10 – Schreiber Foods receives inaugural Workplace of the Year award
Schreiber Foods Inc., received the International Dairy Food Association’s IDFA Workplace of the Year award at Dairy Forum. The award, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Processing, is given to an IDFA member company that has created policies to promote a positive workplace experience for employees.
9 – IFT’s top food science trends for 2024
The science and policy team at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) forecasted four food science trends for 2024: farm-to-fork strategies, food as medicine, improving food safety and advancing artificial intelligence (AI).
8 – Galloway Company expands distribution
Specialty dairy product manufacturer Galloway Company expanded its distribution network. The cream liqueur base producer shared that its products will now be more accessible to craft distillers throughout the country via a new facility in Louisville, Ky, operated by bulk alcohol supplier Ultra Pure.
International dairy processor Saputo Inc. shared that its president and chief executive officer, Lino A. Saputo, was appointed to become a member of the Order of Canada, a distinction given to honor the country’s most accomplished citizens.
6 – DFA first to buy credits via new carbon insetting marketplace
Sustainability software developer Athian announced that Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) became the first purchaser of verified carbon credits via Athian’s carbon insetting marketplace.
5 – Darigold launches premium coffee creamers
Farmer-owned dairy cooperative Darigold, Inc. is launching a line of clean label coffee creamers under the Belle brand.
4 – Organic Valley unveils functional milk for brain health
Farmer-owned cooperative Organic Valley expanded its milk product portfolio with a new functional offering.
3 – Sustainable dairy operations and responsible water use
In dairy processing, a substantial amount of water is used for operations, cooling and cleaning. As a result, processors are implementing innovative solutions to minimize water use throughout processing while also recovering wastewater for reuse.
2 – Yoplait packs protein into new yogurt line
General Mills, Inc. brand Yoplait developed a new line of high-protein, low-sugar yogurt snacks.
1 – Danone sells Horizon Organic, Greek yogurt business
Platinum Equity acquired the Horizon Organic and Wallaby businesses from Danone SA, Paris. The company will retain a minority stake in them once the transaction is completed.
