A food science professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, finds there is no convincing evidence to suggest that the consumption of raw milk provides any health benefits related to improved nutrition, lactose intolerance or better digestion.  

Nestle reported that first-half sales rose 4.5% to $43.8 billion. Haägen Dazs, Outshine and Coffee-mate performed well in North America.

Dairy Foods' 22nd annual Dairy 100 report identifies the largest dairy processors based in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Three companies are based in Canada and one in Mexico. Wisconsin is home to the most Dairy 100 firms (12), followed by California and Minnesota (each with 10).

In other international news, the second edition of the trade show Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 runs from Oct. 27 to 29 at Dubai World Trade Center.

A team of graduate students from North Carolina State University won first place in the National Dairy Council New Product Competition.

Speakers at the Membrane Technology Forum (membraneforum.com) in June presented important concepts and ideas in processing, from fundamentals of membrane technology to fouling and cleaning.

Agropur, the Canadian dairy cooperative with operations in the United States, grew its investment in machinery and equipment by 75% in the last year.

The Kraft Heinz Co. on Friday voluntarily recalled certain packages of Kraft Singles individually-wrapped cheese slices.