Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks the Start of Dairy Distillery Alliance’s Sustainable Biofuel Project 

As a result of their partnership, the new facility will transform 14,000 tons of milk permeate, a dairy byproduct, into 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually. When blended with transportation fuel, the permeate ethanol will offset 14,500 tons of carbon a year, equivalent to 5% of carbon footprint of the milk processed at Constantine.

Meijer Doubles Milk Discount for SNAP Participants

July 8, 2024 Meijer

Midwest retailer Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants – upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk – in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages.

Michigan Milk Producers Association Awards Eight Scholarships to Michigan State University Students

Eight students at Michigan State University were awarded scholarships thanks to the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). As a long-time supporter of dairy education, MMPA annually sponsors scholarships for members, their children and employees enrolled in dairy programs at area land-grant universities.

Newtrient, MMPA Recipient of $6.2M Dairy Environmental Stewardship Grant

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), in partnership with Newtrient and others, has been awarded a $6.2 million grant through the 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Michigan Milk Producers Association announces strategic investment in GoodSport Nutrition

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), a dairy cooperative committed to fostering innovation announced that it has taken an equity stake in Chicago-based start-up, GoodSport Nutrition, the company dedicated to harnessing the natural benefits of milk to create innovative, clean and effective sports nutrition solutions.