NEWS and Resources

Welcome to our Resource Library!

Learn about Straus Family Creamery’s mission-driven initiatives, what the media is saying about us, and the continually evolving world of sustainable practices, organic farming, and environmental stewardship; plus culinary tips, recipes, and various content including our annual sustainability reports. Downloadable infographics will be  available soon.

Welcome to our Resource Library!

Learn about Straus Family Creamery’s mission-driven initiatives, what the media is saying about us, and the continually evolving world of sustainable practices, organic farming, and environmental stewardship; plus culinary tips, recipes, and various content including our annual sustainability reports. Downloadable infographics will be  available soon.

Recipes

Find recipes developed for the home cook from Straus Family Creamery, friends, and collaborations.

Phyllo Milk Pie Recipe

Pumpkin Ruffled Milk Pie

Welcome the fall season with this delicious phyllo pie using pumpkin-spice infused Straus half-and-half, premium butter, and whipping cream.

Enchiladas Suizas

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with one of Edith Galvez’ favorites. Made extra silky with Straus Organic Heavy Whipping Cream for a glossy, velvety sauce.

Makrut Olive Oil Cake

This Makrut olive oil cake is a true celebration of seasonal flavors, elevated by the richness of Straus Organic Dairy. Baked with our Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt and Organic European-Style Butter, the cake is crowned with a scoop of Organic Vanilla Bean Super Premium Ice Cream and finished with a silky mango pastry cream made from Straus Organic Heavy Whipping Cream. Bright citrus, lush mango, and creamy vanilla come together in every bite—a dessert so irresistible, not a single plate was left behind.

Blog

Our blog consists of news we find important and select content from our published newsletter and other sources.

What Are Some Organic Cream-Top Milk Benefits?

Discover the benefits of organic cream-top milk—minimally processed, rich in nutrients, and full of authentic flavor. Learn why this natural dairy choice deserves a spot in your fridge.

Hello San Ramon Farmers’ Market!

We are delighted to join the group of excellent farmers, ranchers, growers, and other producers at the San Ramon Farmers’ Market at City Center Bishop Ranch in the Tri-Valley!

Media Coverage

Find out the latest news and interesting stories about Straus Family Creamery from top-tier media outlets to trade publications, and more.

Press Releases

Journalists, reporters, writers, and other members of the media can find our press releases covering farming innovations, sustainability, new products, and more.

WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 16, 2025) The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has honored Albert Straus, founder of Straus Family Creamery and a second-generation organic dairy farmer, with its prestigious Organic Lifetime Achievement Award.
SAN MATEO, Calif., (June 12, 2025) Windfall Bio, a leader in methane-to-value solutions, today announced the successful completion of a pilot in Petaluma, California, with Straus Family Creamery and Correia Family Dairy, one of Straus’s twelve supplying organic dairy farms.
PETALUMA, Calif. (April 23, 2025) – Straus Family Creamery is proud to welcome Bordessa Family Dairies to its network of organic family farms, furthering the company’s mission to revitalize rural communities and support sustainable family farming. 
PETALUMA, Calif., (January 28, 2025) – The new cookie dough flavor is the third Straus ice cream cookie flavor, joining Lemon Cookie and Cookies & Cream, which are also gluten-free.

Educational RESOURCES

Part of our mission is to support family farming and revitalize rural communities everywhere through advocacy and education. We hope you find these farming, environmental, sustainability, and Non-GMO resources beneficial. 

Marin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA)

Marin Organic Certified Agriculture (MOCA)

MOCA is the organic certification agency within Marin County’s Agricultural Commissioner’s office. MOCA was created and inspired by the community it serves: local growers, livestock producers, handlers, and consumers.

Sustainable Food Trade Action Council

Sustainable Food Trade Action Council

SFTA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to helping the organic food trade transition to more sustainable practices while raising the bar across the entire food industry.

Climate Collaborative

Climate Collaborative

Climate Collaborative is a group of concerned businesses from the natural products industry working collaboratively to catalyze bold action, amplify the voice of business, and promote sound policy to reverse climate change.

Sonoma Clean Power

Sonoma Clean Energy (SCP)

SCP serves the residents and businesses in Sonoma and Mendocino Counties clean energy from more renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar.

SustainablITY Reports

Straus Family Creamery’s annual Sustainability Reports capture our progress in agricultural innovation, climate change mitigation, and the advancement of our mission to help sustain family farms while protecting the planet, local economies, and the people who live and work in the community.