Dairy Farmers

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Wins Marketing Gold

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Thursday, May 16, 2019
Regions of the United States, Cuisine of Wisconsin, Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin, Dairy Farmers, United States

MADISON, Wis., May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin marketing team took home a Gold award for their Wisconsin Cheese brand activation at the 2019 Association of National Advertiser's REGGIE Awards competition last night.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin marketing team took home a Gold award for their Wisconsin Cheese brand activation at the 2019 Association of National Advertiser's REGGIE Awards competition last night.
  • "ANA is one of the nation's most respected marketing leadership organizations and we are honored to receive this award on behalf of Wisconsin's dairy farmers," said Chad Vincent, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin CEO.
  • "At an interactive conference focused on the latest trends in digital and tech, we chose to put people, conversation, connection and cheese at the forefront," said Suzanne Fanning, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Senior Vice President and Wisconsin Cheese Chief Marketing Officer.
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.

Celebrate Dairy With Pride In Wisconsin This June During National Dairy Month

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Cuisine of Wisconsin, Wisconsin cheese, Wisconsin, Dairy Farmers, United States, American culture, Food and drink

MADISON, Wis., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --June is almost here and in Wisconsin that means one thing it's National Dairy Month!

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  • MADISON, Wis., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --June is almost here and in Wisconsin that means one thing it's National Dairy Month!
  • National Dairy Month honors Wisconsin dairy farmers, and the fruits of their labors, which represent the essence of what Wisconsin is all about.
  • "Each June we turn the spotlight on Wisconsin farmers who work tirelessly to produce our state's award-winning dairy products," said Suzanne Fanning, Senior Vice President of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Chief Marketing Officer of Wisconsin Cheese.
  • "But there are so many more ways to celebrate Wisconsin and honor our hardworking dairy farmers and Wisconsin's dairy industry this June."

fairlife to Expand and Build a New Production Facility in Arizona

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Milk, Food and drink, Drinks, Fairlife, Dairy Farmers, Dairy farming, Goodyear

CHICAGO, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- fairlife, LLC announced plans today to increase overall production capabilities with the construction of a new 300 thousand square foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona a suburb of Phoenix.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- fairlife, LLC announced plans today to increase overall production capabilities with the construction of a new 300 thousand square foot production and distribution facility in Goodyear, Arizona a suburb of Phoenix.
  • Not only are there amazing dairy farmers in and around Goodyear, its location enables competitive domestic and international production," said Tim Doelman, Chief Operating Officer for fairlife, LLC.
  • The new $200+ million facility, which is slated to begin operation in the back half of 2020, will house production lines that will play a key role in meeting the growing demandfor fairlife.
  • Working with the United Dairymen of Arizona (UDA) to source milk from numerous dairy farmers in Goodyear, the new fairlife plant will enable increased production of all fairlife products, including the different varieties of fairlife ultra-filtered milk, Core Power, fairlife YUP!, fairlife smart snacks, and fairlife nutrition plan.

Investing in improvements to practices and standards for dairy farmers

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Food and drink, Dairy farming in Canada, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Milk, Dairy Farmers, Dairy

"Our Government is pleased to support Canada's dairy farmers in their efforts to demonstrate that their products meet the highest standards for quality and safety, and are produced responsibly and sustainably.

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  • "Our Government is pleased to support Canada's dairy farmers in their efforts to demonstrate that their products meet the highest standards for quality and safety, and are produced responsibly and sustainably.
  • "Dairy farmers across Canada are committed to the highest standards in regards to sustainable production.
  • As such, our proAction program has been instrumental in demonstrating farmers' responsible stewardship in producing milk that is of the highest quality.
  • Through Dairy Farmers of Canada's proAction program, Canadian dairy farmers collectively demonstrate responsible stewardship of their animals and the environment, sustainably producing high-quality, safe, and nutritious food for consumers.

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Launches Holiday Butter Promotion

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Food and drink, Dairy Farmers, Kirin Group, Butter, Baking, Wisconsin

With butter sales doubling in November and December, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is encouraging state residents to "bake local this holiday season with Wisconsin butter."

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  • With butter sales doubling in November and December, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is encouraging state residents to "bake local this holiday season with Wisconsin butter."
  • In addition, at-home bakers can get in the holiday mood while listening to the Wisconsin Butter Holiday Playlist on Spotify.
  • "Adding fresh Wisconsin butter to your favorite recipe is the perfect way to elevate your baking and cooking this holiday season," says Suzanne Fanning, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Senior Vice President.
  • About Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Funded by Wisconsin dairy farmers, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that focuses on marketing and promoting Wisconsin's world-class dairy products.

Statement from Pierre Lampron, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada on a NAFTA agreement

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Monday, October 1, 2018
Food and drink, Dairy farming in Canada, Agriculture, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Dairy farming, Dairy Farmers, Dairy, Supply management

Granting an additional market access of 3.59% to our domestic dairy market, eliminating competitive dairy classes and extraordinary measures to limit our ability to export dairy products will have a dramatic impact not only for dairy farmers but for the whole sector.

Key Points: 
  • Granting an additional market access of 3.59% to our domestic dairy market, eliminating competitive dairy classes and extraordinary measures to limit our ability to export dairy products will have a dramatic impact not only for dairy farmers but for the whole sector.
  • Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is the national policy, lobbying and promotional organization representing Canada's farmers.
  • DFC strives to create stable conditions for the Canadian dairy sector, today and in the future.
  • It works to maintain policies that foster the viability of Canadian dairy farming and promote dairy products and their health benefits.

Canadian Dairy Farmers Respond to Trump's Attacks

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Monday, June 11, 2018
Food and drink, Dairy farming in Canada, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Dairy Farmers, Dairy, Agriculture in Canada

These attacks, whether on Prime Minister Trudeau, or dairy farmers in Canada, are founded more on rhetoric than fact.

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  • These attacks, whether on Prime Minister Trudeau, or dairy farmers in Canada, are founded more on rhetoric than fact.
  • Canadian dairy farmers and their families are concerned by the sustained attacks by President Trump with an aim to wiping out dairy farmers here at home.
  • Founded in 1934, Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) is the national organization defending the interests of Canadian dairy farmers and striving to create favourable conditions for the Canadian dairy industry.
  • Driven by a strong sense of community and pride, DFC and Canadian dairy farmers actively support a number of local and national initiatives.