Dairy products strengthen health, while plant-based given edge in sustainability. Dairy products contain high-quality proteins — whey and casein — and the biological value of them is very high. Yet, consumer research shows that there is a difference in how consumers perceive sustainability between products.

These days, a trip to the grocery store can be very expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the food at home index rose 6.4% over the 12 months ending in November 2021 — the most significant 12-month increase since the period ending in December 2008.

Eating more fat-free or low-fat forms of dairy would benefit most Americans, according to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released today by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture. 

A new cookbook titled “Living the Mediterranean Diet” would make a good gift for a foodie friend.

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association has issued a call for judges for its championship dairy product contest.

Dairy foods from Land O’ Lakes, Sargento and Weight Watchers won Best New Product Awards from Better Homes and Gardens and the market research firm BrandSpark International.

Unit sales of whole milk declined slightly but dollar sales rose in the last year. Meanwhile, the larger low-fat milk category saw declines in dollars and units. 

High atop Dairy Management Inc. headquarters, DMI staff rolled carts through the conference room and delivered food samples created by the students. It was like being in a dim sum restaurant, except there were no egg rolls, dumplings or noodle dishes. Instead, the judges tasted dairy-based treats with fanciful names like Mooofins, Easy Qurd and Whey-Go.