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VISALIA, CALIF. — California Dairies, Inc. announced Oct. 28 that it closed its milk powder and processed fluids manufacturing facility in Los Banos, California.

SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. — McConnell's Fine Ice Creams reconnected with a familiar collaborator for its forthcoming limited edition flavor.

TULARE, CALIF. — Lactalis USA revealed it will invest $55 million into an expansion project to increase its feta cheese production.

NEW BERLIN, NY — Greek yogurt, oatmilk and creamer manufacturer Chobani created a new holiday-inspired product to join its limited time seasonal line.

SEATTLE — Farmer-owned dairy cooperative Darigold, Inc. took another step toward growing its business beyond its base in the Pacific Northwest, establishing a partnership with Midwest grocery retailer Meijer.

MIDDLETON, WIS. — Midwest dairy cooperative Foremost Farms USA added two independent members to its board of directors.

TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH — The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) announced that dairy cows at eight commercial facilities in Cache County, Utah, tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza ( HPAI

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Schuman Cheese augmented its portfolio, acquiring Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy, Inc. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

NEW YORK — Greek yogurt, creamer and oat milk manufacturer Chobani, LLC introduced its new chief marketing officer, Jai Kibe.

Greek yogurt, oatmilk and creamer manufacturer Chobani, citing consumers' desire to increase their protein intake, introduced a new line of products to meet that demand.