Landmark Agreement Secures U.S. Exporters’ Rights to Use Common Names in Chilean Market

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended the passage into law of commitments by the Chilean National Congress that safeguard the rights of U.S. cheese and meat exporters to use certain common names – such as “parmesan” and “prosciutto” – to market and sell their products in the Chilean market.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Applauds U.S. Agreement with Chile to Protect U.S. Cheese Exports

The United States announced Chile has approved an agreement between the two countries that further enhances the existing U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, which marked its 20th anniversary earlier this year and is one of the oldest agreements for both countries. The exchange of letters contained in this agreement formalize protections for U.S. cheese exports to Chile, which make up over half of all U.S. dairy exports to Chile and exceeded $55 million in 2023.

New Survey Shows Americans Love Breakfast so Much, They Eat it for Dinner

September 5, 2024 Challenge Dairy Products

Challenge Butter is celebrating the start of National Breakfast Month by sharing fresh insights on American breakfast habits. In a recent survey commissioned by Challenge, 1,000 respondents revealed that breakfast is not just the most important meal of the day—it’s the most beloved, with Americans enjoying it at all hours, morning, noon, and night.

In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, La Monarca Bakery Creates New Churro Cookies

September 5, 2024 La Monarca Bakery

Starting mid-September, these sweet, buttery and flaky treats will be available in 59 Costco warehouses across Southern California, bringing a new way to enjoy the churro’s iconic flavors. For consumers who cannot wait until mid-September, they can visit one of La Monarca Bakery’s twelve locations to ask for a sample.

Hershey Names Michael Del Pozzo as President of U.S. Confection

September 5, 2024 The Hershey Company

Del Pozzo will join Hershey’s Executive Committee and work closely with its other two business unit leaders, Kristen Riggs, President, Salty Snacks, and Rohit Grover, President, International, to advance Hershey’s strategic ambitions and meet the needs of consumers and customers. Del Pozzo is succeeding Charles Raup, who is retiring from Hershey after 15 years to pursue other executive opportunities.