Did you know school lunch programs serve up more than just meals? They deliver essential nutrition to millions of kids! USDA data shows 77% of children from low-income households rely on school meals for their daily dairy intake, providing essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and potassium to growing bodies. From stronger bones to better heart health, every carton of milk, bite of cheese and cup of yogurt makes a difference. So let’s raise a toast ?? to #NationalNutritionMonth and fueling young bodies with the dairy foods they need to thrive.
关于我们
At AMPI, we make the dairy products that make some of the nation’s top brands. We know what we’re made of is just as important as what we make. Our core values -- commitment to quality, responsibility to others and determination to succeed -- guide us in all we do. More than 1,050 employees help move the milk produced on Upper Midwest member dairy farms to customers across the U.S. and around the world. We do this with a manufacturing network that processes milk into dairy products for retail, foodservice and food ingredient customers. AMPI employees touch all facets of the food chain, from the farm to the market. We're farmer-owned and Co-op Crafted, and our dairy cooperative reflects the values and commitment for which the Midwest is famous. AMPI offers rewarding jobs in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, information services, supply chain and more. Job positions will be posted as they become available. We'd love to have you join our team!
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https://www.ampi.com/
Associated Milk Producers Inc.的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 乳业
- 规模
- 1,001-5,000 人
- 总部
- New Ulm，MN
- 类型
- 私人持股
- 创立
- 1969
- 领域
- Milk marketing cooperative、dairy farmer member services、cheese、butter、powdered dairy products、supplier to food service, retail and food ingredient customers、cooperative和dairy manufacturing
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Associated Milk Producers Inc.员工
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Cheers to coming together and taking things to the next level in 2025!??? This week at our annual meeting, member-owners gathered to hear business updates, celebrate awards and draw inspiration from several great speakers, including keynote Jerrid Sebesta on living a #LifeUndeferred. They also had a chance to taste products featuring AMPI cheese, butter and powders, including some of our newest cheese innovations — Mango Habanero and Caramelized Onion. The enthusiasm and engagement from our dedicated dairy farm families reinforced what makes AMPI special. We're energized by the collaborative spirit and excited to make this our best year yet.
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We’re still buzzing from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) Dairy Forum in San Antonio, TX, which focused on the LIMITLESS future of the dairy industry! AMPI CEO and IDFA Cheese Board Vice Chair Sheryl Meshke played a key role in the event and joined The Dairy Download hosts Phil Plourd and Kathleen Noble Wolfley on the podcast (pictured). Sheryl shared a few of her own hot takes for dairy industry professionals: 1. Craft a shared industry vision as the world turns to us for growing dairy needs. 2. Invest in innovative approaches to grow dairy’s relevancy in diets here and abroad. 3. Educate policymakers, many of whom are new to Congress. Did you attend Dairy Forum? What was your top takeaway? #DairyForum #AMPIinAction
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AMPI is honored to receive the Governor's International Trade Award for Agriculture from the Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Sales Director Tony Busch, who has been instrumental in growing our global market footprint, accepted this prestigious award on behalf of our dairy farmer-owners and employee team at last week’s ceremony. As Tony shared, this recognition fuels our momentum as we continue building strong international partnerships and bring quality, Co-op Crafted dairy products to companies around the world. Thank you, Gov. Walz and the team at the Minnesota Trade Office, and congratulations to all honorees advancing Minnesota's vibrant role in global markets! Read more: https://bit.ly/40AjkID
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The United Nations has named 2025 the Year of Cooperatives, shining a spotlight on a business model that illustrates what people can accomplish through collaboration ?? At AMPI, we live this mission every day. Our cooperative consists of 850 farm families across six Midwestern states, collectively marketing 5.6 billion pounds of milk annually. We proudly embody the cooperative principles that make us unique: voluntary membership, democratic control, economic participation, autonomy, continuous education, collaboration and community commitment. For more than 50 years, we've created sustainable, award-winning dairy products for customers around the globe. Today, our seven manufacturing plants and more than 1,000 employees prove what's possible when we unite in a shared purpose. Cheers to the many cooperatives out there making a difference in our lives! Find out what being Co-op Crafted means to us: https://co-opcrafted.com/ #iyc2025 #coopsyear #cooperativesbuildabetterworld
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Cheese is undergoing a delicious transformation in 2025 and AMPI is cheering for it. "With the impact of COVID officially in the rear-view mirror, innovation is back. We aren’t just watching trends - we’re creating them," says Marshall Reece, AMPI Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing. Here are his top cheese trends to melt for in 2025: ?? Bold Flavor Inclusions. We're pushing boundaries in savory, sweet, and spicy profiles. A few of our new offerings include: - Caramelized Onion Monterey Jack - Black Peppercorn Gouda - Mango Habanero Monterey Jack Marshall notes that well-aged cheddars are also making a bold impact in retail cases, delivering more sophisticated flavors. ?? Global Comfort Food Expansion. Burgers and pizza are experiencing remarkable global growth, with new restaurants emerging in China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Our shreds and slices are designed to deliver exceptional meltability and flavor, transforming classic menu items into premium meals. What cheese trends have you excited for 2025? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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As a co-op, it's crucial to represent our members where important conversations are happening. AMPI Vice President of Marketing, Sarah Schmidt, spent last week doing just that in Washington, D.C. with some of the nation's leaders in food and dairy. ?
Vice President of Marketing at Associated Milk Producers Inc. | Lead Storyteller for Dinner Bell Creamery
Started December in D.C. meeting congressional leaders with fellow dairy champions from across the U.S. After a contentious election season, it was refreshing to sit down and visit with those playing an important role in how our nation works with and supports its farmers and food system. The production and consumption of food truly unites us all. Top topics of conversation included: * Extending the current farm (and food) bill, passing a new bill ASAP in the new Congress * Navigating upcoming trade conversations with awareness of the impact on dairy and all of ag * Expanding access to nutrient-rich, protein-packed, affordable, great-tasting dairy products to Americans Thanks to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) team for convening last week's dairy delegation. Let's keep the conversations going. And for my fellow dairy cattle genetics fans, yes, I did take a picture with a picture of Carlin-M Ivanhoe Bell. ?? Fun to visit with David Carlin at IDFA whose family bred the bull that would go on to have such a profound impact on the Holstein breed.
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Looking for a new role? Join the team that makes some of the nation's best butter and cheese at AMPI. We are now hiring for leadership roles across our manufacturing plants. ? Division Manager, Freeman, S.D. ? Plant Operations Manager, Paynesville, Minn. ? Plant Operations Manager, Jim Falls, Wis. View full job descriptions and apply today on our careers page: https://lnkd.in/dxzn-2p
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AMPI cheeses have placed in the top three of U.S. and world contests 52 times in the past five years. We know cheese. It’s what we do. See how we can support your brand's needs at the PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show Nov. 17-19. Find our dedicated team in Sky Hall F9213!
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AMPI board members and employees represented the co-op at Minnesota AgriGrowth Council's Food and Ag Summit last week in Minneapolis. This event is the ultimate networking event for food and ag businesses in the state, and we're proud to share that AMPI's President and CEO, Sheryl Meshke, chairs the council's board. AMPI attendees pictured from left, Sarah Schmidt, VP of Marketing; Steve Schlangen, board member, Albany, Minn.; Luke Schwager, controller; Brock Kline, chief financial officer; Tom Hoscheit, board member, Caledonia, Minn.; Mark Hamlett, board member, Aurora, Iowa; Joshua Dickmann, board member, Pierz, Minn.; Sheryl Meshke, president and CEO.
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