On Sept. 23, Danone offered to pay some $283 million — $25 per share — to purchase the 76.6% of Lifeway Foods it didn't own. The plan was rejected.CEO Julie Smolyansky talks about the company's history and success with Dairy Foods.

This year, I am celebrating 25 years as a consultant to the U.S. dairy industry, and 20 years as a columnist for Dairy Foods magazine. 

Whether it is your favorite spoonable or drinkable yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese spread, or a sour cream-topped baked potato, we all enjoy eating cultured products. However, we often overlook their potential as ingredients in many of the foods we enjoy every day.  

Three-in-four WIC participants concerned with the USDA proposal, Morning Consult survey reveals.

Calcium, D vitamins and protein are all derived from one source.

FDA’s proposed “healthy” rule begins to embrace dairy, but many healthy dairy products are excluded.

Suppliers are keeping pace with evolving processor and shopper demands for flavorful products that emphasize wellness and visual appearance.