Milk supplies available for cheese manufacturing have increased and cheese plants are working additional hours to accommodate the increased volumes Midwest farm milk production is increasing steadily, and California milk production is slowly building.

Dairy Foods editors selected the 10 best dairy products of 2012. If you don't like these selections, then vote for your favorites from among all 25 nominated foods and beverages.

British journalist Geoff Platt found 10 noteworthy dairy foods and beverages at SIAL, the Paris show devoted to food and beverages.

Class I demand continues to be very strong in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, limiting manufacturing milk supplies. California milk output trends continue to indicate steady to slightly higher gains. Processing plants are running at manageable levels and no issues are expected over the Thanksgiving holiday period. Conditions have been ideal for milk production across Arizona and total output is increasing on a weekly basis. 

Two milk-based beverages join donuts on a new seasonal menu at Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop restaurants. 

France's cheese industry says that with many goat cheeses marketed to look like French chevre – it is difficult to know what a cheese's origin is, unless one checks the back label. The "Original Chevre" campaign includes cheese tastings in major cities throughout the United States.