New research finds that 100% juices could have protective health benefits similar to those of whole fruits. Contributor Stephanie Hildebrandt also uncovers flavor trends in nondairy beverages, which is vital information for dairy processors who also process juices and teas
Jenn and Len Jocson were used to their nine-year-old son Josiah’s picky eating habits. Chicken and pizza were the norm. When Josiah went back to school in the fall, they were quite surprised when he suddenly asked for foods from all five food groups.
We need dietary fat. Milk naturally contains fat. So let’s better understand the facts on fat and communicate this to consumers instead of trying to dodge the topic. After all, dairy foods are in a unique situation when it comes to fatty acid profile, as research shows that all fatty acids are not created equal.
Whey components can do all this: promote infant gut health, improve body composition, create novel foods and affect brain function. Scientists at the 6th International Whey Conference shared their research.Milk is a complex biological food, which yields unique bioactive fractions that can be harvested via the whey stream.
While grocery shopping this weekend, I noticed a display in the back of the store where packaged chocolate chip cookies with orange and black chips were discounted almost 90% from their original price.
More than a century ago, the Nobel Prize-winning Russian immunologist Elie Metchnikoff linked the long, healthy life of Bulgarian peasants to their high intake of fermented dairy products containing lactic acid bacteria.
Consumers have hectic, complicated lives. The 2011 trends forecast by the Food Channel (in conjunction with Culturewaves, the International Food Futurist and Mintel International) states: “for years we talked about simplicity, sometimes under names like ‘local’ or ‘social consciousness’ or ‘green.’
Where’s the Beef? Red Meat, Whole Milk Consumption DropAmericans are eating less beef, drinking less whole milk and cutting back on ice cream. The drop in per capita consumption of
