Dairy Foods Blog

New FDA Nutrition Facts Label gives dairy foods an edge over nondairy alternatives

June 23, 2016

In head-to-head comparisons, nutrient-dense dairy foods beat their analog counterparts. Perhaps the new FDA labeling requirements will help the dairy industry to push back against claims by plant-based products.

Milk 2.0

Dairy brands must develop foods, beverages for health-conscious millennials

As millennials reach for healthier on-the-go options to accommodate their busy lifestyles, they’re seeking substitutions to traditional dietary staples – particularly milk.

Chris Gretchko

June 15, 2016

The dairy industry must take a close look at the consumption habits and behaviors of millennials. Then, it must develop dairy products that keep the industry and its products relevant.

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Here’s my idea to end milk’s brand-identity crisis

Enlisting big CPG brands as partners is the key to stabilizing the decline in white milk consumption.

Jeff Manning

June 13, 2016

Listen up dairy industry: Unless we embrace a fundamental strategic change, the only white milk that will be consumed in the United States will be out of a baby bottle or a Starbucks cup.

U.S. dairy industry opposes WHO proposal to limit milk consumption by children

U.S. dairy processors and producers cannot ignore proposals by the United Nations, rules by the European Union and actions by our trading partners.

James Carper

May 8, 2016

At issue is a World Health Organization proposal written in January that seeks to prohibit the promotion of milk and milk products to children under the age of three. In April, The National Milk Producers Federation (representing dairy farmers) and the International Dairy Foods Association (representing dairy processors) urged members of Congress to insist upon a more thorough analysis of the proposal.

When it comes to GMO ingredients, just label them

Consumers want to know what is in the food they buy. Get out in front of the GMO labeling issue and be transparent about the ingredients you use.

James Carper

April 8, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Big Business in the United States is against regulation. Except when a law protects its own interests. Case in point: food processors and ingredient labeling.

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Ban the bombast

My message to the dairy industry is: Make Dairy Great Again

Somebody once offered me a glass of soy milk. I spit it out. It was so low-energy. Same with almond and rice milk.

James Carper

February 26, 2016

Cruising the caucuses left me bushed and the constant bus travel made my driver John car-sick. I charged some rube-i-os a fee-or-ino for my autograph. I’m going to win because I hold the trump card.

Dairy processors: here are 5 actions you can take in response to the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans

James Carper

February 18, 2016

The new guidelines support the consumption of reduced-fat dairy products. It is up to dairy marketers to figure out how to convince American adults to eat more. They fall short of the recommended three daily servings.

CEO viewpoint

Why I’m optimistic about milk’s prospects in 2016

Sales of flavored milk are growing, as are those of whole milk. Innovation is reinvigorating the category, and plant-based milk alternatives are facing scrutiny by the media and consumers.

Gary Aggus

January 18, 2016

Gary Aggus, the chairman of the board of MilkPEP lays out four important priorities for the fluid milk industry to address in 2016.

4 New Year’s resolutions for dairy processors

James Carper

January 15, 2016

You owe it to your employees and shareholders to grow your business by finding new customers, developing new foods and promoting dairy products to consumers.

Jim Carper's holiday card to the dairy industry

James Carper

December 11, 2015

Quaff an egg nog, dip a chip. Eat as much as you are able from the overloaded buffet table. Mix and mingle. Just say ‘hi.’ Celebrate the days gone by.