Americans are Drinking Less Milk, but Devouring Butter and Cheese Like Never Before

Even as Americans drink less milk year after year, demand for dairy is growing — mostly in churned and fermented form.

Marieke Penterman Earns Master Cheesemaker Certification

January 8, 2025 Marieke Gouda

Marieke Penterman, founder and owner of Marieke Gouda, has achieved the prestigious Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certification, cementing her legacy as one of the world’s finest cheesemakers. Notably, Marieke is only the fourth woman to earn this highly respected title, a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication to the craft.

Flowers Foods, Inc. to Acquire Simple Mills

January 8, 2025 Flowers Foods, Inc.

The addition of Simple Mills expands Flowers’ exposure to better-for-you and attractive snacking segments and enhances the company’s growth and margin prospects.

Wholesale Sugar Flowers Acquires Cake Packaging Brand OLBAA

January 8, 2025 Wholesale Sugar Flowers

This strategic acquisition will expand Wholesale Sugar Flowers’ product offerings, providing customers with a comprehensive suite of premium cake decorating essentials. OLBAA’s elegant packaging options will perfectly complement Wholesale Sugar Flowers’ existing portfolio of products.

KRONEN Offers Hygienic, Efficient and Versatile: New Solutions for Washing and Cutting Fruit, Vegetables and Salad Leaves

January 7, 2025 KRONEN GmbH

The machine, which features an optimized design, processes entire white and red cabbage heads measuring up to 350 mm in diameter with a capacity of up to 5,000 kg per hour. The company will also present its new HEWA 4000 HELICAL washing machine for washing fruit, vegetables and salad leaves for the first time.