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.

Spring pea tart with Straus Organic Whole Milk European Style Plain Yogurt

Puff Pastry Tart with Whipped Ricotta, Fava Beans, and Peas

Spring has arrived, and this Puff Pastry Tart is the perfect way to celebrate it. @PastrywithJenn layers whipped ricotta and our Organic Whole Plain European-Style Yogurt for an extra-creamy base, then tops it with fava beans and peas for a tart that’s as beautiful as it is effortless.

Top-down view of ingredients on a wooden cutting board, including a container of Straus Organic Nonfat Greek Yogurt, frozen mixed berries, chocolate chips, coconut oil, gelatin powder, salt, and a whisk.

High-Protein Greek Yogurt Berry Cups

This creamy, dessert-inspired yogurt cup packs 40 grams of protein to power your morning or curb an afternoon craving. Made with Straus Organic Nonfat Greek Yogurt—slowly cultured and traditionally strained with no gums or stabilizers—it’s blended with vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and berries, then topped with dark chocolate and flaky sea salt for a simple, satisfying treat.

Grilled yogurt-marinated chicken skewers served with fresh herbs, charred lemon halves, and a bowl of yogurt dip beside a container of Straus Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt.

Yogurt Spiced Marinated Chicken Skewers with Herb Salad

A dinner we’re dreaming about: Yogurt-spiced marinated chicken skewers topped with fresh herbs and smoky charred lemons — all made better with our Organic Whole Milk Greek Yogurt. Ultra-thick, perfectly tangy, and packed with probiotics and protein, it creates a rich, flavorful marinade that keeps every bite tender and juicy. Serve with an extra spoonful of yogurt for dipping and a bright squeeze of charred lemon to bring it all together.

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.

Straus Family Creamery Welcomes Valley View Dairy As A New Organic Milk Supplier

PETALUMA, Calif. – Straus Family Creamery is proud to welcome Valley View Dairy, operated by Eugene and Christine Camozzi and family, to its network of organic family farms, continuing its mission to support sustainable dairy farming and strengthen rural communities in Northern California.

Albert Straus Receives Organic Trade Association’s Organic Lifetime Achievement Award

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.

Windfall Bio Validates Methane-to-Value Solution in Successful Pilot with Straus Family Creamery

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.

Straus Family Creamery Welcomes Bordessa Family Dairies as New Organic Milk Supplier

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. 

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. 

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.

Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT)

In the early 1970s, development plans for the Tomales Bay region posed a threat to the long tradition of family farming. Two early environmentalists, Phyllis Faber and Albert Straus’ mother, Ellen Straus, decided to fight, so they co-founded the Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT), a private, member-supported non-profit organization dedicated to permanently preserving Marin County farmland for agricultural use.

Center For Food Safety (CFS)

For more than twenty years, CFS has been at the forefront of organizing a powerful food movement that fights the industrial model while promoting organic, ecological, and sustainable alternatives.

Non-GMO Project

Non-GMO Project

The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder collaboration committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices.

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.