Dean Foods Shares Soar On Strong Results, WhiteWave IPO

August 9, 2012 Arpita Mukherjee, Reuters

Shares of Dean Foods Co rose as much as 38 percent after the top U.S. dairy company posted a larger-than-expected quarterly profit as it was able to better manage milk supplies and announced an IPO for its health food business.

Cabot Creamery Is Golden At 'Summer Olympics' For Cheese

If the cheese world's answer to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London is the 28th Judging & Competition of the American Cheese Society (ACS), held in Raleigh, N.C., then Cabot Creamery must be the contest's version of Michael Phelps. Cabot Creamery Cooperative and sister brand McCadam Cheese were awarded six total ribbons, including five for first-place finishes.

Swiss Valley Farms Takes 4 Ribbons At American Cheese Society Competition

August 9, 2012 Swiss Valley Farms

We are very excited to announce that the Swiss Valley Farms Luana, Iowa plant took home 4 ribbons for their entries into the 2012 American Cheese Society Competition, held this past week in Raleigh, North Carolina. This year’s competition was the largest ever with 254 companies submitting 1,711 products!

Meijer Executive Joins Feeding America West Michigan’s Board

August 9, 2012 Shandra Martinez, MLive

A Meijer executive instrumental in developing the retailer's hunger relief initiatives is joining the Feeding America West Michigan's board of directors.

The Richards Group Launches 'Foodie Wonderland' Website For Central Market

August 9, 2012 Central Market

Texas-based specialty food retailer Central Market has launched a robust new website, www.centralmarket.com, with foodies in mind. Concepted and developed by Dallas independent The Richards Group in coordination with its digital and design arms Click Here, Inc. and RBMM the site is a digital playground with interactive content, expert how-to advice and culinary inspiration for those passionate about food.