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Health & Wellness

Dietary Guidelines for Americans a huge boost for dairy industry

Dairy is ready to meet the needs of consumers.

March 9, 2026

The new DGA emphasizes the need for 1.2-1.6 grams of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight daily, nearly doubling past recommendations. It advises including a variety of protein sources from both animals and plants, while dairy remains a valuable nutritional option for all ages.

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Dairy Detective

Innovation essential to continued growth of milk

Lactose-free milk, UHT milk and flavored products driving sales.

Sonali Raghunath

January 16, 2026

Milk has been a basis of nutrition for centuries, but the modern fluid milk industry faces challenges in maintaining its heritage while adapting to changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability issues. The future of milk presents both opportunities and challenges, as noted by Sonali Raghunath.

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Health & Wellness

The ABCs of GLP-1s: Good Things Come in Small Packages

Dairy provides many of the answers consumers are seeking.

Mary Wilcox

January 12, 2026

As the new year begins, many are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for weight loss. While effective, these medications can cause nutritional deficiencies, making dairy a vital source of protein and nutrients.

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Dairy Foods State of the Industry

2025 State of the Dairy Industry

Several categories enjoyed significant strength in the past year.

November 10, 2025

Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For this year’s theme, we tap into the music industry where the music scene meets the dynamic world of dairy and dairy alternatives.

Darigold expands its organic products, capabilities

The additions include Darigold FIT milk in an organic variety.

November 3, 2020

Seattle-based Darigold Inc. announced an expansion of its organic pool of Northwest farms and an expansion of its broad-based organic capabilities and product offerings.

Horizon Organic creates milk designed for young children

Horizon Organic Growing Years was developed in partnership with pediatricians.

November 6, 2019

Horizon Organic, a Broomfield, Colo.-based brand of Danone North America, debuted Horizon Organic Growing Years, a whole milk created specifically for children ages 1 to 5.

Dairy Farmers of America brand introduces line of blended milk beverages

The offering from Live Real Farms features lactose-free dairy combined with almonds or oats.

September 6, 2019

Minneapolis-based Live Real Farms, a brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., introduced Dairy Plus Milk Blends — a line of blended beverage options that combine lactose-free dairy with almonds or oats.

Organic Valley reformulates Fuel protein shakes

The line now has 50% less sugar.

August 28, 2019

Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., reformulated its Fuel protein shakes, which are packed with organic protein and essential nutrients.

Borden launches nutritionally enhanced milk for kids

Kid Builder is available in strawberry and chocolate flavors.

August 23, 2019

Dallas-based Borden launched Kid Builder: its first 2% no-sugar-added milk geared for kids. According to the company, the offering has 50% more protein (13 grams per 240-milliliter serving) and calcium (490 milligrams per 240-milliliter serving) than regular milk.

Organic Valley releases organic ultrafiltered milk

The lactose-free milk has 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk.

July 23, 2019

Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., introduced Ultra, the first organic ultrafiltered milk available nationally. According to the cooperative, the milk has 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk.