AMPI Closing Dawson, Minn. Plant; 130 Jobs Affected

Associated Milk Producers Inc. will be closing its manufacturing facility in Dawson by the end of the year, workers there were recently informed.

Chef Richard Blais & Dannon Oikos Greek Nonfat Yogurt Team Up

November 14, 2012 The Dannon Company, Inc.

This holiday season Dannon® Oikos® has teamed up with chef, restaurateur, and winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars, Richard Blais, to help Americans create tasty, nutritious holiday recipes that will be a hit with guests. From sauces and dips to marinades and stuffings, Dannon Oikos Greek nonfat yogurt will add that special taste and texture that will have guests begging for the recipe.

2013 Milk Calendar Bursting With Local Farm Favorites

The 2013 Milk Calendar will be celebrating Canada's local foods on Saturday, November 17th in most daily newspapers across Ontario and the Maritimes.  The 2013 edition of Dairy Farmers of Canada's popular Milk Calendar features 25 new, delicious, family-friendly recipes that combine the goodness of fresh Canadian milk and a variety of nutritious foods grown right here in Canada.

Dairy Research Institute Launches Open Innovation Program

November 14, 2012 Dairy Research Institute

The Dairy Research Institute®, established under the leadership of America’s dairy farmers, today announced the launch of an open innovation program. The new program and associated submission site, DRIResearchSubmission.com, seek existing solutions and technologies from within and outside the dairy industry to help accelerate research and meet specific dairy industry needs.

Tim Smith Accepts The Position Of National Sales Manager – Natural Cheese

November 13, 2012 Swiss Valley Farms

Tim Smith has joined Swiss Valley Farms as the National Sales Manager for the Natural Cheese division of the company. In his new position, he will be responsible for leading the growth of Swiss Valley Farms branded lines with a strong emphasis on strategic growth of all natural cheese lines.