Dairy industry news

• Dairy Management CEO O’Brien set to retire this fall

  05-03-2026 17:20
  
  Barbara O’Brien, president and CEO of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, announced she will retire at the end of her five-year term this fall.
  
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• Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award

  18-03-2026 17:40
  
  The annual award, presented at Global Pouch Forum, celebrates flexible packaging innovation.
  
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• Blue Bunny and Halo Top parent company acquires Brazilian protein snack company

  18-03-2026 16:55
  
  As part of the transaction, Ferrero will take over Bold Snack's office and factory in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, with approximately 300 employees expected to join Ferrero Brazil.
  
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• Tillamook launches Ice Cream Bars

  18-03-2026 14:30
  
  In addition to Bars, Tillamook is expanding its popular Pint collection with the addition of two fan-favorite flavors: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Cookies & Cream, bringing the total ice cream pint offerings to ten distinct varieties-
  
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• Sartori Cheese adds Hatch Chile BellaVitano flavor

  17-03-2026 18:23
  
  Hatch Chile BellaVitano features BellaVitano's characteristic creamy texture and caramelized, Parmesan-like notes, layered with the earthy warmth and subtle smokiness of Hatch chiles. 
  
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• Cold Case Ice Cream expands to 1,000 Kroger stores

  17-03-2026 15:36
  
  Cold Case Ice Cream will be available in participating Kroger banner stores starting mid to late March 2026.
  
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• Founders Row invests in pizza company with Greek yogurt crust

  17-03-2026 15:31
  
  The investment coincides with Yough's nationwide debut in Target stores. The launch places Yough in just under 2,000 Target stores nationwide, marking a significant retail debut for a new frozen pizza brand.
  
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• Lifeway earns record $212.5M in revenues in 2025

  17-03-2026 15:22
  
  For 2025, gross profit margin was 27.4%, up 140 basis points from 26% last year. Net income came in at $13.9 million, or $0.91 per basic and $0.89 per diluted common share, compared to $9 million, or $0.61 per basic and $0.60 per diluted common share in the prior year.
  
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• Duke legend Coach K to speak at IDDBA show

  16-03-2026 22:24
  
  A member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball, FIBA, National Collegiate Basketball, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Halls of Fame, Coach K shows audiences how they, too, can compile winning numbers in both their professional and personal lives.
  
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• Engwall named Carr Valley Cheese's managing director

  16-03-2026 15:50
  
  Heather Engwall brings more than 25 years of experience in the dairy industry.
  
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• Allison Schuman named CEO of Schuman Cheese

  16-03-2026 14:40
  
  Ian Schuman will lead the company's global expansion as president of global, overseeing all import and export operations within the Global Business Unit and advancing Schuman Cheese's international growth strategy. 
  
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• Joseph Gallo Farms celebrates 80 years of California cheesemaking prowess

  16-03-2026 05:00
  
  Joseph Gallo Farms, a third-generation cheese company based in Atwater, California, is celebrating 80 years in business! Known for crafting over 80 SKUs, their String Cheese is a standout growth driver since its 2025 launch, alongside award-winning lactose-free varieties like Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Mozzarella, all made from "real" California milk.
  
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• natural bliss unveils unexplainably blissful creative platform

  13-03-2026 15:08
  
  Alongside a fresh packaging redesign, the campaign highlights its indulgent dairy creamer flavors crafted with just 4 ingredients, including the new Chocolate Caramel Truffle, Chai Vanilla Latte and fan-favorite Vanilla, that deliver an experience so delicious, it's almost impossible to describe, stated the company.
  
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• The baking properties of cheese functionality

  13-03-2026 05:00
  
  Meltability of cheese is one of the most researched properties, write Prateek Sharma, Ph.D., and Nitin Joshi, Ph.D. Among all dairy ingredients, cheese is atypical in that its functionality is highly versatile, as it can be modified to meet consumer needs.
  
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• Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day to return on April 14

  12-03-2026 14:52
  
  The tradition began in 1979, and this year Ben & Jerry's target is simple: spread more joy than ever before. 
  
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• IDFA Ice Cream and Cultured Innovation Conference leads to successful product

  12-03-2026 13:00
  
  Baskin-Robbins Trolli Sour Blast ice cream, awarded a third-place finish at the 2025 IDFA Ice Cream and Cultured Innovation Conference, has had tremendous success.
  
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• Organic Valley debuts Protein Plus

  11-03-2026 19:05
  
  Organic Valley Protein Plus Ultra-Filtered Milk is available in whole, 2%, and skim varieties. Organic Valley Protein Plus Ultra-Filtered Milk is rolling out on store shelves this month at retailers including Target, Publix, Harris Teeter, Sprouts, and Whole Foods Markets.
  
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• Bel Group breaks ground on $200M Babybel expansion

  11-03-2026 14:59
  
   The project will double the South Dakota plant's annual production capacity from 10,000 to 20,000 tons.
  
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• Last chance to submit Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation submissions

  11-03-2026 14:49
  
  March 13 is the last chance to submit entries 
  
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• Honoring Women Leaders Shaping the Dairy Industry

  11-03-2026 11:00
  
  For the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Foods is proud to highlight and celebrate 10 fascinating women who share their personal journeys in the dairy industry, mentors who inspired them, and how their company/brands are adapting to shifting consumer trends and economic pressures. Check out part one of our two-month feature.
  
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• Protein Pints adds two new flavors

  10-03-2026 15:19
  
   Salted Caramel and Banana Graham Slam are now available, delivering 30 grams of protein.
  
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• Logic highlights new autonomous mobile pallets for the food and beverage industry

  10-03-2026 13:00
  
  Logic unveiled its newest autonomous, data-driven logistics solutions: the Logic Pallet 36 x 36, which has been engineered specifically for the food and beverage industry,
  
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• Top trends and takeaways from ADPI's Global Ingredients Summit 2026

  09-03-2026 15:35
  
  Summit combines the Global Cheese Technology Forum and the Dairy Ingredients Technical Symposium, exploring research and technology developments for cheese, milk and whey ingredients.
  
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• Morinaga & Co. Ltd. acquires My/Mochi Ice Cream

  09-03-2026 14:48
  
  Morinaga recently announced plans to expand HI-CHEW production capacity in the U.S. with the opening of its second factory in 2027. To build upon this expansion and further accelerate its long-term growth strategy, the company will now add the My/Mochi brand to its portfolio.
  
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• Dietary Guidelines for American A huge boost for dairy industry

  09-03-2026 05:00
  
  The new DGA emphasizes the need for 1.2-1.6 grams of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight daily, nearly doubling past recommendations. It advises including a variety of protein sources from both animals and plants, while dairy remains a valuable nutritional option for all ages.
  
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• Pall Corp. appoints Dr. Roland Folz as president

  06-03-2026 16:34
  
  Pall Corp., a Danaher company and a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, announced the appointment of Dr. Roland Folz as president of the Pall Corp., effective March 3.
  
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• Babybel Introduces Babybel PRO

  06-03-2026 15:00
  
  With 5g of protein, 1 billion live and active probiotics, 100% real cheese and just 50 calories, Babybel PRO delivers a purposeful snack in a uniquely fun way, the company says.
  
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• Yasso and JonnyPops lasso the competition

  06-03-2026 06:00
  
  Over the past several years, the phrase “a win is a win” has been used by many athletes, often in reference to winning a game or match without a dominant performance. The phrase applies aptly to the overall frozen novelty category.
  
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• Beemster Royaal Grand Cru named 2026 World Champion Cheese

  05-03-2026 22:27
  
  With an impressive score of 98.68 out of 100, Beemster Royaal Grand Cru topped 3,375 entries in this year’s World Championship Cheese Contest to win the coveted top prize.
  
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• Netherlands wins World Champion title with Beemster Royaal Grand Cru

  05-03-2026 22:02
  
  After three days of intense competition, a rich, nutty, cow’s milk cheese has been named the 2026 World Champion Cheese. The cheese, Beemster Royaal Grand Cru, is made by CONO Kaasmakers in Westbeemster, Netherlands.
  
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