Faribault Dairy Co. Grows With Swiss Valley Farms

For the last five years, Faribault Dairy Company saw their Amablu brand become the fastest growing line of blue cheese in the country at retail stores. Their growth presented new opportunities. That's why a merger with Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative was a good fit, said Jeff Jirik, a Faribault Dairy Co. owner.

HP Hood Wins 11 Awards In 2011 NY State Fair Dairy Products Competition

August 19, 2011 HP Hood LLC

HP Hood LLC and its subsidiaries, which include Crowley Foods, Penn Maid, Axelrod and Heluva Good!, were recently recognized with 11 awards at the annual New York State Fair Dairy Products Competition, held in Syracuse, NY. HP Hood facilities in New York were honored with three Gold Medals, four Silver Medals, and four Awards of Excellence. Medals will be awarded to winners during a ceremony on Dairy Day, August 29th.

Yoplait Light Joins Alison Sweeney & Jeannie Mai To Launch Yoplait Light "Swap"

August 19, 2011 General Mills

Yoplait Light has teamed up with host of “The Biggest Loser” and author of The Mommy Diet, Alison Sweeney, to launch the “Yoplait Light Swap” – a simple way for frustrated dieters to cut unwanted calories. The Yoplait Light Swap reminds women that small changes over time can make a big difference, and focuses on simple substitutions.

U.S. Milk Output Rises 0.7% In July On Herd Expansion, USDA Says

August 19, 2011 Jeff Wilson, Bloomberg

U.S. milk production climbed 0.7 percent in July, the Department of Agriculture said, as rising prices spurred dairy farmers to increase cow herds.

Greensboro, NC's Simple Kneads Retail Operations Closing, Wholesale To Continue

The bakery, a supplier to area retailers, restaurants and large events such as conventions at the Greensboro Coliseum, will continue wholesale operations through Bestway and Deep Roots in Greensboro and some Fresh Market locations "as long as possible."