Kent Walker Artisan Cheese Rebounds After Disaster

Six months after an equipment failure spoiled 2,500 pounds of carefully handcrafted cheese — his entire inventory, worth about $60,000 retail — Kent Walker is looking into the future, and, he says, it’s bright.

Saputo Announces Appointment In Senior Management

March 18, 2014 Saputo

Saputo Inc. announces an appointment in its senior management team. Effective April 1, 2014, Mr. Paul Corney will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Dairy Foods Division (USA).

Wisconsin Dairies Capitalizing On Record-High Milk Prices

Milk prices are hovering near their highest point ever, driven by strong demand for U.S. dairy products overseas as well as worries about a drought ravaging large pieces of California's dairy country. The situation has big implications for Wisconsin, where dairy-related businesses collectively are a $26.5 billion piece of the state's economy. That's nearly 10% of the state's total output of goods and services.

Newman's Own Introduces Greek Nonfat Yogurt In Boston

March 18, 2014 Newman’s Own

Newman’s Own introduces Newman’s Own Greek Nonfat Yogurt to its lineup of great-tasting, philanthropy-driven products. The five-variety line is being introduced in Boston, where Newman’s Own first launched all of its products since the company started in 1982. The yogurt will also be available in other major markets in the Northeast as a delicious option in the growing healthy Greek yogurt category.

WBA Names Bakery Operation Of The Year

Fosdal Home Bakery, located in Stoughton, WI, was named the 2014 Bakery Operation of the Year (BOY) by the Wisconsin Bakers Association (WBA).  The award was presented on Tuesday, March 11th, during the WBA’s Industry Appreciation Breakfast in Milwaukee, WI.  The breakfast was held in conjunction with the Midwest Foodservice Expo.