Dairy

At the sixth edition of the Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival, hosted by Dairy Farmers of Canada, more than 160 ambitious competitors and 11,000 cheese lovers gathered together in Whistler, British Columbia – all for the love of Canadian cheese!  Canada's most exciting and much anticipated festival featured cheese rolling races, a costume contest and other fun activities for the whole family. …

Tillamook farmer-owned cooperative announces the release of their new dessert yogurt line expanding their presence in the yogurt category with a first-of-its-kind product. The three-flavor line is made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no artificial sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup and is made with the highest quality milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones*. Tillamook Dessert Yogurt can be found in the yogurt aisle at select retailers throughout the West in family-friendly 24-oz. containers. …

Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, today announced that Organic Valley Grassmilk, an organic milk produced from cows that are 100 percent grassfed and the first of its kind from a national brand, is available nationwide. …

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), children's sleeping patterns are directly linked to their overall academic success.  Better sleep means improved attention span in the classroom as well as reduced absenteeism and tardiness during the school year.  To help parents give their children a sleep time edge, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of GOT MILK? and TOMA LECHE, has teamed up with 2013 International Latino Book Award winner and acclaimed children's author, Jorge Argueta, to officially launch the 2013 Bedtime Ritual campaign. …

Dallas-based Borden Dairy Co. could expand its Dallas plant off South Lamar Street in Dallas by adding $5 million in equipment and more than 100 new jobs. …