By anyone's measure, the impeachment process now unfolding in the U.S. Congress is making it more difficult to achieve legislative victories, even on issues that have support from both political parties.
Clean label is a trend that is here to stay. Some of the more common attributes associated with clean label include minimally processed, sustainable, simple and fewer ingredients, organic, non-GMO and "free from" claims regarding artificial colors and flavors, preservatives and more.
The National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) incorporated the requirements laid out in the Food Safety Moderation Act (FSMA) Preventive Control for Human Food (PCHF) rule into the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO)
Cheese is a very interesting food from a nutritional perspective. It typically is low in carbohydrates (or has none), is high in protein and is rich in key vitamins and minerals such as calcium and phosphorous.
Dairy foods, including dry dairy ingredients, provide one-fifth of the total daily protein intake for the average American. Amidst a crowded protein market, demand for dairy proteins continues to grow.
I recently received an email with the subject line: "A well-balanced diet consists of a taco in each hand … on the beach (can’t forget that vitamin D)." The line was memorable and highlighted the fact that modern consumers have some novel ideas about what constitutes a healthy diet.
Consumers are interested in food trends, including plant-based foods. While households may sometimes buy plant-based products, almost all still purchase dairy overall. That's a good thing, because not all proteins are equal.
There have been some interesting shifts in the global trade of dairy products that aren't apparent on the surface. Chinese milk-equivalent import growth slowed from 13% in the first quarter of 2019 to an estimated 1.7% in the second quarter.
The yogurt category includes a growing list of diverse products, many of which use dairy ingredients to contribute to their nutrition and overall sensory experience.
The dairy industry is urging policymakers to make four common-sense changes to benefit children, families participating in government-funded nutrition programs.
This fall, Congress will consider legislation to reauthorize federal child nutrition programs, including the school meals programs and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.