Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Jonker for his promotion to Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs for the National Milk Producer Federation (NMPF). Jonkers assumes the lead regulatory role with NMPF following the resignation of Dr. Rob Byrne, who is now working for Schreiber Foods. In his new role, Jonker will expand his current responsibilities in regulatory affairs, including animal … Read More
Saputo to acquire California dairy
Rod Smith at Feedstuffs Magazine recently reported this business transaction. Here’s a news update for the day… Saputo Inc., Canada’s largest dairy, announced today an agreement to acquire F&A Dairy of California Inc. in Newman, Cal. F&A manufactures and markets principally mozzarella and provolone cheese and whey and had 2008 sales totaling $140 million, according to the announcement. The company … Read More
Holstein Announce DJMs
Twelve semifinalists have been named in Holstein Association USA‘s Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) competition. Established in 1922, this is the highest honor that can be given to a Holstein Junior member. The contest is open to any Junior member of the Association, ages 17 to 21. The 2009 Distinguished Junior Member semifinalists are: Jessica Achen, Sauk Centre, Minn.; Robyn Bechtel, … Read More
Jersey Cheese Awards Seeks Entries
North American cheese and butter makers are invited to showcase their all-Jersey milk products in the first North American Jersey Cheese Awards, July 2 in Syracuse, N.Y. The competition is being held during the joint meetings of the World Jersey Cattle Bureau, the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. Awards will be announced July 3 during the “Jersey … Read More
Godfrey Named CEO of MilkPEP
The board of the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), funded by U.S. milk processors, has announced the appointment of Vivien Godfrey as chief executive officer of the organization, which manages the award-winning and iconic National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign. Godfrey replaces Kurt Graetzer, who is retiring from MilkPEP after leading the program for the past 14-plus years in its … Read More
Core is the Newest Stout Experience Honoree
Congratulations to Brady Core, Salvisa, Ky., for being selected as the 2009 recipient of the Fred Stout Experience Award, given by the American Jersey Cattle Association. The award was created in 2000 in memory of Fred J. Stout Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill., a lifelong Jersey breeder and member of the Jersey Marketing Service staff from 1978 to 1997. Stout was … Read More
Borden Gives the Dairy Case a Fresh Look
Elsie-the-cow is getting a bit of a makeover as Borden, Louisiana’s leading dairy, this week unveiled new packaging design and an exciting new ad campaign featuring one of Disney’s hottest stars, Selena Gomez. Keeping the Borden brand current with families, the new label designs will be on all Borden milk containers in the dairy case later this month. New television … Read More
DFA Issues Portion of Patronage Checks Early
In an ongoing effort to ease the stress these economically challenging times are causing for its members, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) is issuing a portion of members’ patronage-sourced earnings early. Patronage is the Cooperative’s way of sharing the earnings of DFA with its members. Beginning this week, 12,312 members who marketed their milk through DFA in 2008 will … Read More
Land O'Lakes to Close Wis. Butter Plant
Land O’Lakes Inc. plans to close its butter manufacturing plant in Madison, Wis. and lay off 120 employees. The cooperative based in St. Paul, Minn., said Madison Dairy would close within 60 days because it no longer is economically feasible to operate. Spokeswoman Jeanne Forbis said other Land O’Lakes plants around the country would make up for the lost production. … Read More
Dean Foods to Close Meadow Gold Dairy
Dean Foods announced that it will be closing its Meadow Gold dairy plant in Lincoln, Neb., causing about 100 people to lose their jobs. The plant produces milk and other dairy goods, bottled water and juices. Another 70 people working in sales and distribution will continue to work in Lincoln. Dean Foods spokeswoman Marguerite Copel said the plant would close … Read More