One of the first things Matt McClelland, CEO and executive vice president of Prairie Farms Dairy, proudly tells Dairy Foods during a visit to its Edwardsville, Ill.-based headquarters is, “I work for a bunch of dairy farmers. 

Checkoff-led consumer research indicates that people believe the digestive system and microbiome are important not just for gut health but also for immunity, and mental and metabolic health. 

With 25% milkfat, it’s a rich and creamy sour cream. 

West Babylon, N.Y.-based Nounós Creamery’s new probiotic strained yogurt is naturally packed with protein and billions of probiotics, including BB-12. Available in classic Plain and Vanilla Bean flavors, the new yogurt uses only natural, non-GMO ingredients.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 1 announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

Yaza is introducing American consumers to its traditional Mediterranean labneh — a versatile dairy product for spreading, dipping and more. And to keep up with consumer trends for sustainable packaging, the company is using Greiner Packaging’s K3 sustainable cardboard-plastic cup. 

Situated between Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., on Interstate 94 in a 7,000-resident town called Lake Mills lies Crystal Farms Dairy Co.’s plant. 

The cultured dairy product sector is becoming increasingly dynamic.

Edina, Minn.-based Crystal Farms Dairy Co., producer of high-quality cheese and butter with dairy sourced from Midwest farms, is known for its commitment to “Farm and Family” by recognizing the hard work of farmers to put food on families’ tables. 

Springfield Creamery, the maker of Nancy’s Probiotic Foods, unveiled a first-ever line of Organic Whole Milk Yogurt Pouches that will exclusively be available at Whole Foods Market before expanding to other retailers, the Eugene, Ore.-based company says.