DBA Promotes John Holevoet To Lead Public Policy Efforts

John Holevoet, who has directed government affairs for the Dairy Business Association of Wisconsin for the past year, has been promoted to lead the organization’s public policy efforts.

Hawaii Drops Wholesale Milk Price 23%

The state Department of Agriculture , bowing to pressure from Meadow Gold Dairies, unanimously approved a 23 percent drop in the state-set wholesale milk price paid to the last locally owned dairy.

Alpina Foods Investing $2.5M In Equipment At Batavia Plant

By August, the Aplina Foods Batavia yogurt plant will have added nearly $2.5 million in new equipment to make the facility run more efficiently.

2016 Baking Hall Of Fame Nominations Open

The Baking Hall of Fame is an initiative of the American Society of Baking to recognize industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.  Individuals inducted into the Baking Hall of Fame are recognized for their achievements in organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in ingredient technology and processing, or services related to the commercial baking industry.

Horizon Bradco Acquires Burke Food Equipment

July 2, 2015 Horizon Bradco

Horizon Bradco has acquired Burke Food Equipment, Inc., expanding its presence in the Southeast. The acquisition brings together two strategically aligned businesses to better support supermarkets and other customers in the region. The acquisition provides Horizon Bradco with a physical location in South Carolina and an expanded service network.