Prairie Farms Dairy and its joint venture partner, Hiland Dairy, won 33 awards at the annual QCS Purchasing Cooperative Conference held Oct. 20-22 in Denver, Colorado. The conference gathers leaders from food and beverage companies across the country for recognition of plant and product excellence achievements. Judging for the competition was conducted by independent food […]
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.
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Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Campbell’s Selling Noosa Brand To Lakeview Farms
The Campbell Soup Co. is selling its noosa yogurt business to Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer of fresh dips, desserts and specialty products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Campbell’s purchased noosa as part of its Sovos Brands acquisition in March. At that time, Campbell’s shared its intention to evaluate alternatives for the brand, as yogurt […]
Posted inDairy News, Southwest, Whole Foods
40 From Whole Foods Market Become Certified Cheese Professionals
Forty employees of Whole Foods Market have joined its ranks of Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs), the highest level of achievement in the field. From production techniques and ripening processes to distribution and storage, the CCP exam is known for its comprehensive coverage of the cheese industry. Whole Foods Market’s newest CCPs completed the process after […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
IDDBA Names New Board Members At Annual Business Meeting
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) recently held its annual business meeting in Rosemont, Illinois. For three days, the IDDBA staff came together with stakeholders that make up the board of directors and committees. “During the meeting, we reviewed our 2023-24 successes and most importantly discussed our long-term plans to serve our members and […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Recognized Among ‘Best Of The Best’ In Dairy Contest
Prairie Farms won multiple honors at the World Dairy Expo Dairy Product Contest, which unveiled the 2024 award winners on Sept. 5. Prairie Farms Dairy and its family of companies won 65 awards in 37 of the contest’s 93 classes. The company received more awards than any other participant, making it the reigning contest champion. […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
General Mills Shares Plans To Sell N.A. Yogurt Business
General Mills Inc. has entered into definitive agreements to sell its North American yogurt business to Lactalis and Sodiaal, two French dairy companies, in cash transactions valued at an aggregate $2.1 billion. Following the completion, the U.S. and Canadian businesses will operate independently, with Lactalis acquiring the U.S. business and Sodiaal acquiring the Canadian business. […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National
IDDBA Combines Teams, Promotes Atkins
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has combined its marketing and membership teams and promoted Whitney Atkins as VP of the newly formed marketing and membership department. “Since joining the association, Whitney has led marketing efforts that have produced event and membership growth, while working hard for the association’s endeavors to support the industry […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southeast
Cal-Maine Foods Taps Stevens As VP Operations
Cal-Maine Foods has named Judd Stevens its VP of operations, effective July 23. Stevens will have responsibility for all of Cal-Maine Foods’ recently acquired assets from ISE, including production operations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and South Carolina. Employed with the company since 2003, Stevens most recently served as general manager for its subsidiary Wharton […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Receives Top Honors At Cheese Competition
Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms received top finishes June 3-7 at The American Cheese Society Judging and Competition. The event is one of the largest cheese judging events for American-made cheeses. Medals for the 41st anniversary of the competition were announced from among more than 1,400 cheeses competing in 120 categories and evaluated by a panel of […]
Posted inDairy News, Association News, Frozen Food, National
Report: NFRA Reveals Consumers’ Preferences, Nostalgia Linked To Ice Cream
To commemorate National Ice Cream Month in July as well as National Ice Cream Day on July 21, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Food Association (NFRA) has shared new survey data highlighting America’s affection for ice cream. The findings reveal that consumers favor traditional ice cream made from simple, natural ingredients and classic flavors, while […]
Posted inAssociation News, Dairy News, Guest Contributors, National
What’s Driving Dairy Purchasing Decisions?
Dairy is a destination for daily staples on most shopping trips. But, how are evolving demographics, changing nutritional requirements and the rise of alternative products influencing what winds up in consumers’ baskets? A recent webinar hosted by NGA explored consumption trends for dairy products as part of a healthy eating pattern, including potential barriers that […]
Posted inDairy News, West
Tillamook Wins 13 Medals At International Cheese, Dairy Awards
Tillamook County Creamery Association is bringing 13 awards back to its headquarters in Oregon following the 128th International Cheese and Dairy Awards (ICDA) hosted June 28-29 in Stafford, United Kingdom. The International Cheese and Dairy Awards competition gathers dairy experts and judges from all over the world to evaluate product entries, such as Tillamook, based on aroma, […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Dairy News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Ice Cream Truck Sharing Limited-time Flavors
The Publix ice cream truck, featuring many of this season’s limited-time offerings, is winding up its road trip this summer. Upcoming ice cream truck stops include: July 4 – St. Pete, Florida, at the St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave., from 4-10 p.m.; July 6 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at Las Olas Beach, 240 Las […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Doubles Milk Discount For SNAP Participants
Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants, upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk, in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages. Since the original discount was implemented in December, thanks to the retailer’s interest in USDA grant […]
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Southwest
Top Trends We Noticed At IDDBA 2024
Sponsored content This year, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association brought its annual tradeshow to Houston, Texas for three busy days. IDDBA filled the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston with thousands of exhibits and dozens of learning sessions about innovations and best practices in the industry. In case you couldn’t make it – […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, Southwest
Andrés Talks Trends, Trueness, Power Of Working Together For Good
To culinary innovator and humanitarian José Andrés, the retail food industry has the power to ensure no one goes hungry during emergencies. Furthermore, feeding the world is not as complicated a problem as it may seem and World Central Kitchen – a nonprofit he founded in 2010 to deliver food relief in the wake of […]
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
St Pierre Hosts ‘Parisian Party’ At IDDBA In Houston
St Pierre returned once again to IDDBA June 9-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, “transporting guests to a corner of Paris where the brand has its roots.” This year, the St Pierre team sampled its brioche products for attendees and introduced its new products in the form of traditional Liege waffles […]
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
IDDBA CEO Haaf: Industry Experiencing Generational Shifts, Technology Influx
Generational shifts, labor market trends and technology are just some of the challenges facing the dairy, deli and bakery industry. IDDBA President and CEO David Haaf spoke to these issues during his address on June 9 at the organization’s annual show in Houston. Haaf noted the increased turnover rates in upper and lower-level management in […]
Posted inBakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, National
Doing Things That Matter Drive Gaines Family
Chip and Joanna Gaines grew their Magnolia empire from the seed of a small retail shop in Waco, Texas, that opened in 2003. Little Magnolia has since blossomed into a national home and lifestyle brand that includes Magnolia Market at the Silos, Magnolia Table, Silos Baking Co. and Magnolia Journal, as well as brand partnerships […]
Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Dairy News, Deli News, National
Six Guiding Trends Include How Food Influences Tech Of Today, Tomorrow
The IDDBA Show kicked off June 9 with a panel discussion on the six guiding trends in dairy, deli and bakery. Moderator Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, was joined by panelists Jewel Hunt, Albertson’s VP of fresh merchandising; Josh Bickford, president of Clyde’s Donuts; Jody Barrik, UNFI’s SVP of fresh merchandising and sales; and […]