For decades, the federal government has worked to ensure all Americans are “food secure,” which simply means that everyone — regardless of economic circumstances — should have enough food to eat. 

According to the Alliance for Science, approximately 10% percent of Americans over the age of 18 identify as a vegan or vegetarian as of January 2022. 

Butter and creamers might not land a starring role on the plate or in the bowl like their cheese and ice cream dairy cousins, but they are important and versatile supporting actors.

Vermont Creamery’s processing facilities look a little bit different today than they did 38 years ago when the company was founded as a two-person artisan operation (see the processor profile). 

Last year at this time, Dairy Foods had good news to share about the ready-to-drink juice/juice drink categories. 

Dairy product manufacturers in five Midwestern states may prepare now to apply for a new $1 million round of grants to be administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA).

The company and its team of ‘bettermakers’ are aiming for responsible growth while doubling down on their positive impact.

On May 25, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the U.S. government’s announcement that it would once again initiate consultations, the first step in a formal dispute settlement case, over Canada’s continued manipulation of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in violation of Canada’s commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The best and the worst parties share a few characteristics. They both involve a few questionable decisions and an element of surprise — and they don’t end until the authorities show up.

This year's Real California Milk Excelerator, created in partnership with New York-based innovation consultancy VentureFuel Inc., brings a new, expansive focus to accelerate any dairy-based product — from traditional consumer food and beverage items to textiles, haircare and beyond.