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America’s hunger games

America, our land of amber waves of grain and ample milk production, produces plenty of food. We’re obese. And yet we’re hungry.

James Carper

May 10, 2012

Milk production has increased 15% in the 10 years from 2002 to 2011. And 2012 is off to a good start, with production in the first quarter up 5.2% compared to the same period a year ago. Total cheese production (excluding cottage cheeses) rose 3.6% in 2010 to 10.4 billion pounds, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Italian varieties (at 4.42 billion pounds) rose 5.8%, and American-type cheese increased 1.7%, accounting for 41% of total cheese production. Clearly, America’s dairy processors are productive.

Keep Polishing That Healthy Halo

James Carper

April 10, 2012

Dairy processors do not have a problem on the order of pink slime, but they still have to vigorously defend the nutritional value of their products.

Chocolate milk is nature's sports drink

The carbohydrates in chocolate milk provide usable energy and help to replenish glycogen stores.

Gregory Miller

March 13, 2012

Chocolate milk has been in the news recently — and part of that focus has been on its popularity as a recovery beverage for elite professional and endurance athletes.

How to reduce sodium levels in cheese

Reducing sodium levels will require masking agents and metallic/bitter blockers to eliminate the off-flavors caused by potassium-based salt substitutes.

Sharon Gerdes

March 13, 2012

High levels of dietary sodium can increase blood pressure. But the health consequences of population-wide sodium reduction are still the subject of some debate. Americans consume on average 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily.

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Athletes promote chocolate milk in new campaign

March 12, 2012

The group behind the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign unveiled an all-new, fully-integrated program highlighting that what athletes do after strenuous exercise can make a dramatic difference in how they feel and perform during the next workout. The new REFUEL | "got chocolate milk?™" campaign, backed by a podium-topping team of athletes – including USA Basketball Men's National Team member Carmelo Anthony, twelve-time swimming medalist Dara Torres, five other 2012 USA Swimming Team medal hopefuls, plus 2010 Ironman® World Champion Mirinda Carfrae – shows how refueling with chocolate milk can play an important role during an athlete's after-workout ritual.

Trend in nondairy beverages is vitamin-enhanced formula

February 16, 2012

New research finds that 100% juices could have protective health benefits similar to those of whole fruits. Contributor Stephanie Hildebrandt also uncovers flavor trends in nondairy beverages, which is vital information for dairy processors who also process juices and teas

California dairy group promotes nutrition in schools

February 16, 2012

Jenn and Len Jocson were used to their nine-year-old son Josiah’s picky eating habits. Chicken and pizza were the norm. When Josiah went back to school in the fall, they were quite surprised when he suddenly asked for foods from all five food groups.

Using fatty acids in dairy foods

February 16, 2012

We need dietary fat. Milk naturally contains fat. So let’s better understand the facts on fat and communicate this to consumers instead of trying to dodge the topic. After all, dairy foods are in a unique situation when it comes to fatty acid profile, as research shows that all fatty acids are not created equal.