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The brand's journey to become 100% Canadian began in 2018 with an $85 million investment for a new, state-of-art dairy facility in Peterborough, Ontario.
fairlife Crosses the Canadian Border, Now Made from 100% Canadian Milk

Starting this month, our neighbors to the north will soon be producing their own fairlife products.

AgriTalk: Dairy Week – Producers Touch on Supply and Demand Issues
AgriTalk: Dairy Week – Producers Touch on Supply and Demand Issues

It's Dairy Week and the dairy leaders are on AgriTalk.

The Uncertain Future for Fluid Milk Demand During COVID-19 School Year
The Uncertain Future for Fluid Milk Demand During COVID-19 School Year

AgDay national reporter, Betsy Jibben, reports the pandemic is cutting into that demand at school districts across the country.

No Whey! Dairy Byproducts Used to Make Hand Sanitizer
No Whey! Dairy Byproducts Used to Make Hand Sanitizer

The demand for hand sanitizer has reached an all-time high during the COVID-19 global pandemic. But, could the disinfectant cleansing your hands have been derived from one of your favorite dairy products?

fairlife Debuts New Lactose-Free Line, fairlife Light Ice Cream
fairlife Debuts New Lactose-Free Line, fairlife Light Ice Cream

Just in time for National Ice Cream Month, Coca-Cola’s fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats to launch a new lactose-free ice cream line, fairlife Light Ice Cream.

 The $340 million transaction includes all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. Farmers will experience no disruption. 
Borden Dairy Approved for Sale, Will Remain Intact

The $340 million transaction includes all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. Farmers will experience no disruption. 

DFA Pays $433 Million To Finalize Dean Foods Deal
DFA Pays $433 Million To Finalize Dean Foods Deal

DFA has officially acquired a substantial portion of Dean Foods’ assets.

Coady says DFA is still seeing retail customers increase fluid milk orders, and the cooperative is running extra shifts in their plants to help prevent a similar issue this week. Still, milk logistics are more complicated than most think. 
Despite Occasionally Empty Shelves, There’s Not A Milk Shortage

While it can be frustrating, it’s important to assure consumers there is not a milk shortage. 

Dairy Report: DFA to Purchase 44 Dean Foods Facilities
Dairy Report: DFA to Purchase 44 Dean Foods Facilities

There's a deal for the future of Dean Foods. Dairy Farmers of America says it will acquire 44 of the processors facilities as part of a $425 million deal.

It's unclear which company Saputo hopes to acquire.
Milk Giant Saputo Hopes to Close Dairy-Free Deal This Year

The dairy industry is joining the dairy-free craze.

Dairy Report: DFA Talks Anti-Trust, Organic Dairy Faces $60M Fraud
Dairy Report: DFA Talks Anti-Trust, Organic Dairy Faces $60M Fraud

We're learning more about the possible merger between Dairy Farmers of America and Dean Foods.

Dairy Report: Lawsuit Against DFA, fairlife Launches Coffee Creamers
Dairy Report: Lawsuit Against DFA, fairlife Launches Coffee Creamers

A southern Missouri city is suing a Dairy Farmers of America plant saying it is regularly releasing untreated waste water into a river. Meanwhile, fairlife is releasing a new product line of lactose free coffee creamers.

fairlife Launches Dairy, Lactose Free Coffee Creamers
fairlife Launches Dairy, Lactose Free Coffee Creamers

Branching out from their signature ultra-filtered milk products lineup, fairlife is stepping into the real dairy coffee creamer arena.

Milk Processors Are Going Bankrupt as Americans Ditch Dairy
Milk Processors Are Going Bankrupt as Americans Ditch Dairy

Two of the largest U.S. milk processors have gone bust within eight weeks of each other, and one of the main causes turns out to be pretty fundamental.

The study found dairy producers are paying more now than they ever have before. 
Dairy Report: Dairy Farmers Pay Employees More Than Ever Before

A recent survey from Farm Journal found employees across the agriculture industry continue to struggle to find and keep employees.

Missouri City Sues, Alleging Dairy Contaminated River
Missouri City Sues, Alleging Dairy Contaminated River

A southern Missouri city alleges in a lawsuit that a Dairy Farmers of America plant is regularly releasing untreated wastewater into a river.

Coca-Cola now owns 100% of fairlife.
Coca-Cola Company Becomes Sole Owner of fairlife

Today the Coca-Cola Company today announced it has acquired the remaining stake in fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.

2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: A Progressive Partnership
2020 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year: A Progressive Partnership

Two families join forces to build MVP dairy and become the 2020 Innovative Dairy Farmers of the Year.

Opinion: DFA Has 173 Million Reasons to Acquire Dean Foods Assets
Opinion: DFA Has 173 Million Reasons to Acquire Dean Foods Assets

Bankruptcy documents reveal the dairy processor owes DFA $173 million

Dairy Report: Yogurt Companies Feeling the Pinch of Lower Consumption
Dairy Report: Yogurt Companies Feeling the Pinch of Lower Consumption

We know dairy consumption is down. Yogurt is also feeling the pinch.

Chobani donates 10 cents from every purchase of the Farmer Batch Chobani® Greek Yogurt Milk & Cookies four-pack is donated to AFT which will then be given to dairy farmers in the form of microgrants.
Chobani, Others Scramble to Stop Sliding U.S. Yogurt Sales

U.S. yogurt sales are in a multiyear slump. Yogurt companies are confident that more new products can boost sales, but analysts are skeptical.

Signal to Noise: Dean Foods Bankruptcy to Alter Fluid Milk Control
Signal to Noise: Dean Foods Bankruptcy to Alter Fluid Milk Control

This week's DC Signal to Noise Podcas looks at how the Dean Foods bankruptcy could change the dairy industry in a live recording at the MILK Business Conference in Las Vegas.

Cheese Plant Employees Accused Of Cheese Theft Scheme
Cheese Plant Employees Accused Of Cheese Theft Scheme

Across two years, cheese stolen from a California plant was being sold in plain sight. Here’s how authorities caught a lead.

“The goal of these grants is to help farmers get access to professional services that they might not be able to do otherwise,” says David Haight, vice president of programs for AFT.
Chobani, American Farmland Trust Launch Campaign To Aid Dairy Farmers

This week, Chobani is launching its second, limited-edition charity flavor, called Farmer Batch, in partnership with American Farmland Trust (AFT).

New Beverage Guidelines Recommend Milk for Children
New Beverage Guidelines Recommend Milk for Children

Four of America’s biggest health organizations developed new beverage guidelines for children. Among the recommendations: drink milk rather than plant-based beverages.

Dairy Report: U.S. Herd Continues to Shrink, a2 Milk Company Grows
Dairy Report: U.S. Herd Continues to Shrink, a2 Milk Company Grows

As cow numbers continue to shrink across the country, milk production is picking up speed.

Dairying in 2069
Dairying in 2069

Today’s U.S. dairy calf and heifer raisers may be ahead of the curve in adopting the management styles that will drive the U.S. dairy industry 50 years from now.

Sustainable Agriculture Summit Unites Food Industry
Sustainable Agriculture Summit Unites Food Industry

How can the most productive agricultural system on earth compete in a global marketplace?

Foremost Farms USA
Foremost Farms President, CEO To Resign

Michael Doyle to retire after more than 20 years in food industry.

Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm.
Is Your Farm Right For Value-Added Dairy?

Is your farm up to meeting the demands on production and labor of a value-added operation while conveying a consumer-friendly farm image? Here are some points to consider when evaluating your farm.

Borden's Elsie the Cow Gets a New Look

Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden’s dairy products, is getting a makeover.

Borden's Elsie the Cow Gets a New Look
Borden's Elsie the Cow Gets a New Look

Elsie, the iconic spokescow for Borden’s dairy products, is getting a makeover.

Chobani Pays School Lunch Debts for Students
Chobani Pays School Lunch Debts for Students

Company comes to aid of students offered jelly sandwiches.

Dean Says It's Turning the Corner With Dairy Drain Set to End

Dean stock is worst 2019 performer versus packaged-food peers, but the milk processor expects to start generating cash after cutbacks.

Dean stock is worst 2019 performer versus packaged-food peers, but the milk processor expects to start generating cash after cutbacks.
Dean Says It's Turning the Corner With Dairy Drain Set to End

Dean stock is worst 2019 performer versus packaged-food peers, but the milk processor expects to start generating cash after cutbacks.

Who Makes Almond Milk? Dairy Processors

The fight on whether alternatives can be labeled ‘milk’ rages on while dairy processors like Chobani produce coconut products and HP Hood makes Planet Oat.

The fight on whether alternatives can be labeled ‘milk’ rages on while dairy processors like Chobani produce coconut products and HP Hood makes Planet Oat.
Who Makes Almond Milk? Dairy Processors

The fight on whether alternatives can be labeled ‘milk’ rages on while dairy processors like Chobani produce coconut products and HP Hood makes Planet Oat.

In the Yogurt World, the Greeks Are Down and Vikings Are Up

Good news for U.S. farmers who’ve seen milk prices languish because Icelandic yogurt uses more of their product than other kinds.

In the Yogurt World, the Greeks Are Down and Vikings Are Up
In the Yogurt World, the Greeks Are Down and Vikings Are Up

Good news for U.S. farmers who’ve seen milk prices languish because Icelandic yogurt uses more of their product than other kinds.

Aurora Organic Dairy Opens New Missouri Milk Processing Plant
Aurora Organic Dairy Opens New Missouri Milk Processing Plant

A new milk bottling facility has been opened by Aurora Organic Dairy in Columbia, Missouri, and the majority of milk will come from company owned farms in Colorado and Texas.

Flavored Eggnog Helping Consumers Celebrate Easter

While eggnog is typically seen as a dairy treat to enjoy at Christmas, the milk beverage is making its way into stores and customers’ refrigerators during spring, too.

Flavored Eggnog Helping Consumers Celebrate Easter
Flavored Eggnog Helping Consumers Celebrate Easter

While eggnog is typically seen as a dairy treat to enjoy at Christmas, the milk beverage is making its way into stores and customers’ refrigerators during spring, too.

$200 Million Dollar fairlife Processing Plant to be Built in Arizona

By mid-2020 a new milk processing facility in Arizona will be producing fairlife dairy-based beverages.

$200 Million Dollar fairlife Processing Plant to be Built in Arizona
$200 Million Dollar fairlife Processing Plant to be Built in Arizona

By mid-2020 a new milk processing facility in Arizona will be producing fairlife dairy-based beverages.

Kroger Sells Turkey Hill Dairy Brand to Texas Equity Firm
Kroger Sells Turkey Hill Dairy Brand to Texas Equity Firm

Dairy brand Turkey Hill is being sold by the largest supermarket chain in the U.S. to an equity firm in Texas.

Net dairy sells for Dairy Farmers of America saw a drop going from $14.7 billion in 2017 to $13.6 billion in 2018.
DFA Reports $1.1 Billion Drop in Dairy Sales During "Challenging" 2018

Net dairy sells for Dairy Farmers of America saw a drop going from $14.7 billion in 2017 to $13.6 billion in 2018.

Dairy Report: a2 Nationally Distribution; PFAS Testing
Dairy Report: a2 Nationally Distribution; PFAS Testing

After a dairy in New Mexico became contaminated with chemicals from an Air Force base testing will begin at other bases, while a2 Milk has achieved national distribution.

Dairy Report: a2 Nationally Distribution; PFAS Testing
Dairy Report: a2 Nationally Distribution; PFAS Testing

After a dairy in New Mexico became contaminated with chemicals from an Air Force base testing will begin at other bases, while a2 Milk has achieved national distribution.

High-Protein "FIT" Milk Featuring Less Sugar Introduced by Darigold
High-Protein "FIT" Milk Featuring Less Sugar Introduced by Darigold

FIT is a new ultrafiltered milk from Darigold that has more protein and less sugar than traditional milk.

Shrinking milk business isn’t attractive, analyst says.
Dean Foods Plunges on Skepticism Buyers Will Line Up for Milk

Shrinking milk business isn’t attractive, analyst says.