US East Coast Dockworkers Strike, Halting Half the Nation’s Ocean Shipping

The strike blocks everything from food to automobile shipments across dozens of ports from Maine to Texas, in a disruption analysts warned will cost the economy billions of dollars a day, threaten jobs, and potentially stoke inflation.

Lifeway Foods Announces New Kefir Distribution in South Africa

September 30, 2024 Lifeway Foods, Inc.

The offering of Lifeway Kefir and ProBugs, exported from the United States, is currently shipping and available on shelves now. The retailers will be a mix of independent and health food stores, along with limited initial placements at established chains such as Pick n Pay and Shoprite.

New Website Launches to Strengthen Checkoff Value Communications

September 30, 2024 Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI)

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has launched www.dairycheckoff.com to more effectively communicate the full national and local impact of the dairy checkoff to farmers and importers.

American Egg Board’s ‘Meant to be Broken’ Campaign Aims to Inspire Consumers to Rediscover Eggs

September 26, 2024 American Egg Board (AEB)

In partnership with leading communications consultancy Ketchum, the campaign marks a strategic shift for the egg industry designed to accelerate sustained demand for eggs targeting a growth audience whose needs and preferences are markedly different from those of their predecessors.

Hiland Dairy Earns Multiple First-Place Honors at 2024 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest

September 26, 2024 Hiland Dairy

Hiland Dairy secured top honors in several categories, showcasing the exceptional quality of its chocolate milk, buttermilk, yogurt smoothies, and other dairy products. The World Dairy Expo Championship is known for celebrating the best in the dairy industry. Hiland Dairy’s victories further solidified its leadership in dairy innovation and craftsmanship.