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The USDA has issued a call for nominations to serve on the board of the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board (also known as MilkPEP). Nominees for the regional positions must be active owners or employees of a fluid milk processor.

The holidays aren’t complete without a cup of hot cocoa. But families in need often miss out on milk. This holiday season, the milk industry can reach millions of Americans struggling with food insecurity.
 

Dairy brands are keeping up with changing consumer habits. Makers of cheeses and yogurts develop snacks. Milk adopts new flavors and portable formats. Ice cream makers face the toughest times as consumers find other foods to eat for dessert.

Food scientists seek alternative ingredients. A companion request for ‘all natural’ foods might require complex reformulation.

Nondairy beverage makers are adding flavors, like caramel to coffees and spices to teas. Sales of almond milks are up 16% in a year.

Butter churners wait in line for cream behind manufacturers of fluid products. With dairies making full-fat varieties of milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream, there is less cream available for butter.

Falling production, retail prices and sales aren’t helping creameries. Manufacturers look to flavors and healthier formulations to revive the category.

Cheesemakers grab hold of the snacking trend, creating hybrid products that appeal to consumers. Others focus on bold flavors, portion control and convenient packaging.

While yogurt shows off its diversity with innovative new products and ingredient uses, other cultured dairy, like cottage cheese and cream cheese put up a new fight.

Milk processors are finding success with limited-time flavors like mint chocolate chip and birthday cake. A national campaign focusing on protein hopes to keep milk front-and-center on the breakfast table.