Cooperative-Wide Initiatives Demonstrate DFAs Environmental Stewardship

April 27, 2011 Dairy Farmers of America

In recognition of Earth Day, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) is sharing the results of an internal assessment to understand its environmental impact. The comprehensive process has allowed DFA to determine its carbon footprint and evaluate activities throughout the Cooperative designed to manage that footprint in years to come.

FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Pennsylvania Dairy

April 27, 2011 FDA

The Justice Department, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Daniel L. Allgyer, owner of the Rainbow Acres Farm, in Kinzers, Pa., for distributing unpasteurized (or “raw”) milk for human consumption in interstate commerce.

Resers Bulks Up Deli Case With Eight New Chef-Inspired Salad Kits

April 27, 2011 Reser’s

Labor savings, less spoilage and trendy flavors highlight Resers Fine Foods latest entry in bulk deli salad kits. According to recent data from the Perishables Group, bulk deli salads account for 64 percent of all dollar sales in the retail deli salads category and are projected to grow in both sales and volume.

Parnassia Food Introduces Mezzini In Whole Foods Mid-Atlantic & South Region Stores

April 27, 2011 Parnassia Food, Inc.

Parnassia Food, Inc. is expanding the distribution of Mezzini products to WholeFoods South and Mid-Atlantic region. The South region included Alabama, Georgia, North and South Carolina and Tennessee. The Mid-Atlantic region includes Kentucky, Virginia, DC, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

Land OLakes Dairy Foods Kicks Off Grilled Cheese Truck Tour

April 27, 2011 Land O’Lakes

April is National Grilled Cheese Month and Land OLakes Dairy Foods is once again celebrating the sandwich with their annual Grilled Cheese Truck Tour. The truck is touring the Philadelphia area preparing sandwiches outside of local retail customer stores.