The bill allows schools to provide students with a variety of fluid milk options, which can now include flavored and unflavored organic or conventional whole, 2%, 1%, skim and lactose-free milk.
Tne new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) affirms dairy products' central role in federal nutrition recommendations, recommends Americans consume three servings of dairy each day, including whole milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products.
Yogurt consumption showed the strongest overall growth followed by cottage cheese and regular ice cream in 2024. Cheese consumption remained unchanged from a record high the previous year.
With U.S. milk production expected to grow 15 billion pounds by the end of the decade and dairy consumption and export demand rising as consumers seek out wholesome protein and nourishment, dairy processors have undertaken more than 50 individual building projects between 2025 and early 2028.
