As the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association expo kicked into its second day, visitors and exhibitors from around the world are showcasing their products. The show is being attended by more than 10,000 visitors with over 800 exhibits. Like many longstanding events, the IDDBA had taken a pandemic induced hiatus and many people are excited […]
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IDDBA Returns For First In-Person Gathering In Two Years
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association kicked off its annual expo June 6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. After being canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IDDBA expo returned to bring suppliers and wholesalers face to face. The IDDBA aims to bring “today’s leaders with tomorrow’s […]
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Prairie Farms Commemorates National Dairy Month
Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms is commemorating National Dairy Month with a video social media campaign. With more than 700 farm families in America’s heartland, Prairie Farms is highlighting the importance of recognizing their contributions to helping feed American families. National Dairy Month started as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. The commemoration […]
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Weis Markets Celebrates National Dairy Month
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, Feeding Pennsylvania and American Dairy Association North East is celebrating National Dairy Month with the kickoff of the “Fill A Glass With Hope” campaign. The June 1 event at Weis Markets in Lewisburg featured appearances from Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Charlie Batch and local dairy […]
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Tillamook County Creamery Bringing Back ‘Creamier’ Campaign
Tillamook, Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association is bringing back the “Partnership for Creamier Ice Cream” for another summer. The PCIC was founded in 2021 to ensure every scoop or cone of ice cream has more cream and better ingredients. The organization has partnered with actress, comedian and author Jenny Slate to promote its creamy ice cream and […]
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J&J Snack Foods To Acquire Dippin’ Dots
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]