New Cheese, Dairy Group Offers Help For NY Farmers

January 29, 2016 Mark Boshnack, Daily Star

Local cheese and dairy producers can benefit from a nonprofit organization formed last fall in Arkville, several of those involved said Wednesday.

Wisconsin Cheese Originals Offers $2,500 Scholarship

January 29, 2016 Wisconsin Cheese Originals

Wisconsin Cheese Originals announces applications for its annual Beginning Cheesemaker Scholarship are available. The $2,500 award will help one aspiring cheesemaker earn his or her Wisconsin cheesemaking license and make new artisan, farmstead or specialty cheeses.

Darigold Taps International Executive Stan Ryan For Next CEO

January 29, 2016 Darigold

Darigold announced the hiring of Stan Ryan, long-time Cargill executive, as its new President and CEO effective Feb. 22. Ryan brings 25 years of international leadership experience from Cargill, a global food, agribusiness and trading company. At Cargill, Ryan was platform leader of the Agricultural Supply Chain in Shanghai, China, where he oversaw the agricultural commodities origination, trading and processing for this multibillion dollar division with more than 30,000 employees and 700 facilities. Most recently, Ryan served as interim CEO and Board director for Eagle Bulk Shipping, based in New York.

IDFA Honors Outgoing Officers With Soaring Eagle Awards

The International Dairy Foods Association presented 2016 Soaring Eagle Awards to three outgoing officers: Patricia Stroup, chief procurement officer, Nestlé North America Procurement, Nestlé USA, Inc.; Jeffrey Kaneb, executive vice president, HP Hood LLC; and Mike Wells, president and CEO, Wells Enterprises, Inc. The awards were presented this week at a special ceremony during Dairy Forum 2016 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Organic Valley Brings Single-Serve Organic Milk To The Grab N Go Cooler

January 29, 2016 Organic Valley

Organic Valley has introduced Good to Go, the first organic single-serve milk for adults. This convenient, on-the-go milk is for busy consumers seeking a portable, ready-to-drink option that’s both organic and delicious. It’s the same great pasture-raised Organic Valley milk they know and love, but in a more convenient 11-ounce single serve bottle. Why Good to Go?