Processors
Indiana’s Fair Oaks Farms is taking a $400,000-$500,000 loss each day for milk that doesn’t make it to the marketplace.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit that claims Dean Foods conspired with another milk processor and a dairy cooperative to reduce competition in the milk industry.
More than 200,000 metric tonnes of dairy products, destined for delivery across Brazil, are expected to pass through the distribution center per year.
Some 323 employees at a milk-processing plant in northern New Jersey have gotten pink slips just before Christmas.
Saputo Inc., Canada’s biggest milk processor, raised its bid for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co. to A$537 million ($480 million), after a ruling from Australia’s takeover regulator.
Greek yogurt maker increases production and innovation as sales have increased 32% year-to-date and are projected to grow even higher in 2014.
The Sartori cheese company plans to spend $14 million to expand and renovate its plants in Antigo and Plymouth, Wis.
Construction is finishing up on a new cheese plant in Brookings, S.D.
A South Dakota Legislative panel on Tuesday approved proposed state rules covering the production, testing and labeling of raw milk sold in the state.
Dairy processors say the state is competing to seize global opportunities.
The contest for dairy manufacturing capacity continues as bidders attempt to raise production and add export infrastructure amid rising demand in Asia.
Empire Specialty Cheese Co., a maker of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, says it’s retooling an idle food-processing facility to make more cheese.
Canada’s Saputo seeks to tap growing demand in China with purchase of Australian cheese and butter plant.
The $72 million investment in New Zealand plant will add capacity to meet growing international demand, primarily in global fast food restaurant chains.
Analyst says “anything is possible” after Australia’s biggest milk processor outbids Saputo for cheese and butter factory.
The partnership marks an important step in elevating the broader dairy industry and New York State’s role as a Greek yogurt leader.
Maine now has more artisan cheese makers than any state except New York.
The Hiram, Ohio-based company said it plans to invest $100 million in the 330,000-square-foot facility and create more than 200 jobs.
The allocation, which equals 7.5 cents per cwt., was made to members who marketed their milk through the dairy co-op in 2012.
Co-op breaks ground on $40 million dairy ingredient processing facility.
Partnership will serve growing Northeast cream market; construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2014.
“If economic conditions warrant” was key part of agreement, processors say.
Letter to Senators Stabenow and Cochran opposes supply management program.
Spierings: Higher prices not only push customers toward other milk products but also make substitutes such as soy or vegetable oil more attractive.
New Zealand’s milk production rebounds, accelerating shipments from the largest exporter just as U.S. supply expands to an all-time high.
Wisconsin’s S.B. 236 would allow sale of potentially harmful raw milk.
Last week, Chobani had requested grocery stores destroy 35 varieties of its yogurt, suspected of being contaminated by mold.
The New Zealand-based dairy cooperative will build a second,15,000-cow dairy hub in the Asian nation.
Reduced fat white milk wins top honors at World Dairy Expo’s Dairy Product Championship Contest.
Whole milk auction prices have surged 58% since the start of the year.