Talk about the best of both worlds. A new all-natural probiotic yogurt line from Lowell International Foods, Franklin Park, Ill., combines nature-ripened European fruits with farm-fresh rBST-free milk from Wisconsin.
Canadian dairy giant Saputo inc., Montreal., said it received a copy of an unsolicited below market "mini-tender" offer made by TRC Capital Corporation (TRC), Edmonton, Alberta, to purchase up to 3,000,000 common shares of Saputo.
Here's an example of "inspired" product development. The Breyers Yogurt Co., Boulder, Colo., has introduced the Breyers Inspirations line with such flavors as Chocolate Chip and Mint Chocolate Chip.
It's a two-for-one deal. Reduced calories and added fiber in just one cup of yogurt. That's the premise behind General Mills' new Yoplait Fiber One line.
The nation's largest dairy cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said it sold its National Dairy company business for an undisclosed amount to Mexican dairy giant Grupo Industria LALA.