The US Department of Agriculture will continue to push climate change as a policy issue in farm and export programs, Department officials said in comments at the 37th International Sweetener Symposium held Aug. 1 in Vail.

Nearly half of shoppers put at least some effort into selecting plant-based food and beverages, and many expect to increase consumption in the future, according to data from FMI — The Food Industry Association’s inaugural “Power of Plant-Based” report.

Coinciding with its first milk pickups at small organic farms in Vermont, Maine, New York and New Hampshire, Organic Valley announced it added 51 new farms to its cooperative.

At the American Cheese Society’s 2022 Judging & Competition, BelGioioso Cheese was awarded four medals.

Dairy products from Lactalis brands garnered 15 medals in total at the 2022 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition.

Oatly Group AB is tapping the brakes on its growth strategy, downshifting from a breakneck pace to add production as rapidly as possible to a more moderate approach.

Ten up-and-coming consumer brands were selected to participate in Whole Foods Market’s Local and Emerging Accelerator Program.

Danone’s North American coffee creamer, yogurt and milk alternative brands performed well during the first half of 2022. 

Organic Valley shared on July 28 that it has achieved consecutive years of profits, reaching $25 million in net income in the most recent year.

The Montchevre brand from Saputo Cheese USA Inc. revealed its new sweet and savory goat cheese flavors are arriving on retail shelves.