Dairy

Greek yogurt lovers in Canada can't find Chobani on grocery store shelves anymore. As of a few weeks ago, the product no longer was available in Canada, Chobani Communications Manager Lindsay Kos said.

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Cheese production in Wisconsin ended two straight years of modest growth in 2012 with its strongest percentage gain in a decade, and Wisconsin increased its hold as the nation's top cheese producer. …

An analysis of beverage intake data over three decades from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 1976-1980, 1988-1994 and 2001-2006) found that milk was the primary contributor of calories and nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium in children ages <1 to 5. However, in 2001 to 2006, significantly fewer children consumed milk than in earlier years. …

Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center investigators at North Carolina State University used two online market research tools to predict the amount consumers were willing to pay for certain features of sour cream. The data revealed that the most important criteria driving consumer purchasing decisions was the fat content, followed by price, then brand name. …

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) has long been known for their annual conference held in downtown Chicago each April.  It is a meeting that is unique in the dairy industry – where over 750 attendees gather for a "can't-miss" opportunity to meet customers, suppliers and colleagues as well as learn about the key issues of the day.  This year, along with co-host, the American Butter Institute (ABI), they will be kicking off the meeting for the first time on Sunday evening, with a keynote speaker and a welcome reception, followed by two days of fantastic dairy industry panels. …