Dairy alternatives have exploded in popularity in the past few years. Despite their rising status, the global consumption of real dairy products remains strong, according to new research from Minneapolis-based Cargill.

U.S. dairy ingredients meet demands for recognizable and understandable ingredient lists in popular applications and recipes.

In honor of David Letterman's last show, I present 'The Top 10 Indications Your Dairy Product Is A Hit.'

Dean Foods Co. says its new DairyPure brand is the first national branded fresh white milk.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are undergoing a revision in 2015, and drafts indicate the advisory committee will — for the first time — consider environmental impacts of food production as part of the criteria for food recommendations. 

A line of Australian Cheddar from Old Croc, distributed by Trugman-Nash LLC, Millburn, N.J., is made with certified non-GMO ingredients.

Volpi Foods, St. Louis, introduced Roltini, gourmet salumi and mozzarella cheese sticks.

Kraft Foods, Northfield, Ill., added new spicy flavors in its shredded, chunk and string cheese varieties.