Glanbia Proposes to Sell Mozzarella JV to Partner Leprino Foods

March 24, 2023 Glanbia plc 

Glanbia plc and Leprino Foods Company announce that they have signed a non-binding agreement for Leprino Foods to acquire full ownership of Glanbia Cheese, a leading mozzarella maker in Europe, comprising Glanbia Cheese UK and Glanbia Cheese EU. 

Leprino’s Durkin Elected Chair of Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

Mike Durkin, president and chief executive officer of the Leprino Foods Company, was elected chair of the board of directors of the checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy at its first meeting of 2023.

Cheese Plant to be Announced as Lubbock’s ‘Largest’ Private Capital Investment Ever

Gov. Greg Abbott will join local leaders and economic development officials on Friday to announce plans for a new 850,000 square foot mozzarella cheese and nutrition manufacturing facility in East Lubbock County.

Sue Taylor, Vice President of Dairy Economics and Policy for Leprino Foods, Receives IDFA Laureate Award

Now in its second year, the IDFA Laureate Award is given to a leader in the dairy industry who has made significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of dairy. Candidates from across the dairy industry as well as suppliers and academics are eligible, and the awardee is chosen by a panel of industry professionals.

Leprino Foods Shuts Down Fort Morgan Plant Amid “High Number” of Coronavirus Cases

Leprino Foods shut down its Fort Morgan cheese plant Sunday after a “high number” of employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus, including asymptomatic workers.