Albert Straus, BMW Group collaborate to develop cow-powered electric cars

This collaboration uses biogas to create electricity that can charge electric cars.

November 20, 2019

Albert Straus, founder and CEO of Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., collaborated with BMW Group, Germany, to make low carbon charging available for BMW’s electric vehicle (EV) customers in California.

Straus Family Creamery organic plain soft serve mix

Organic soft serve mix for culinary professionals

August 16, 2019

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Straus Family Creamery introduced a new organic plain soft serve mix for foodservice operators.

Straus Family Creamery Organic Ice Cream Flavors

Straus Family Creamery to consolidate processing plants

The change comes as Straus celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

June 19, 2019

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Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., announced plans to move its processing plant from its current location in West Marin to Rohnert Park by next year.

Straus Family Creamery debuts new organic ice cream flavors, redesigns packaging

March 29, 2019

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Straus Family Creamery, Anaheim, Calif., introduced three new organic ice cream flavors.

Organic milk for culinary professionals

August 8, 2018

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Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., introduced Organic Extra Rich Barista Milk for the specialty coffee and tea industry.

Straus Family Creamery announces ongoing sustainability initiatives

Straus’ zero waste focus includes the recycling, repurposing and reusing of about 90% of all materials used at the creamery.

April 23, 2018

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Straus Family Creamery, Petaluma, Calif., announced several ongoing sustainability initiatives, ranging from resilient packaging and water conservation to carbon-free energy and electric vehicle usage.

Plants of the Future: Sustainable food processing from beginning to end

Here’s a breakdown of what some of today’s refrigerated and frozen food processors and distributors are doing to launch their manufacturing plants into the future.

Marina Mayer

December 7, 2017

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods uncovers the latest in green technologies for today’s cold storage distribution and food processing plants.

Straus Family Creamery launches first full-scale electric truck powered by cow manure

Albert Straus and a local mechanic spent 8 years developing a 33,000-pound International Harvester truck to use as a feed truck on the farm.

July 31, 2017

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California dairy farmer Albert Straus launched what is said to be the first full-scale electric truck powered by cow waste.

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Refrigerated & Frozen Foods May 2020 cover

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The May 2020 issue of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods magazine highlights sustainable solutions for companies along the cold chain, plus coronavirus and food safety coverage, lift truck technology, pizza innovations, new dairy and dairy-alternative products, plus much more—just click the stories below to start reading.

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