Dairy

When Fotini Kessissoglou opened Kesso Foods, a pint-size Greek yogurt factory and shop in East Elmhurst, Queens, in 1986, she had no way of knowing that her country’s ultrathick, strained staple would someday become an American obsession. …

Summertime just got a whole lot hotter as Muller Quaker Dairy teams up with actress Malin Akerman to unveil four cool new flavors timed to its national debut this July. Muller® FrutUp™ Mango, Muller® FrutUp™ Orange, Muller® Greek Corner® Pineapple Passion Fruit and Muller® Greek Corner® Mango are the newest varieties to join the lineup of Muller yogurts now available at grocery stores nationwide. …

Boulder Brands, Inc. announced it signed an exclusive license agreement with Byrne Dairy, of Lafayette, NY, its current co-packer for Smart Balance Milk. Under the terms of the agreement, Byrne will exclusively distribute and market Smart Balance Milk; Boulder Brands will receive royalty payments. …

In addition to the studies of Odysseus and Homer, school kids across the nation could get an additional Greek fix from in their yogurt, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture kicks off its National Greek Yogurt Pilot Program. …

The Dannon Company is pleased to announce Kurt Selle from North Carolina State University as the 2013-2014 Dannon Yogurt and Probiotics Fellow. Selected from a pool of qualified and talented candidates, Selle’s strong interest in probiotics and commitment to advancing human health through scientific research distinguished him from other candidates. …