Oregon’s Mallorie’s Dairy To Close

After 56 years of providing milk to communities throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley, Mallorie’s Dairy is closing.

New Processed Cheese With 60% Less Salt Could Improve Diets

Food scientists at University College Dublin have created a processed cheese product with 60% less sodium than full salt versions, and practically no difference in taste and structure.

Swiss Farms, With Its Unique Drive-Thru Grocer Format, Opens First Franchisee Store

January 5, 2011 Swiss Farms

When the customer drives up to the new store they encounter what looks like a glass house: floor to ceiling glass walls on 3 sides rising vertically 14 feet for maximum visibility. Custom racking systems complement the store with prominent product exposure, including refrigerated dairy and produce display cases.

Ontario’s Largest Dairy Co-Operative Finds Benefits With HighJump Supply Chain Software

January 5, 2011 HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump customer Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd. is Ontario’s largest dairy co-operative. Owned and operated by more than 1,200 farmers, it is a leading Ontario manufacturer and distributor of dairy products to retail, industrial and foodservice markets.

As Food Costs Rise, Retailers Keep Prices Stable By Shrinking Package Sizes, Quantities

Household brands ranging from Ivory soap to Kraft cheese singles have seen their packages downsized up to 20% over the last few years – even though shoppers are paying just as much, according to a new study by Consumer Reports.