Dairy

$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors

August 20, 2024 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC)

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) shared that the Pacific Coast Coalition (PCC) has launched its fifth round of industry grant funding. Designed to support and enhance the efforts of California’s dairy processors and others in the western region, the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants, which are available for application at dairypcc.net, aim to foster innovation, sustainability, and growth within the dairy industry. …

The Dairy Alliance, Tennessee Department of Agriculture and Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee Join Forces at the Tennessee State Fair

August 19, 2024 The Dairy Alliance

The fair will offer a variety of dairy-focused activities, including daily live milking demonstrations. A special dairy cooking demonstration, sponsored by The Dairy Alliance, will also take place. Additionally, TDPC, in collaboration with The Dairy Alliance and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, will distribute delicious dairy products such as ice cream sandwiches, cheese sticks, and yogurt at the Pick Tennessee Products Experience building. …

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards to Honor Dairy Industry’s Top Leaders

August 19, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA),

The award will be given to an outstanding IDFA member company that has implemented policies to promote a positive workplace experience for employees. Award recipients will be recognized for their efforts to support women and minorities, create cultures of inclusiveness and respect, support professional development, established paid parental leave and flexible work hours, and gender pay equality, among other criteria. …

Two Dollops of Daisy Will Do – America’s Favorite Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese Brand Pairs Up With America’s Sweetheart, Daisy Kent

August 16, 2024 Daisy Brand

Daisy Brand, America’s most beloved cottage cheese brand, is announcing that it has found its perfect partner – reality TV star, Daisy Kent. The courtship began when Daisy Brand commercials ran during Daisy Kent’s most pivotal moments on screen. Fans loved the surprise connection between Daisy and her namesake cottage cheese, and the partnership has now become a ‘reality.’  …

Annual Butter Sculpture Tradition at New York State Fair Continues with Arrival of 800 Pounds of Butter

August 16, 2024 American Dairy Association North East

More than 800 pounds of butter has arrived at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, N.Y., as construction of one of Central New York’s best-kept secrets and most beloved attractions gets underway – the 56th Annual American Dairy Association North East Butter Sculpture, sponsored by Wegmans. …