Dykes, who has spent his professional career leading and executing agricultural government affairs policies and strategies, will work in transition with Tipton beginning in October and will assume the CEO role in January 2017.

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) welcomed three additional industry professionals to the ADPI Center of Excellence. Joining this group of resource specialists are A. Kent Keller, Andrew M. Novakovic, and Geoffrey W. Smithers.

The competition, which was sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine, showcased the creativity of milk and cultured dairy professionals; it is a popular part of IDFA’s annual Milk and Cultured Dairy Products Conference.

Clover Stornetta Farms, a leading brand in the dairy industry, is launching a new line of premium ice cream made from fresh organic Clover milk and cream.