Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20 2015

July 29, 2015 Rabobank

The Global Dairy Top 20, Rabobank's latest annual survey of the world's largest dairy companies, highlights the giants of one of the most valuable food sectors on the globe. "While the names of the world's 20 largest dairy companies will be familiar to industry followers, the order saw something of a shakeup compared to 12 months prior", says Rabobank Global Dairy Strategist Tim Hunt.

Expect To Continue Seeing Farquhar's Milk In Loblaws Associated Island Stores

With the recent news of Loblaws stores in Sudbury no longer carrying locally-produced Beatrice milk from Sudbury’s one remaining dairy, Parmalat Dairy, and the subsequent loss of 13 jobs from this Sudbury milk factory, The Expositor sought to find the fate of the future of Farquhar’s milk in Manitoulin and area Loblaws stores. So far, that future looks secure.

Evolution Fresh Greek Yogurts, Inspired By Dannon Now Available Nationwide

July 29, 2015 Dannon

Evolution Fresh™ Fruit on the Bottom Greek Yogurts, Inspired by Dannon, are now available at thousands of grocery stores nationwide. These yogurts were created by Dannon, the leading maker of yogurt in the U.S., and Starbucks-owned Evolution Fresh (NASDAQ:SBUX), a market leader in cold-pressed, High Pressure Processed (HPP) juice.

Could Millet Be The Next Whole Grain Superstar?

July 29, 2015 Cargill InPerspective

Millet, known mostly as a birdseed ingredient, is one of the “ancient grains” appearing in items on restaurant menus and in baked goods. Although there’s no historical or botanical definition of what exactly constitutes an ancient grain, the category typically includes amaranth, barley, bulgur, buckwheat, kamut, millet, spelt, teff and quinoa, which are viewed as alternatives to modern wheat. “It’s been a positive perfect storm for these ancient grains,” says Cynthia Harriman, Director of Food and Nutritional Strategies at the Whole Grain Council. “They fit with our desire to look for a super-food, a magic bullet we should be eating.”

Southeastern Retail Bakers Association Mini Convention, Sept. 12-13

Join SRBA at the wonderful Virginia College CULINARD Campus in Birmingham, Alabama and get your holiday season off to a great start!