Several unsuspecting shoppers at an Albertsons supermarket in Boise, Idaho, were recently in for a shock when they ventured into the dairy section to buy milk.

It’s 5:45 p.m. Elite sports climber Kai Lightner is walking down a bustling Kansas City street when his attention is arrested by something up above. He reaches for his milk, takes a drink, passes it to his mom and begins his ascent to the top of a 30-story building, where he comes face to face with a climbing wall.

Milk long has been known to have nine essential nutrients. But according to the Washington, D.C.-based Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), new research examined by FDA and a review of the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) by the National Academies show that milk is also a good source of zinc, potassium and selenium and an excellent source of iodine.

General Mills Big G cereal and the “got milk?” campaign from the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) announced a historic partnership designed to deliver even more fun along with the essential nutrition people need to fuel their mornings.

Year-round, and especially this year, the milk industry worked hard to get milk to those who needed it.

In celebration of National Dairy Month, Rosemont, Ill.-based Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and state and regional checkoff teams around the country will be showcasing dairy’s resilience and community impact during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retail purchasing behavior has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. As part of that shift, Americans have embraced milk — a staple already in 94% of homes — even more so than they typically do, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP).

Rani brings nearly 25 years of integrated marketing experience across consumer packaged goods companies and marketing agencies to the fluid milk promotion program.