Dairy products strengthen health, while plant-based given edge in sustainability. Dairy products contain high-quality proteins — whey and casein — and the biological value of them is very high. Yet, consumer research shows that there is a difference in how consumers perceive sustainability between products.
These days, a trip to the grocery store can be very expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the food at home index rose 6.4% over the 12 months ending in November 2021 — the most significant 12-month increase since the period ending in December 2008.
On balance, the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans treat dairy foods favorably. Adults get their dairy from milk and yogurt, but they are not meeting the recommended three-a-day servings.
January 7, 2016
Eating more fat-free or low-fat forms of dairy would benefit most Americans, according to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released today by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture.
Join head judge Marianne Smukowski of the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research in evaluating cheese, ice cream, milk and other dairy foods and beverages.
April 18, 2015
The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association has issued a call for judges for its championship dairy product contest.
In a related survey, 83% of Americans believe that there is a lot they can do with food and nutrition to prevent illness.
February 2, 2015
Dairy foods from Land O’ Lakes, Sargento and Weight Watchers won Best New Product Awards from Better Homes and Gardens and the market research firm BrandSpark International.
Unit sales of whole milk declined slightly but dollar sales rose in the last year. Meanwhile, the larger low-fat milk category saw declines in dollars and units.