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Nordic Creamery Lends Hand to County Fairs by Preventing Milk Dumping

When two Wisconsin county fairs lost their milk buyer, Nordic Creamery jumped in and purchased the milk to donate as cheese curds.

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Tracking the success of the NMPF's FARM Animal Care program.
Tracking the Success of the NMPF’s FARM Program

The benchmark is called the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, or FARM Animal Care Program developed by the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) with support from Dairy Management Inc.

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When two Wisconsin county fairs lost their milk buyer, Nordic Creamery jumped in and purchased the milk to donate as cheese curds.
Nordic Creamery Lends Hand to County Fairs by Preventing Milk Dumping

When two Wisconsin county fairs lost their milk buyer, Nordic Creamery jumped in and purchased the milk to donate as cheese curds.

<p>MOPRO Nutrition (MOPRO) is&nbsp;the first Greek yogurt infused with CFM whey protein isolate.</p>
DFA Invests in Greek Yogurt Brand After Sprint Accelerator

A technology incubator results in investment by DFA in yogurt brand.

Whey Powder Potentially to Blame for Goldfish and Ritz Cracker Recall

Flower Foods voluntarily recalls two additional products due to salmonella concerns, both containing whey powder.

Flower Foods voluntarily recalls two additional products due to salmonella concerns, both containing whey powder.
Whey Powder Potentially to Blame for Goldfish and Ritz Cracker Recall

Flower Foods voluntarily recalls two additional products due to salmonella concerns, both containing whey powder.

Farm to Fork: Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores Celebrates 50 Years

Iconic ice cream brand hits half century mark of bringing milk from the dairy parlor to the ice cream parlors.

Iconic ice cream brand hits half century mark of bringing milk from the dairy parlor to the ice cream parlors.
Farm to Fork: Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Stores Celebrates 50 Years

Iconic ice cream brand hits half century mark of bringing milk from the dairy parlor to the ice cream parlors.

Lightning Strike Leaves On-Farm Dairy Processor Out of Commission

Damaging a pasteurization control, lightning strike could cause farm to dump 2,000 gallons of milk.

Damaging a pasteurization control, lightning strike could cause farm to dump 2,000 gallons of milk.
Lightning Strike Leaves On-Farm Dairy Processor Out of Commission

Damaging a pasteurization control, lightning strike could cause farm to dump 2,000 gallons of milk.

Dairy Report: Tariffs Impact, NY Dairy Aid and Deans Buys Vegan Brand
Dairy Report: Tariffs Impact, NY Dairy Aid and Deans Buys Vegan Brand

Tariffs impacting dairy trade, a dairy processor buying a majority stake in a non-dairy milk company and a conservation easement program aimed at helping dairy farmers in New York are making headlines..

Dairy Report: Tariffs Impact, NY Dairy Aid and Deans Buys Vegan Brand
Dairy Report: Tariffs Impact, NY Dairy Aid and Deans Buys Vegan Brand

Tariffs impacting dairy trade, a dairy processor buying a majority stake in a non-dairy milk company and a conservation easement program aimed at helping dairy farmers in New York are making headlines..

Plant-based Dairy-alternative Company Purchased by Dean Foods

After selling the maker of almond and soy milk brand Silk a few years ago, Dean Foods is reentering the dairy-alternative market by buying a flaxmilk company.

After selling the maker of almond and soy milk brand Silk a few years ago, Dean Foods is reentering the dairy-alternative market by buying a flaxmilk company.
Plant-based Dairy-alternative Company Purchased by Dean Foods

After selling the maker of almond and soy milk brand Silk a few years ago, Dean Foods is reentering the dairy-alternative market by buying a flaxmilk company.

Health Checkups For Your Workforce

Unique program brings nursing students to farms.

<p>A team of nursing students and interpreters visit 19 Wisconsin dairy farms twice annually to do health screenings and provide education.&nbsp;</p>
Health Checkups For Your Workforce

Unique program brings nursing students to farms.

Karen and Randy Sowers are pitting themselves against the government so they can market skim milk labeled all-natural and not be forced to include additional vitamin A and D.
Dairy Farm Vs. FDA: Maryland Dairy Farmer Stands Up for Milk Labeling

A courtroom-seasoned dairy farmer is ready for his next chance to stand up for what’s right .

A "Whey" Vodka Could Add Value to Dairy, Lessen Environmental Impact
A "Whey" Vodka Could Add Value to Dairy, Lessen Environmental Impact

As much as 90 percent of the milk that goes into a cheese-making facility comes out as whey, which can be expensive to dispose of in landfills and potentially harmful to the environment.

DFA recently recognized for “Best Cheese” and “Sustainability/CSR Initiative” categories at World Dairy Innovation Awards in Poland.
Dairy Farmers of America Honored at World Dairy Innovation Awards

DFA recently recognized for “Best Cheese” and “Sustainability/CSR Initiative” categories at World Dairy Innovation Awards in Poland.

A bill proposed by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) has praise from across the dairy industry as a way to help revolutionize milk processing and address milk oversupplies.
Legislation Proposed to Spark Innovation in Dairy Processing

A bill proposed by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) has praise from across the dairy industry as a way to help revolutionize milk processing and address milk oversupplies.

Unfortunately, a myriad of market factors will make that extremely tough including tariffs from our biggest trading partners and Walmart’s new bottling plant.
52 More Dairy Farmers in New York Without Contracts

Almost every week the number of farmers who have been left without a home for their milk grows. This time, 52 farmers in New York are being released by Marcus Dairy, a fluid milk processor in Danbury, Conn.

Founded in 1954, Saputo is one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world, with products sold in over 40 countries. It's based in Montreal.
Trump Has a Point, Says Canada's Largest Cheesemaker

Canada’s largest dairy processor is voicing an opinion that’s probably unpopular with the nation’s farmers: Donald Trump has a point.

Culture Made Vermont announces new processing plant.
Processing Plant Set to Open in Midst of Industry Closings

In the wake of plants closing throughout the country, a new dairy processing plant will open its doors.

 

The logo of Lactalis Group is seen at the entrance of the French dairy group Lactalis headquarters in Laval, western France, January 12, 2018.
France's Lactalis Tests Plant After Tainted Milk Scandal

Lactalis is testing production at its Craon plant in northwest France that had been halted because dozens of babies were found ill last year after drinking salmonella-contaminated milk produced at the factory.

After 85 years of operation Sunshine Dairy is closing one of its iconic milk processing plants in Portland, Ore. The loss of Sunshine and two other plants results in more than 260 years’ worth of milk processing history being lost.
Three More Dairy Processors Cease Operations Nationally

More than 260 years’ worth of milk processing history is being lost after three separate dairy plants announcing they are closing.

Fonterra Co-operative Group shares down 7 percent despite global dairy prices rising to 9-month high at auction last week.
Fonterra says Higher Costs Trim Annual Profit, Dividend Forecast

Fonterra Co-operative Group shares down 7 percent despite global dairy prices rising to 9-month high at auction last week.

A2 milk is seen on a supermarket shelf in Singapore April 16, 2018.
Competition Heats up for Controversial a2 Milk Company

Stay-at-home mother Anna Wei wanted the best milk formula to feed her firstborn, so she chose the most expensive brand her money could buy: Platinum by a2 Milk Company Ltd.

Prairie Farms Closing Kentucky Milk Processing Plant

Dairy Farmers of America is working with impacted members to find a new processing plant for their milk.

A Google Maps image of the Prairie Farms Dairy processing plant in Fulton, Ky.
Prairie Farms Closing Kentucky Milk Processing Plant

Dairy Farmers of America is working with impacted members to find a new processing plant for their milk.

a2 Milk shares dive 20 pct to 3-month low, disappoints investor expectations says fund manager.
New Zealand's A2 Milk Dashes Revenue Hopes, Shares Drop 20%

New Zealand dairy firm a2 Milk Company Ltd dashed market expectations on Wednesday with a forecast for annual revenue growth of more than 63 percent, sending its shares to a three-month low.

While most milk products are struggling to maintain consumer market share in the United States, fairlife products are winning consumer confidence and surpassing sales goals. What can the rest of the dairy industry learn from fairlife?
fairlife: Out-of-the-Jug Thinking

While most milk products are struggling to maintain consumer market share in the U.S., fairlife products are winning consumer confidence and surpassing sales goals. What can the rest of the dairy industry learn?

Dean Foods Eyeing Up Alternatives

Even the largest dairy processors are looking for potential investments in the plant-based milk movement.

11 Wisconsin Dairies Lose Contracts with Arla

Arla Foods announced it will not be buying milk from 11 dairies in Wisconsin citing “increased production and market volatility.”

Dean Foods is the largest dairy company in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas,  the company has 66 manufacturing facilities in 32 U.S. states.
Dean Foods Eyeing Up Alternatives

Even the largest dairy processors are looking for potential investments in the plant-based milk movement.

Arla Foods announced it will not be buying milk from 11 dairies in Wisconsin citing “increased production and market volatility.”
11 Wisconsin Dairies Lose Contracts with Arla

Arla Foods announced it will not be buying milk from 11 dairies in Wisconsin citing “increased production and market volatility.”

Maine Dairy Processor to Reopen After Five Years of Being Closed

Pineland Farms Dairy Co. will reopen a dairy processor in Maine after it was closed for five years.

Pineland Farms Dairy Co. will reopen a dairy processor in Maine after it was closed for five years.
Maine Dairy Processor to Reopen After Five Years of Being Closed

Pineland Farms Dairy Co. will reopen a dairy processor in Maine after it was closed for five years.

New Zealand’s dairy group Fonterra on Monday reported an 11 percent fall in full-year net profit after tax as milk volumes took a hit, impacted by unfavorable weather conditions.
Fonterra's New Zealand Milk Output Dips in March

The world’s top dairy exporter, New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd, said on Tuesday that milk production in its home market fell 1 percent in March, pointing to support for global dairy prices.

Dairy Firm Arla Launches $493.5 Million Cost-cutting After Brexit Hit
Dairy Firm Arla Launches $493.5 Million Cost-cutting After Brexit Hit

Arla Foods, one of the world’s biggest dairy companies, said a weaker pound after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union prompted it to start a cost-cutting program to save $493.5 million by the end of 2020.

The logo of French food group Danone is seen at the company's headquarters in Paris, France, December 20, 2017.
France's Danone Buoyed by Chinese Demand for Baby Formula

French food group Danone achieved better than expected first-quarter sales growth of nearly 5 percent, helped by Chinese demand for its baby formula products.

Award recognizes the plant’s outstanding sustainability features that go above and beyond industry standards.
DFA Garden City Facility Named 2018 Sustainable Plant of the Year

Award recognizes the plant’s outstanding sustainability features that go above and beyond industry standards.

Strong global demand snaps four consecutive price drops in the Global Dairy Trade Price Index which rose 2.7% fueled by weak New Zealand production which points to more price gains.
Global Dairy Prices Rise on the Back of Strong Global Demand

Strong global demand snaps four consecutive price drops in the Global Dairy Trade Price Index which rose 2.7% fueled by weak New Zealand production which points to more price gains.

Michigan Dairy Plant Plans $21.3 Million Expansion

A dairy plant in Western Michigan is planning an expansion that will add 62 jobs over three years and cost $21.3 million.

Agropur, Inc.'s dairy processing plant in Le Sueur, Minnesota.
Michigan Dairy Plant Plans $21.3 Million Expansion

A dairy plant in Western Michigan is planning an expansion that will add 62 jobs over three years and cost $21.3 million.

“The Creamery” will offer visitors a unique dairy destination.
DFA Breaks Ground on Retail Store in Utah

“The Creamery” will offer visitors a unique dairy destination.

Danone's U.S. Arm DanoneWave Gets B-Corp Environmental Certification
Danone's U.S. Arm DanoneWave Gets B-Corp Environmental Certification

DanoneWave, formed from French food group Danone’s takeover of WhiteWave, said it had achieved formal, certification as a for-profit corporation committed to positive social and environmental goals (B-Corp).

Record Cheese Production Fuels AMPI to $15.1 Million in Earnings

A rise in cheese demand helped Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) maintain profitability in 2017 following a record cheese production year.

Record Cheese Production Fuels AMPI to $15.1 Million in Earnings
Record Cheese Production Fuels AMPI to $15.1 Million in Earnings

A rise in cheese demand helped Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) maintain profitability in 2017 following a record cheese production year.

Dickrell's Diary: Finally, Some Good News on Processing

Dairy farmers have been hard pressed for good news all winter. But in the past few weeks, there has been some welcome news on dairy processing capacity in the Midwest.

Dickrell's Diary: Finally, Some Good News on Processing
Dickrell's Diary: Finally, Some Good News on Processing

Dairy farmers have been hard pressed for good news all winter. But in the past few weeks, there has been some welcome news on dairy processing capacity in the Midwest.