The largest technical dairy competition in the world was held March 1-3 in Madison, Wisconsin, with representatives from 29 nations around the globe bringing their best cheeses for a panel of industry renowned judges to review. Following three days of judging, Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms cheeses earned top spots in a trio of categories, including a “Best […]
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Hart Dairy Awarded Top Environmental, Animal Welfare Certification
Waynesboro, Georgia-based Hart Dairy has been named Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. Consumer Reports has rated Certified […]
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Turkey Hill Introduces New Dipped Duo Ice Cream Bars
Conestoga, Pennsylvania-based Turkey Hill is introducing its Dipped Duos, featuring two premium ice cream flavors swirled together in one bar and covered in a milk chocolate coating. Dipped Duos ice cream bars are available in four flavors: Vanilla Bean and Chocolate, Caramel and Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla Bean and Peanut Butter and Chocolate. Starting this month, […]
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Tillamook Releases Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar
Oregon-based Tillamook County Creamery Association has released its Tillamook Maker’s Reserve 2012 Extra Sharp White Cheddar as the newest 10-year-old vintage in the Maker’s Reserve program. Each year, TCCA introduces a 10-year and a three-year aged extra sharp white cheddar into their specialty line. These vintages join the lineup of 2016, 2017 and 2018 Tillamook […]
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Vital Farms Appoints McKeon As Chief Marketing Officer
Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms has appointed Kathryn McKeon to chief marketing officer. McKeon has more than 15 years of experience in brand marketing, with a focus on building global and emerging consumer food brands. As CMO, McKeon will oversee the brand, content, community management, shopper marketing, consumer insights, communications and creative design marketing functions. McKeon […]
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Darigold Resumes Partial Butter Production In Caldwell, ID
Seattle-based Darigold Inc. has resumed partial butter production at its 91-year-old dairy production facility in Caldwell, Idaho, which was closed after an Oct. 12 fire tore through parts of the plant. It caused significant damage to the facility’s production capability and structural damage to some of the building. The Caldwell facility is vital to Darigold’s operations, housing […]
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Chobani Launches Two New Dairy Product Lines
New Berlin, New York-based Chobani has announced two new dairy platforms to expand its footprint in the refrigerated aisle: Chobani Ultra-Filtered Milk, a lactose-free, protein-packed ultrafiltered milk, and Chobani Half & Half. These new items are made from locally sourced milk and, like many of its newest products, they come in paper-based packaging that is widely recyclable across […]
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Johnson Appointed As IDDBA’s Events VP
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has appointed Jeremy Johnson to the newly created role of VP of events. Johnson most recently served as IDDBA’s VP of education. The VP of events role combines IDDBA’s meetings and exhibit functions. In his new role, Johnson will oversee operations of IDDBA’s trade show and the organization’s meeting […]