Dallas, Texas-based Borden, a dairy company founded in 1857, says it and certain affiliates have finalized the approximately $340 million sale of substantially all Borden assets to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR. This transaction allows Borden to be appropriately capitalized with the business intact, including all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. The new Borden entity will […]
Category: Dairy News
The Shelby Report covers the dairy category for grocery retailers nationwide, from milk, cheese and yogurt trends to plant-based alternatives, supplier announcements and merchandising strategies. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Albertsons Cos. Introduces New Ice Cream, Plant-Based Frozen Desserts
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has introduced 13 new Own Brands frozen desserts in the ice cream aisle. “We’re passionate about innovating based on shoppers’ needs, desires and the latest consumer trends. With these new items, we delivered something to surprise and delight every customer,” said Chad Coester, SVP of Own Brands. “Our new ice creams […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream Balls Come To 7-Eleven Stores
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has a new reason to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19. The convenience retailer has introduced a My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream balls. A new two-pack, designed especially for the grab-and-go market, contains two individual My/Mo Mochi premium ice cream balls in Ripe Strawberry and Sweet Mango, wrapped in sweet mochi dough. Suggested […]
Posted inDairy News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Chobani Donates All Profits Of New Food Bank Batch To Feeding America
Norwich, New York-based Chobani, LLC, recently announced that 100 percent of its profits from a new limited-edition charity yogurt flavor – PB&J Food Bank Batch – will be donated to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks that provides food to people in need. Since COVID-19 hit the U.S., Chobani has donated and delivered […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Blue Bunny Introduces Personal Pool For Summer Fun
Pools are closed, concerts are canceled and summer just looks different this year. That’s why Blue Bunny is jump-starting National Ice Cream Month with the introduction of its Blue Bunny Personal Pool, an addition to even the smallest porch or backyard. This pool is inspired by Blue Bunny’s Load’d treat line outfitted with a Load’d Sundae […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Graeter’s Celebrates 150th Birthday With Limited-Edition Flavors
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Graeter’s Ice Cream, a family owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, is celebrating its 150th birthday with the creation of a special ice cream flavor and a limited-edition birthday donut. Each of the specialty products were released on July 1, coinciding with National Ice Cream Month and in celebration of Graeter’s birthday. Graeter’s […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Publishes Its 2019 Sustainability Overview
Jackson, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods Inc. has published its 2019 Sustainability Overview. “As the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, we believe it is incumbent on Cal-Maine Foods to be a leader in promoting sustainability throughout our operations,” said Dolph Baker, chairman and CEO of Cal-Maine Foods. “As a public company, […]
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Borden Dairy Approved For Sale To Capitol Peak Partners and KKR
Dallas-based Borden Dairy has announced Capitol Peak Partners and its affiliates have acquired substantially all of its assets following completion of a court-supervised sale process. Capitol Peak will assume majority ownership of the new company and KKR, an existing lender to Borden, will be a minority investor. Following the transaction, Borden will be appropriately capitalized […]