For 75 years, Schuman Cheese has been recognized at the most prestigious global cheese competitions. Most […]