Agropur Is Investing More Than $100 Million In Its Luxemburg's Plant In Wisconsin

November 29, 2012 AGROPUR

Agropur is proud to announce that it is investing more than $100 million in its Luxemburg plant in Wisconsin in order to significantly increase the production capacity. This investment will also improve the technology of the whey processing facility and wastewater treatment system, bringing it up to the highest environmental standards. The project is expected to be completed in 2014.

Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods Updates Retail Packaging, Expands Distribution

November 29, 2012 Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods

Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods, a leading producer of natural gourmet foods for retail and foodservice, today announced it has updated its retail packaging for all fresh pasta offerings. In addition, the company is excited to announce recent retail wins in Texas, Northern California and Arizona states, to name a few.

WMMB Names Marston To Marketing Team

November 29, 2012 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Richard C. Marston of Leola, Pa., has been named regional marketing manager for the northeast territory by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB). Marston was formerly sales director for Lehman’s Egg Service, Inc., of Greencastle, Pa.

Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center Celebrates 25 Years Of Excellence

The Dairy Products Technology Center (DPTC) celebrated its 25th Anniversary October 25-27, 2012. Originally established in 1987, the DPTC is now recognized globally as a Center of Excellence that supports the premier dairy region of the world. "The DPTC wanted to take some time from our busy schedules to hold this celebration to acknowledge those who have contributed to the success of the DPTC over the last 25 years and to launch the next 25 years of education, research and outreach for a global dairy industry", according to DPTC director Phil Tong.

Plastic Thefts Now A Multimillion-Dollar Criminal Business

A criminal enterprise of plastic bandits has been robbing Rockview Farms dairy. Thieves have been stealing about 1,100 of the company's plastic milk crates every day from grocery store loading docks or distribution warehouses, said Bill Kroese, Rockview's director of safety and loss prevention.