Dairy

Inspired by the flavors and aromas of Grandmas kitchen on baking day, Tillamook is expanding its Premium Ice Cream line of nearly 40, year-round flavors with two new additions, Sticky Bun and Grandmas Cake Batter, delighting consumers with delicious bites of sweet treats swirled into rich, creamy ice cream. Additionally, the company is rounding out the new flavor line-up with seasonal, limited-edition flavors, including Cinnamon Banana Bliss, Pumpkin, and the fan-christened Udderly Peanutbutterly. …

&G Specialty Foods, maker of cheese spreads, hummus and salsa for retail sale, is part of a $270.5 million cash merger deal by a large cheese company in Canada for G&Gs parent company. …

Nearly one-quarter of the state’s dairy farms have disappeared since 2002, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said Tuesday. In a conference call, Gillibrand announced a comprehensive plan to attempt to stop that trend. …

General Mills Inc. and Nestle SA are among leading bidders for the 50 percent stake in yogurt maker Yoplait being sold by PAI Partners, four people familiar with the process said. …

ATHENOS, a brand of hummus, Greek yogurt, feta cheese and pita chips, launched its first-ever television advertising campaign yesterday. And, if they have their way, Americans everywhere will soon have another reason to think of their grandmas and smile. …