Last month, Rep. David Vitter (R-LA) introduced a bill to reauthorize the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact and form new compacts in several other regions of the nation.
Kraft’s Earnings Up Kraft Foods Inc. reported a quarterly earnings jump of 9.8% last month thanks to higher shipments and savings from its acquisition of cookie maker Nabisco. The nation’s
Dean Gets Aseptic Approval Dean Foods’ Morningstar division has won FDA approval to extend the shelf life of its Hershey’s flavored Milks and Shakes and Folgers Jakada to 180 days
FDA plans to allow companies to make certain health claims for foods even though the stated health benefits may still be the subject of scientific debate.
Farm Bill Offers Producers Relief USDA has taken a number of actions recently under the 2002 Farm Bill that affect the dairy industry. Among them, the creation of a new