Dairy

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct a paragraph written about the Coca-Cola Co, not Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that six dairy herds in Nevada have tested positive for a strain of bird flu associated with a man's death in...

Elon Musk, the tech mogul, voiced his dietary preferences in response to a diet-related discussion on social media. What Happened: Musk responded to author Scott Adams’ tweet about his experiences after quitting bread. The author reported weight loss, reduced inflammation, and improved sinus...

Key Takeaways: AustAsia said it expects to report a loss of $50 million to $60 million for the first half of 2023, but added its gross margin improved in the second quarter compared with the first The company’s shares currently trade at a big discount to larger rivals, positioning it for a...

Former Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) CEO and current Executive Chairman Bob Iger joined the board of directors of Perfect Day, a maker of animal-free dairy products. About Perfect Day: Perfect Day was founded in 2014 with the purpose of creating a "kinder, greener tomorrow" by creating...

Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO) said Monday it now owns 100% of high-protein milk shake maker fairlife. What Happened Coca-Cola held a 42.5% stake in fairlife but is now the full owner of the maker of Core Power. The acquisition gives Coca-Cola better exposure to the fast-growing value-added dairy category...

Chobani is best known for its line of Greek yogurt products and now wants to make a dent in the dairy alternative space. Fast Company was first to report on Chobani's new oat milk products and coffee creamers. The outlet's editor-in-chief Stephanie Mehta was a guest on CNBC to discuss the...

America's largest processor of fresh fluid milk, Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF) confirmed Tuesday in a press release it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. What Happened Dean Foods and substantially all of its subsidiaries initiated a voluntary bankruptcy proceedings in the Southern...

United States dairy producer Darigold Inc. recently expanded its Mexico operations, targeting a growing Mexican middle class as an untapped market.     Darigold has been operating in Mexico for years, but recently hired four new team members in Mexico City, including: Eugenio Massieu, director –...

The bullish case for Zoetis Inc (NYSE: ZTS) has come to an end after the stock outperformed the S&P 500 index by 108 percent since spinning out from Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE), according to Stifel. The Analyst Stifel's Jonathan Block downgraded Zoetis from Buy to Hold with a $95...

Deutsche Bank analysts lost their appetite for two food companies Monday, including Twinkies maker Hostess Brands Inc (NASDAQ: TWNK) and major conglomerate Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF). The Analyst Deutsche Bank's Rob Dickerson downgraded Hostess Brands' stock rating from Buy to Hold...

With one taunting tweet, President Donald Trump threw wood on the fire of a skirmish with Canada that his administration insists is not war between two of the closest trade partners on the planet. Trump announced he was imposing tariffs of up to 24 percent on imported softwood lumber, retaliation...

The controversial Trans-Pacific partnership (TPP) could be a boon for the dairy industry. While both presidential candidates have both come out against the TPP, American farmers are trying to save it. It is one of the few issues both Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate...

Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF) saw an 11 percent fall on Tuesday, possibly due to news that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) may be churning out its own dairy. News that Wal-Mart may go into milk production next year signifies additional pressure in the dairy industry broadly speaking, and for Dean...