Month: September 2014

Dairy Sustainability: Honoring A Commitment To Continuous Improvement

September 5, 2014 Barbara O'Brien, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

Dairy sustainability is about more than just a carbon footprint. It is about our positive contributions to alleviate hunger, build a sustainable food system, and more. As we embark on the fourth year of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program, we are increasingly aware of food, energy and water security challenges in communities across the country. That is why the 2015 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards introduces two new categories: Outstanding Achievement in Resource Stewardship and Outstanding Achievement in Community Partnerships. …

Kroger Launches Program To Provide Milk For Food Banks

September 5, 2014 Linda S. Morris, The Telegraph

Kroger is beginning a program Sunday aimed at helping food banks provide milk for families. …

Study: Hispanics Prefer Whole Milk

September 5, 2014 Scharon Harding, Latin Post

A new report on the grocery shopping habits of Hispanic people in the U.S. has revealed some interesting things about what the community is eating. …

Village Hearth Breads Announces 'Show Us Your Buns' Sweepstakes Winner

September 5, 2014 Pan-O-Gold Baking Co.

Village Hearth breads announced the grand prize winner of its Show Us Your Buns Sweepstakes: Alicia Peterson of Bondurant, Iowa. Drawn at random from hundreds of photo entries submitted online at BunSelfie.com, Peterson won a check for $2,000, while 10 others won checks for $100 each. …

Celebrate A Birthday Icon – The Cake – During The Most Popular Birthday Month

September 5, 2014 McCormick & Company

As the most popular month for birthdays, September is filled with lots of reasons to celebrate1 – and lots of occasions for cake.  McCormick, the flavor expert celebrating its 125th birthday, is making it easy to create delicious, eye-catching cakes no matter what kind the guest of honor craves – from simple to decadent, tie dye to surprise-inside. …