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.

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.

Slice of lemon yogurt tiramisu on a blue patterned plate beside a larger portion and a tub of Straus Organic Whole Milk European Style Plain Yogurt on a wooden table.

Lemon Yogurt Tiramisu

A zesty, fresh take on tiramisu – without any eggs! Our European Style yogurt adds body to the lemony filling with just the right amount of tanginess.

Overhead view of creamy baked macaroni and cheese served in a dark bowl and white baking dish, surrounded by Straus Family Creamery organic lightly salted European-style butter and organic milk on a wooden board.

Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

This butternut squash mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and perfect for cozy holiday gatherings. Made with our Organic Cream-Top Whole Milk, Organic Butter, and Organic Heavy Whipping Cream, the sauce is silky smooth with pure, full dairy flavor. Nutty brown butter, sweet roasted butternut squash, and fresh sage come together for a comforting, elevated take on classic mac and cheese.

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.

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. 

Straus Family Creamery Adds New Flavor to its Super Premium Organic Ice Cream Line: Gluten-Free Cookie Dough

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. 

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.

Just Label It

Just Label It

Just Label It is a national campaign consisting of more than 550 partner organizations that support a petition for the FDA to require all GE foods to be labeled as such.

California Certified Organic Farmers

California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF)

Founded in 1973, CCOF promotes and supports organic food and agriculture through a premier organic certification program, trade support, producer and consumer education, and political advocacy.

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.

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.