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1. Chobani founder: "Yogurt was a sleepy item"
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder of Chobani yogurt company Agro Farma, said yogurt is a staple in his native Turkey and elsewhere in Europe, but was a "sleepy item" in the U.S. His Greek yogurt company in upstate New York began with five people in 2007 and has expanded to about 1,000 employees, with expansions planned for New York and Idaho. FoxNews.com (02/08)
2. WhiteWave adds two Silk products
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
WhiteWave Foods has expanded its Silk line with the addition of Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Vanilla, with 35 calories per serving, and Silk Fruit and Protein, a combination of fruit juice and soymilk. FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration) (02/09)
3. Former Stonyfield CEO: Consumers want labels for modified food
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
Gary Hirshberg said he stepped down as CEO of Stonyfield Farm to focus on the issue of label requirements for foods with modified ingredients. "Well over 90% of consumers think this should be labeled," he said. "We already label for things like irradiation and made from concentrate. The only reason not to do this is if we want to buckle to the financial power of five or six biotech companies." Boston Globe, The (tiered subscription model) (02/12)
4. Horizon puts focus on cow contentment
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
Ron Schnur, vice president of dairy supply and operations for Horizon Organic, said cows that are treated well produce more and better milk. The company owns farms in Idaho and Maryland, which "allows us to know firsthand what our dairy farmers deal with every day. We know how challenging and rewarding it is," he said. Capital Press Agriculture Weekly (02/09)
5. Friendly's scoops up supermarket deals
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 13, 2012
Friendly's, which closed stores after filing for bankruptcy in October, has been expanding supermarket distribution with retailers including Food Lion and Wal-Mart. In eight months, the company has increased distribution 40% to 3,200 supermarkets, and plans to double that number by year's end, said Harsha Agadi, who stepped down as CEO last week. Boston Globe, The (tiered subscription model) (02/12)
6. Americans are bailing on breakfast, according to survey
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012
Fewer than half of Americans eat breakfast on a daily basis, according to a survey. Residents of Southern cities have a higher propensity to skip what 61% deem "the most important meal of the day," but citizens hailing from New York and Los Angeles claim the worst morning energy deficiencies. Progressive Grocer (02/14)
7. Unilever implements freeze on HFC cabinets
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012
In its latest initiative toward sustainable living, Unilever, parent company of Ben and Jerry's, launched a rollout of freezer cabinets designed to use 10% less energy. The freezers replace harmful HFC coolants with eco-friendly HC coolants. HFCs will comprise up to 20% of the world's greenhouse-gas emissions over the next 30 years. Environmental Leader (02/15)
8. Danone has no plans for big acquisitions this year
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012
Danone announced it does not plan to make big acquisitions in 2012. The company may purchase small parts of companies, but does not anticipate any significant buys. Fox Business (02/15)
9. Dairy Forum photos now available for purchase
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 15, 2012
Every year IDFA takes hundreds of photos at Dairy Forum to use in the weekly News Update newsletter, on the website, in the annual Progress Report and for future event promotions. This year we've arranged to share the complete gallery with attendees and members for viewing and purchase. The photos are arranged in four albums: speakers and sessions, awards and recognitions, golf and tennis, and receptions.
10. Nestle innovation to spur growth, CEO says
IDFA SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2012
Nestle will expand items such as its Special.T tea and BabyNes infant-formula capsule systems to new markets in an effort to increase sales and overcome the economic downturn. "There is no growth tailwind going to help sell products as they are, so you have to take action," said Nestle CEO Paul Bulcke. "We are really aligned to drive innovation in what looks like a slower growth environment." Wall Street Journal, The (02/17)
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