Chobani & Upstate Niagara Tabbed To Provide Greek Yogurt For One Month Of School Pilot Program

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as Representative Richard Hanna announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded New York’s Chobani Yogurt with a one-month contract to provide its yogurt to public schools across seven states through the USDA’s School Lunch Program Pilot.

ReportBuyer Releases 'Yogurt Market & Yogurt Innovation: Greek Yogurt & Beyond'

June 24, 2014 ReportBuyer

The yogurt market has undergone a sea change due to the Greek yogurt counter-revolution, which has yanked the category back to the future. Packaged Facts estimates the U.S. retail market for yogurt at $7.3 billion in 2012, up 6.6% over the previous year—with the Greek yogurt segment singlehandedly responsible for these respectable sales gains in a very large and mature product category.

The Mysterious Case Of America's Plummeting Milk Consumption

Not long ago, milk was a standard part of Americans' mornings. Now, the calcium-filled fluid would be lucky to find itself on anyone's mind.

Handy Welcomes Joseph Ascoli As Director Of Culinary Development

June 24, 2014 Handy International

Terrence Conway, President & CEO of Handy International, is pleased to announce that Joseph Ascoli has recently joined the company as Director of Culinary Development. “New product development is key to Handy’s continued growth and success and we are very pleased to have someone with Joseph’s background to join our company”.

Obama Oceans Plan Could Boost WA Shellfish Industry

President Obama's plan, announced this week, to protect U.S. oceans and coastal areas, could provide a big boost to farming in Washington. Seafood farming, that is.