Month: March 2010

Wisconsin came one step closer to allowing the sale of raw, unpasteurized milk
to consumers Tuesday. The Assembly Committee on Rural Economic Development voted 8-1 to send a bill permitting the sale of unpasteurized milk to the full Assembly for a vote. …

Saputo Inc. announced today the closure of its Brampton,
Ontario plant which processes milk and cream products. The plant will cease its
activities by October 31, 2010. Operations will be integrated in other
facilities located in Ontario. …

Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber on Wednesday
congratulated company officials from Bongards’ Creameries on the purchase of a
114,000-square-foot production facility in Humboldt. …

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said processors and retailers are reaping
big profits from milk sales, while dairy farms receive severely low prices that
have the industry on the brink of collapse. Schumer is demanding the Department of Justice explore anti-competitive practices in milk-pricing. …