Contractors Break Ground For Sprawling Chobani Yogurt Plant

December 16, 2011 Kimberlee Kruesi, Times-News

Over the past week, construction has begun on the new Chobani Greek yogurt production plant. The New York-based company announced almost a month ago it would build the multimillion-dollar plant, but ever since has been mum on the construction progress. Once finished, Chobani officials estimate they’ll hire 400 people to operate the facility.

Wisconsin Student Wins SuperBowl Prize Package

December 16, 2011 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board's Fuel Up to Play 60 program has gained a lot of momentum this school year. The Back to School Back to Football challenge was a huge success for Marshall Middle School in Janesville, as they earned the national prize for the challenge–The Super Bowl Prize Package.

Cheese Education, Outreach Offered By Innovation Center Task Force

One week after Dairy Forum 2012 concludes, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will host a webinar highlighting the nutrition landscape of cheese.

Teleflora's 2012 Education Center Schedule

December 16, 2011 Teleflora

Teleflora, the world’s leading flower wire service offering only hand-arranged, hand-delivered floral bouquets by local florists, announced today its 2012 Education Center schedule. For 28 years, the Education Center has provided ground-breaking classes taught by the industry’s finest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the company’s start-of-the-art center. Teleflora’s Education Center is a certified AIFD pathway provider and education partner of AIFD.

Alleged Colombian Flower Subsidy Fraudsters To Be Investigated

December 16, 2011 Toni Peters, Colombia Reports

Colombia's Prosecuter General's Office is to question 22 people about alleged irregularities in the awarding of $116 million in subsidies to flower growers, reported newspaper El Espectador.