Upstate Niagara Cooperative’s New CEO Seeks New COO, Automation Opportunities

Six months into his new role as CEO at Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Kevin Ellis is implementing a new technology and searching for a new COO.

Jim Sartori, Chairman and Former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, Former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Honored with IDFA Laureate Award

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the remarkable leadership of Jim Sartori, chairman and former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, by honoring each with the IDFA Laureate Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum. Now in its fourth year, the IDFA Laureate Award is given to a leader in the dairy industry who has made significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of dairy. Candidates from across the dairy industry as well as suppliers and academics are eligible, and the awardee is chosen by a panel of industry professionals.

Nourish NY Initiative Receives $25M From State

January 20, 2021 Ala Errebhi, WKBW

“It’s a really good feeling that milk is still able to go from our farm to someone else’s table,” said Reynolds. “Our cooperative Upstate Niagara Farms, they sent over 15 truckloads of milk and other dairy products to food banks across Western New York.”

Byrne Dairy to Sell Syracuse Milk Bottling Plant, Delivery Operation to Upstate Niagara

Byrne Dairy announced Monday the company reached an agreement to sell its milk bottling plant in Syracuse and store delivery operation to Upstate Niagara Cooperative.

Upstate Niagara Cooperative’s Bison Dip, Milk For Life & Others Win Top Honors at World Dairy Expo

October 16, 2019 Upstate Niagara Cooperative

Upstate Niagara Cooperative, the Buffalo-based food and beverage producer and distributor behind the Upstate Farms, Intense Milk, Milk For Life and Bison brands, took home 13 awards at the 53rd World Dairy Expo Dairy Products Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Association.