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BEIJING, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Recently, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd (China) announced the M&A with Hyproca Dairy Group Corporate (Holland) and acquired a 51% share of Hyproca's stock. This will make Ausnutria the controlling stockholder of this Dutch dairy corporation with more than 110 years of history. Ausnutria extends its international industry chain to further create its own R&D base in the Netherlands which has a very long dairy history. This will help...

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shape may have shifted from pyramid to plate, but the message remains the same: dairy is an important part of the daily diet, for adults and children alike. For that reason, the U.S. dairy industry today praised the USDA's new MyPlate education tool, which provides a clear and visual message that a healthy diet is comprised of a variety of nutrient-rich foods, including low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt.(1) America's dairy farmers and...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and MODESTO, Calif., June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Some months get all the fun. June is packed full of celebrations from graduations and weddings to Father's Day and the official first day of summer. June is THE party month. But there's an even better excuse to party this June that doesn't require sending out invitations or buying gifts. It's National Dairy Month honoring all those dairy products that make celebrating fun: Real California milk, cheese, butter, ice...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- June Dairy Month, an annual celebration that began in 1937, is traditionally a time to reflect on dairy foods and the industry that makes it possible. It was created as a way to help distribute extra milk when cows started on pasture in the summer months. Today, its rich history continues, with communities, companies and people from all over the country observing June Dairy Month in a variety of ways. (Logo:...

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An economic review drawing from analyses of a controversial dairy market stabilization program shows that, if implemented, the program would slow U.S. job growth in agriculture, curtail the U.S. dairy industry's export potential and impede worldwide food security while increasing domestic price volatility. The economic review, "A Look at Dairy Market Price Volatility and Options for Dairy Policy Reform," was released today by the...

IRVINE, Calif., April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dannon Company, Inc. today announced the launch of a new campaign to help Californians Live Your Active Culture, to support and motivate families in California to enjoy a balanced diet and find fun, physically active ways to bring everyone together. The campaign consists of five key components: encouraging families to take a pledge to make healthy food choices and include physical activity; a partnership with soccer legend Mia Hamm; a...

WASHINGTON, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton on EPA's decision to exempt milk and milk product containers from oil spill prevention rule: "IDFA applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its decision to exempt milk and milk product containers from its oil spill prevention rule. EPA has responded to our concerns about the rule and has now exempted not only milk containers at the farm and at fluid milk...

Boards oppose NMPF's dairy policy package CARLSBAD, Calif., April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The leaders of the International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) three constituent organizations voted today to support IDFA's dairy policy reform recommendations and to oppose the National Milk Producers Federation's dairy policy package. The directors of the Milk Industry Foundation, the National Cheese Institute and the International Ice Cream Association met this weekend to review...

HARRISBURG, Pa., April 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved $905,000 in loans that support the expansion and growth of farming operations in four counties through five different projects that will leverage more than $1.5 million in private investments. The investments support farming operations in Berks, Perry, Lancaster and Snyder counties, Department of Community and Economic Development acting Secretary C. Alan Walker said. "These...

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a positive development for the future of U.S. dairy exports, President Barack Obama today announced an agreement with Colombia on an action plan to resolve outstanding issues that will clear the way for the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement to gain official approval from Congress. The agreement with Colombia was signed in 2006 under the Bush administration, but Congress has yet to vote on it. Until now, the Obama administration has...