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Dairy is hard to replace for childhood nutrition

Babies can begin eating dairy products such as yogurt and soft cheeses at a very early age.

March 9, 2025

The importance of dairy consumption during childhood has been in the press for years. Ongoing research is revealing that the need begins before birth at conception. While in the womb, a mother’s nutritional state and lifestyle habits help shape the child’s future health.

Harris Teeter adds Lifeway's ProBugs Organic Kefir at 250 stores

December 13, 2024

ProBugs kefir for kids is made with organic whole milk, plus Lifeway's signature 12 live and active probiotic cultures.

Silk introduces first beverage for children

October 29, 2024

Silk Kids is the brand's first plant-based beverage made with an oatmilk blend crafted for children ages five and up.

Nutrition in early childhood sets the stage for lifelong health

Dairy processors have an opportunity to showcase the benefits of dairy foods for children’s early life stages and for children overall.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 3, 2021

The foundation for healthy eating starts early, as research continues to show nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life has far-reaching impacts on children's ability to succeed in both school and life.

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.

Improving access to healthful dairy foods takes on priority status

A significant number of kids and families don’t have adequate access to milk and other dairy foods.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

June 6, 2018

A significant number of kids and families don’t have adequate access to milk and other dairy foods.

Studies say whole dairy milk is best for children

Science reveals that whole milk helps combat childhood obesity

Sharon Gerdes

February 6, 2018

Formulating dairy products for children can be tricky. Two essential ingredients are a clean label and a clever package, possibly adorned with Disney or Star Wars characters.