Land O'Lakes Acquires Vermont Creamery

March 29, 2017 Land O'Lakes

Vermont Creamery Co-Founders Bob Reese and Allison Hooper and Land O'Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Chris Policinski announced today that their businesses have joined forces. Vermont Creamery will become an independently operated subsidiary of Minnesota-based Land O'Lakes. It will continue to produce its award-winning fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter and fresh dairy at the creamery in Websterville, Vermont.

Atalanta Corporation Awarded Two 2016 FABI Awards

March 29, 2017 Atalanta Corporation

For the third year in a row, the National Restaurant Association has recognized Atalanta Corporation for its new and innovative products. This year Del Destino Peruvian Sauces and L’Estornell Smoked Oil took center stage for their global flavors and unique attributes. The 2016 FABI Awards will be presented at the National Restaurant Association Show (NRA), May 21-24 in Chicago.

Take A Tour Of P.E.I.'s Largest Cheese Factory

March 29, 2017 Pat Martel, CBC News

ADL operates 24 hours a day and produces 8 million kilograms of cheese every year. It's is one of the last dairy co-operatives in the country. The Island farmers who supply the milk also own the plant.

Albertsons Companies Adds Liquid Eggs To Cage-Free Commitment

March 29, 2017 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies announced today that it is adding retail liquid eggs to its commitment to exclusively source cage-free eggs by 2025, based on available supply, making it the only major supermarket to explicitly include liquid eggs in its cage-free commitment.

Organic Valley Fresh Is Now Open For Business

March 29, 2017 Dean Foods

In November, 2016, Organic Valley and Dean Foods announced the formation of a  joint venture that will make Organic Valley dairy products available to more Americans. Beginning today, that venture is open for business, making Organic Valley fresh milk (HTST) available soon to more than 140,000 retail locations serviced by Dean Foods’ extensive distribution network.