Last year was a roller coaster ride for store brand products. Sales were up and down but finished strong, with increases averaging about 5% over the last five months, according to New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). The just-released “PLMA’s 2022 Private Label Report” tells the whole story in detail.
Store brand dollar sales …
The MISA Scholarship Fund is starting to receive applications for the 2022-2023 School Year. The MISA Foundation Scholarship Fund was formed in March of 1989 by the Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance (MISA) to encourage and support those interested in pursuing careers within the meat industry or engineering field.
Scholarship recipients are selected based on the …
The nomination period deadline for the 2022 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards was extended to March 4. The farmer-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, which unites the industry through a shared social responsibility platform, said it …
Strong global demand and tight supply helped drive U.S. dairy exports to a second consecutive volume record in 2021 and a new all-time high in value. According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), U.S. …
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement on the news that U.S. agricultural exports including dairy set a record for value and volume in 2021. According to USDA today, U.S. farm and food products to the world totaled $177 billion, topping the 2020 total by 18 …
Less than a month remains until dozens of highly qualified judges from around the world gather in Madison, Wisconsin for the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest. From March 1-3, the group of 53 international experts will evaluate 2,919 dairy product entries, selecting the best in each class – and the 2022 World Champion.
This year’s …
Join colleagues and friends in recognizing the best of the best in the dairy processing industry at CheeseExpo 2022! Register by March 1 for a special discount on your all-access pass to CheeseExpo’s exciting celebrations.
“Between their award-winning products, a high standard of craftsmanship, incredible business growth, and a commitment to building a legacy, dairy …
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the Senate introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform …
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is now accepting applications for its Dairy Business Builder Grant. Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are eligible to apply. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded through a competitive process.
Grant applications and more information about the program are available …
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities including dairy exports:
“On behalf of the businesses throughout the dairy supply chain, IDFA …