Month: May 2017

A Major Dairy Producer Collapsed – Now It's Making Nut Milks And Business Is Booming

May 2, 2017 Leanna Garfield, Business Insider

Making milk isn't as profitable as it used to be. Business declined in recent years to the point that Elmhurst Dairy wasn't making enough money to keep operating. CEO Henry Schwartz (son of Max) shut down the plant in the outer borough of Queens in late 2016. The company isn't dead, however — it's now producing dairy-free milks (made from almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and cashews) and re-branding as Elmhurst Milked. …

Dairy Industry Applauds USDA Secretary Perdue For Supporting School Milk Options

May 2, 2017 NMPF & IDFA

Dairy leaders thanked newly confirmed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for recognizing the important role school milk plays in ensuring school-aged children get the nutrition they need. …

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Burford Corporation

May 2, 2017 The Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Burford Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial baking equipment. The company is based in Maysville, Oklahoma and has approximately $15 million in annual revenues. …

Mesa Foods Plans Expansion

May 2, 2017 David A. Mann, Louisville Business First

The company filed a development plan with Louisville Metro Government earlier this week, indicating it plans a 9,058 square-foot expansion in the internal loading and truck court area of its building at 3701 W. Magnolia St., just west of Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. …

Gluten-Free Food Labeling: Important Information For Those With Celiac Disease

May 2, 2017 U.S. Food and Drug Administration

May is Celiac Awareness Month. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. Celiac disease is triggered by consumption of a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and crossbreeds of these grains. Gluten gives breads and other grain products (such as cakes, cereals, and pastas) their shape, strength, and texture. …