Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 25 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms USA, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) and Upstate Niagara Cooperative (O-AT-KA) to sell 2.282 million pounds (1,035 metric tons) of Cheddar and Gouda cheese and 3.123 million pounds (1,417 metric tons) of butter to customers in … Read More
MOU Signed by Two Pa. Dairy Groups
The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally recognize their partnership to help the state’s dairy industry increase profitability. The memorandum was signed by John Frey, executive director of the Center for Dairy Excellence, and Joan Hendricks, the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, on September … Read More
Vote for REAL Seal Name
Online voting is now open in the “Name the REAL® Seal Character” contest, sponsored by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). Vote now through November 5, 2013. Only one vote per computer will be allowed. Throughout the summer, NMPF used the REAL Seal website and Facebook page to gather submissions for the naming contest. More than 110 individual suggestions were entered. … Read More
WhiteWave seeks to patent ‘light milk’
WhiteWave Services Inc. has filed a patent application for ‘light milk,’ a lower-calorie alternative to skim milk without a watered-down flavor and mouthfeel. Read entire article here. Source: Beverage Daily
Learning About Farming in Other Countries Important
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important is it to learn about farming in other countries?” Our poll results: · Very important 49% · Somewhat important 28% · Not important 10% · Who cares 10% · Other 3% The ZimmComm team found their recent trip to Argentina valuable and we’re already looking forward to Scotland next year for the … Read More
Sorrento to be Rebranded
Sorrento Cheese will be rebranded under the Galbani brand, a worldwide brand that has owned the local business since the 1990s. Sorrento officials stressed that the elimination of the Sorrento brand name will not lead to other changes at the company’s Buffalo, N.Y. factory. The Buffalo factory is the largest ricotta cheese plant in North America, producing 75 million pounds … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 21 requests for export assistance from Bongards Creamery, Dairy Farmers of America, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 8.153 million pounds (3,698 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese and 220,462 pounds (100 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle … Read More
Mastitis Meeting Scheduled
The National Mastitis Council (NMC) will host its 53rd annual meeting, Jan. 26-28, 2014 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest advancements in milk quality and mastitis control will be highlighted during this three-day international forum. This event is open to professionals with a vested interest in high quality milk production. Milk quality specialists, veterinarians, milk … Read More
Dairy Maid Dairy Purchased
Dairy Maid Dairy, Frederick, Md. has been purchased by Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). Dairy Maid has been owned and operated by the Vona family since 1946 and is currently led by brothers, Jimmy and Jody. The Vonas will continue to manage the day-to-day operations. “The acquisition of Dairy Maid Dairy aligns with DFA’s strategy to increase its commercial footprint … Read More
CWT Export Update
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted 15 requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America, Foremost Farms USA and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold) to sell 1.261 million pounds (572 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterey Jack cheese and 1.764 million pounds (800 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The … Read More