Good Works Put California's Central Valley Dairy Farmers In Spotlight

January 8, 2014 John Holland, Modesto Bee

A new report and video show what they have done on behalf of the environment and people in need. They were produced by Dairy Cares, an industry coalition based in Sacramento, and can be viewed at www.dairycares.com.

NJ Lawmaker Exploring Option Of New Dairy Operation Taking Over Wallington Plant

January 8, 2014 Kim Lueddeke, The Record

A state lawmaker from Bergen County is exploring the possibility of a new dairy manufacturer or distributor taking over the Farmland Dairies facility after its owner declined to reconsider plans to shutter the milk-processing plant.

American Butter Institute Unveils New Logo

The American Butter Institute (ABI) today unveiled a new logo for the association, one of the many changes that has taken place recently at the 106 year-old organization.

ABA Efforts Pay Off With USDA Final Rule

January 8, 2014 American Bakers Association

On Jan. 3, USDA Food and Nutrition Service announced they will make permanent the current flexibility allowing larger portions for whole grains and lean proteins in School Meal School-lunch—girl-eatingPrograms. ABA worked diligently to push for this permanent flexibility for larger whole grain servings and in 2013 led a group of 20 grain organizations with our message calling for action by USDA – ABA is pleased to see its efforts paid off in this final rule.

RBA Roadshow Stops In Cincinnati January 26th

On Sunday, January 26th, the Retail Bakers of America (RBA) will host the third in the new RBA Roadshow series. Designed to bring bakers, cake decorators, vendors, students and educators together, this one-day event will be held at Midwest Culinary Institute in Cincinnati, OH. RBA is hosting this event in conjunction with the Greater Cincinnati Retail Bakers Association (GCRBA), adding RBA's established education program to GCRBA's already popular annual meeting.