Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt plant could boost upstate dairy industry

Kate O'Connell — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:29:39 +0000

Upstate New York’s newest Greek yogurt factory opened its doors in Batavia, Monday. The factory is a joint venture between Pepsi and German dairy giant, the Theo Muller Group. The Muller Quaker Dairy Plant is touted as a shot in the arm for the dairy industry in western New York.

Byrne Dairy to join growing NY yogurt industry

Matt Richmond — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:51:00 +0000

The yogurt industry in upstate New York is getting attention as a bright spot in the region's lackluster economy. Now, Byrne Dairy is will be joining other companies in this growing agribusiness.

Agriculture still big business in New York state

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:38:52 +0000

Farms still drive New York state's economy, according to a report from the New York State Comptroller's office, which outlines just how important agriculture is to the state's economy.

Yogurt summit results in regulation change

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:30:06 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced he is loosening some environmental regulations so that dairy farmers can more easily own more cows. The news came at the first ever yogurt summit convened by Cuomo at the state Capitol.

Greek yogurt helps boost the dairy industry and upstate's economy

Katie Gleitsmann — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Greek-style yogurt now accounts for about a quarter of all yogurt sales in the United States. Much of it is made in upstate New York, where this low-tech industry is having a big economic impact.