NRA: NY Beverage Ban Ineffective, Punitive Toward Restaurant Industry

New York's proposed beverage ban is a misguided and ineffective tactic against obesity and unfairly targets the restaurant industry, a leading job creator in New York City and nationwide, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) told the New York Department of Health in a public hearing on the proposal Tuesday.

Cloverland Dairy Awarded Level-3 Certification From Safety Quality Foods Institute

July 26, 2012 Cloverland Dairy

Cloverland has been awarded a Level 3 Certification from the Safety Quality Foods Institute (SQF) — the highest possible qualification, which testifies to appropriate protection being in place from standard hygiene issues all the way up to, and including, terrorist attacks.

National Milk Producers Federation Statement On IDFA News Release On Milk Supplies

From Jerry Kozak, President and CEO of NMPF: "The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has mischaracterized the real issue facing dairy farmers this summer. Summer heat always leads to a slowdown in milk output – this year will be no different – but the USDA reported last week that milk production in the second quarter of 2012 was up 2.0% compared to 2011, while the first quarter was up a whopping 5.3%. The U.S. is well on track to produce a record volume of milk this year, a hot summer notwithstanding."

Chobani To Open First-Of-Its-Kind Mediterranean Yogurt Bar In NYC

July 26, 2012 Chobani

Chobani, the maker of America's number one selling yogurt brand, will debut its latest venture, Chobani SoHo, on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Chobani SoHo is a first-of-its-kind Mediterranean yogurt bar, located in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. The store will serve delicious, artisanal creations featuring Chobani's authentic strained Greek Yogurt as the core ingredient

Paramount Citrus Acquires Healds Valley Farms

July 26, 2012 Paramount Citrus

Paramount Citrus (PCA) today announced the acquisition of Healds Valley Farms (HVF), a Texas-based citrus company that represents nearly 50% of that state’s citrus market. PCA is the largest grower of fresh citrus in North America.