For Creator Of Nation's No. 1 Cheese, It's 'Very Emotional'

Mike Matucheski still lives on the family farm in Antigo, the same place where as a boy he made farmer’s cheese with his grandmother.

Finlandia Cheese Wins Big At Cheese Championships

March 31, 2017 Daily Record

Finlandia Cheese announced Wednesday that its premium Finlandia Swiss Cheese recipe has been named “Best of Class” in the Swiss Cheese Style category at The United States Championship Cheese Contest.

Governor McAuliffe Announces Shamrock Farms To Create More Than 70 New Jobs In Augusta County

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Shamrock Farms, one of the largest family owned-and-operated dairies in the U.S., will invest more than $40 million to expand its operation in Augusta County. The company will also commit to sourcing an additional $24 million in Virginia milk; quadrupling its current purchases of Virginia agricultural products. The expansion will allow Shamrock Farms to meet the growing demand for its brand portfolio nationally. This project will create more than 70 jobs and will more than double Shamrock Farms’ production capacity and workforce.

Prairie Farms PEEPS Milk Is Back For Third Year 

March 31, 2017 Prairie Farms

Prairie Farms has teamed up with PEEPS® to bring you Prairie Farms PEEPS® Milk for the third year in a row. The 2017 flavor lineup includes Orange Crème, Strawberry Crème, Chocolate Marshmallow, and Egg Nog. PEEPS® Milk is available for a limited time in select markets throughout the United States.

Major Step Towards Prompt Completion Of The WhiteWave Acquisition

March 31, 2017 Danone

As part of the agreement in principle, in order to facilitate the prompt closing of the WhiteWave acquisition, Danone has decided to sell one of its U.S. dairy subsidiaries, Stonyfield, in the months following the closing of the acquisition of WhiteWave. This move is expected to permit closing to occur shortly and will allow the company to proceed at the soonest with the integration and reap the full benefits of the announced synergies.