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PETALUMA, Calif., (February 29, 2024) A groundbreaking practice-based incentive program —which is among the first of its kind from a dairy processor— supports its supplying organic dairy farms in achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

PETALUMA, Calif., (January 22, 2024) Kefir is a cultured, fermented milk beverage similar to yogurt, but with a drinkable consistency and more tangy taste.

PETALUMA, Calif., (May 11, 2023) — The FDA is now recommending that alternative milk products with the word “milk” in their names, and which have a nutrient composition different from dairy milk, include a voluntary nutrition statement explaining how the product stacks up to animal-derived milk.

PETALUMA, Calif., (March 6, 2023) — Just in time for spring weather ahead, Straus Family Creamery introduces two new premium organic ice cream flavors: Lemon Cookie and Caramel Swirl at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim this week.

PETALUMA, Calif., (Nov 3, 2022)—Straus Family Creamery, a certified organic creamery whose mission is to sustain family farms and revitalize rural communities, organized the newly formed group named Western Organic Dairy Farming Crisis Coalition.

PETALUMA, Calif., (May 9, 2022)—Straus Family Creamery Founder and CEO Albert Straus’ goal of a carbon-neutral dairy farming model on his farm by 2023 is one step closer.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., and KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, (May 6, 2022 ) — Blue Ocean Barns announced today that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has authorized commercial use of the company's seaweed-based supplement as a digestive aid for cattle.

PETALUMA, Calif., (October 27, 2021) — Straus Family Creamery’s founder Albert Straus and seaweed-supplement maker Blue Ocean Barns demonstrated a dramatic climate change solution, reducing dairy cows’ enteric methane emissions an average of 52 percent, and as much as 90 percent.

PETALUMA, Calif., (June 8, 2021) – Straus Family Creamery, the first 100 percent organic creamery in the United States, has moved its production plant from its original home of 27 years in Marshall to a new facility in Rohnert Park.

PETALUMA, Calif. (April 21, 2021) — Straus Family Creamery announces the evolution in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with BMW Group.

PETALUMA, Calif., (April 6, 2021) – As the nation’s hospitality industry and its farm suppliers move toward pandemic recovery, Straus Family Creamery reintroduces its Organic Barista® Milk product line after limiting production to a narrower assortment during the first 12 months of the pandemic.

PETALUMA, Calif. – ( September 23, 2020 ) – Straus Family Creamery publishes its annual Sustainability Report to a public audience in its tenth year of reporting through the Sustainable Food Trade Association.

PETALUMA, Calif.,( November 20, 2019) — Straus Family Creamery announces a collaboration between its Founder and CEO Albert Straus’ organic dairy farm and BMW Group.

PETALUMA, Calif., (November 12, 2019) — Straus Family Creamery, the first 100 percent certified organic creamery in the United States, announces that its creamery in Marshall and its offices and warehouse in Petaluma were awarded TRUE® Zero Waste Certification at the Gold level.

PETALUMA, Calif., (September 19, 2019) — Organic dairy pioneer Straus Family Creamery is proud to welcome three new rural West Marin farms as independent organic milk suppliers to the Straus brand.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., (May 14, 2019) – The Gourmandise School of Sweets & Savories and Straus Family Creamery announce a partnership in which The Gourmandise School will use Straus’ minimally processed organic dairy products in its culinary classes.

ANAHEIM, Calif., (March 6, 2019) — Straus Family Creamery, a pioneer in sustainable organic dairy farming practices, introduces three new flavors for ice cream aficionados who care about the origin, quality, and taste of their dairy products.

PETALUMA, Calif., (February 7, 2019) — Straus Family Creamery announces a year-long celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary to highlight its significant impact in the organic farming and organic food movement.

PETALUMA, Calif., (September 10, 2018) – Albert Straus, founder and CEO of Straus Family Creamery will demonstrate how carbon farming and climate-positive agricultural practices can reverse climate change during two key speaking panels this week.

PETALUMA, Calif., (July 25, 2018) – Straus Family Creamery introduces its Organic Extra Rich Barista® Milk for specialty coffee and tea industry professionals who care as much about the origin of their dairy as they do their coffee beans and tea leaves.

PETALUMA, Calif., (June 11, 2018) – Straus Family Creamery, a trailblazer in the organic foods movement, has been honored with Ecovia Intelligence’s inaugural Sustainable Food Award in the Sustainability Pioneer category.

PETALUMA, Calif., (April 21, 2018) – Straus Family Creamery, an organic farming and business trailblazer, announces several ongoing sustainability initiatives leading up to Earth Day.

ANAHEIM, Calif., (March 8, 2018) – Straus Family Creamery is recognized for leadership in the creation of great-tasting organic dairy products, mission-driven initiatives, and influence in innovative, sustainable organic farming practices at the 38th annual Natural Products Expo West & Engredea.

PETALUMA, Calif., (December 11, 2017) –  A new study from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) examines the flaws in single-trait label claims, noting that no single label meets the comprehensive requirements of the organic label while lacking in clarity around labels such as ‘natural’ and ‘transitional’ cause consumers further confusion.