Teamsters Local 200 members said they were informed that Saputo Inc., Montreal, expects to close a condensed milk processing plant in Fon du Lac, Wis.

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.

Dairy cooperative Foremost Farms USA, Baraboo, Wis., is "in the early stages of project planning" to expand and possibly double capacity at its Appleton, Wis., shredded cheese plant.

Just in time for summer beach season, Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., introduces Breyers Smooth & Dreamy, a new all natural ice cream line with half the fat and 30 percent fewer calories for "those who are calorie counting but still in need of a sweet treat."

National Dairy LLC, Houston, said it purchased Promised Land Dairy Distribution Inc., a San Antonio, Texas-based processor of all natural milks, half and half and heavy whipping cream.

Refrigerated yogurt, frozen pizza, frozen vegetables and more contributed to "strong growth" during fiscal 2009 at General Mills Inc.

Just in time for summer, Mintel International, Chicago, released new survey insights about consumer ice cream preferences.

Dairy giant Saputo Inc., Montreal, Quebec, said it expects by July 20, 2009 to purchase F&A Dairy Inc.

Just in time for summer, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Oakland, Calif., is introducing Nestlé Delicias frozen dessert paletas (fruit bar novelties) and scoopable dairy desserts (helados).

Unilever United States Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., said it plans in late 2011 to close its Hagerstown, Md., frozen novelty plant.