Dairy

On April 9-11, 2013, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) had their bi-annual meeting in Portland, OR. Albert Straus attended the meeting to share his thoughts on GMO testing and verification and the certified organic label. …

Dairy products are basking in the spotlight as their health halo extends with functional properties and yogurt popularity, according to What's in Store, the annual trends report of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association™ (IDDBA). …

Gov, Bob McDonnell announced that The WhiteWave Foods Company will invest $69.8 million to expand its operation in the town of Mount Crawford in Rockingham County. The plant currently manufactures Silk®, Horizon Organic®, International Delight® and LAND O LAKES® products. …

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Division of Food and Nutrition Director Rose Tricario and New York Jets offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson took part in an informative and fun nutrition education program at Paterson School No. 2 on Wednesday, April 17 – the school’s prize for being one of the past year’s winners of the Eat Right, Move More contest. …

FAGE Total, the number one yogurt brand in Greece, launched the FAGE Total Fill the Fridge Challenge with chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Bobby Flay.  The first celebrity cook-off that consumers control, the FAGE Total Fill the Fridge Challenge allows participants the opportunity to challenge Bobby Flay to create six unique and inspiring recipes using their favorite ingredients and FAGE Total. …