Kraft Foods plans to discontinue its Milk Bite granola bar snacks in early 2013 and Nestle USA has discontinued its Skinny Cow Shakes and Wonka premium ice cream for 2013.

Dairy Foods editors selected the 10 best dairy products of 2012. If you don't like these selections, then vote for your favorites from among all 25 nominated foods and beverages.

British journalist Geoff Platt found 10 noteworthy dairy foods and beverages at SIAL, the Paris show devoted to food and beverages.

Two milk-based beverages join donuts on a new seasonal menu at Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop restaurants. 

The research firm Beijing Shenong says organic milk accounts for less than 1% of the total. Among the reasons: The cost of an organic farm is high. 

Barbara O’Brien, president of the checkoff-funded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, said fluid milk “is now at a crossroads” following four decades of declining sales.

“There are solutions,” O’Brien said. “But we need the will and commitment (of the industry) to carry them out.”