Greek Yogurt Craze Pushes Sales At YoCrunch In Naugatuck, CT

The exploding national craze for Greek-style yogurt has created a huge boost in sales for Naugatuck-based YoCrunch Co. LLC, which churns out nearly 6 million cups of yogurt each week.

Theo Muller GmbH Seeks U.S. Grant For Yogurt Operation

March 22, 2012 Bill Brown, Buffalo News

Germany’s largest privately owned dairy business will enjoy a warm Willkommen with millions in tax and investment savings for its first venture in New York State. Theo Muller GmbH has joined with PepsiCo to build a $206 million yogurt manufacturing operation in the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park.

Canadians Hopping Onto The More Milk Movement

March 22, 2012 Nestlé Canada

On its 60th anniversary, Nesquik is "stirring" up interest among Canadians about the importance of proper milk consumption and asking them to join the More Milk Movement. Ensuring kids meet all the recommendations from Canada's Food Guide, let alone getting them to drink two or more glasses of milk per day, can be a challenge for moms.

Challenge Butter Invites Fans To Decorate Bunny Cakes For Cash & Prizes

March 21, 2012 Challenge Dairy

Challenge Butter, the largest butter brand in the West, today launched its “Bunny Cake Challenge Contest” where fans can decorate bunny cakes with jelly beans, Flipz® Pretzels, candy eggs, marshmallows and more for a chance to win cash and kitchen tools from OXO® Good Grips™.

WA Dept. Of Agriculture Warns Not To Eat Eggs Produced By Daizen Farms

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) recommends against eating any eggs produced by Daizen Farms of Burlington, WA. The eggs were produced by hens that ate feed contaminated with rodent droppings. Laboratory testing confirms that the feed contained Salmonella.