Wayne Hintz, owner of Springside Cheese Corp., transferred 80% ownership to his sons Keith Hintz and Nathan Hintz.

Hilmar Cheese Co., Inc., Hilmar, Calif., expanded its Dalhart, Texas, cheese production facility by expanding its footprint, increasing milk receiving capabilities and cold storage space and adding cheese block processing equipment.

Bel Brands USA, a subsidiary of Paris-based Bel Group, opened the doors to its new Mini Babybel production facility in Brookings, S.D.

Sartori Cheese, Plymouth, Wis., released its Limited Edition Peppermint BellaVitano cheese for the month of October in support of breast cancer awareness month.

French cheese processor La Compagnie des Fromages, a subsidiary of the Bongrain Group, is pursuing a policy to reduce its energy usage and CO2 emissions. That’s why it invested in a facility designed by Cofely Axima, a France-based leader in industrial refrigeration, and relies on state-of-the-art refrigeration equipment from Emerson Group, Philadelphia, Pa.

Kraft Foods, Northfield, Ill., announced plans to make a $100 million investment at its Springfield, Mo., cheese plant.

Jarlsberg Cheese, New York, is now available in a mini snack size.

Sealed Air Corp., Elmwood Park, N.J., announced plans to expand the easy-open and safety-enhancing benefits of its Cryovac Grip & Tear bag at the retail level.