The Lactalis Group took a step forward in significantly expanding its yogurt business in the United States with the pending acquisition of General Mills’ US yogurt brands and facilities.

Dawn Foods has introduced 13 new colorful buttercreme style icings, providing bakers with an array of vibrant choices to create visually stunning and delicious treats.

IFPA’s Government Relations Team has welcomed Mica Hider as director of political affairs and action.

Michigan establishment Dearborn Sausage Company Inc., recalled approximately 1,944 lbs of ready-to-eat (RTE) wiener products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.

Boar’s Head confirmed it plans to “indefinitely close” its Jarratt, Va., plant, which has not been operating since July, following a Listeria outbreak.

Kroger sees the combination with Albertsons — the largest-ever US conventional supermarket merger deal — as a way to build the scale to better compete with mass chains as well as discount grocers and online retailers.

Basic dairy department cheeses, such as American, cheddar and mozzarella, in shred, chunk and slice format, remain the leaders in this space, but it’s the specialty and snacking items that keep shoppers interested.

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association has merged its marketing and membership teams into one new department.

SEPC presented its annual ‘What’s New? 2024’ report featuring research by Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics during an educational session at the 2024 Southern Innovations.

Along with tamper protection, the design includes a leak resistant seal and anti-migration lids.