Chobani Making Push Into Canada
A U.S. yogurt manufacturer's bid to enter the Canadian market has stirred up the local dairy industry and may even lead to changes to the way it deals with new entrants. …
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What Does California's Proposition 37 Have To Do With Dairy Labeling?
Proposition 37, a "right to know" law on the California ballot this fall, has attracted widespread attention because of two labeling requirements it would impose. If it passes, California dairy products made with genetically engineered ingredients would likely have to make a special declaration on the label, and these products would no longer be able to use "natural" claims. Is this a harbinger of changes to come? …
Student Competition Seeks Great Ideas For Dairy & Breakfast Product Innovation
The Dairy Research Institute®, established under the leadership of America’s dairy farmers, today announced the launch of its second annual New Product Competition. Open to undergraduate and graduate students in the United States and Canada, this year’s competition challenges student teams to develop a new dairy product for the morning meal occasion, which includes any meal eaten before breakfast, for breakfast, as a morning meal replacement or morning snack. …
Aurora Pays $7.5 Million To Settle Suit With Consumers
Aurora Organic Dairy, a major organic-milk producer with two Texas farms, said it has agreed to settle a five-year-old consumer lawsuit over alleged deceptive-marketing claims for $7.5 million. …
Kroger Expanding Corporate Brands With Coffee Cups, Yogurt
Kroger is hoping to boost corporate brand sales with yogurt. Kroger manufacturers most of its own yogurt selection. It recently added 15 new varieties, including new flavors such as blueberry pomegranate, caramel spice cake and vanilla bean. …