Consumption Of Cheese & Fermented Dairy Associated With Lower Diabetes Risk

October 22, 2012 Dairy Research Institute

A large prospective study involving eight European countries investigated the association of total dairy product consumption and different types of dairy products with the incidence of type 2 diabetes.

Nutrient-Rich Milk Plays Key Role In A Healthy Vegetarian Diet

October 22, 2012 National Milk Mustache

Experts agree that a well-planned vegetarian diet can be healthful and nutritious but vegetarians need to pay particular attention to protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12 in their diets, according to the nation's nutrition advice, MyPlate. Millions of vegetarians turn to milk for many of these key nutrients – including protein, calcium and vitamin B12.

Absence Of A Farm Bill Could Quickly Affect Dairy Consumers Nationwide

With milk prices low and feed costs high, the folks at Greenbacker Dairy Farm in Durham have found themselves receiving some financial assistance over the past several months, along with dairies across the country, in the form of a federal farm subsidy.

Westby Creamery Receives Top Honors For Three Products

October 19, 2012 Stacy Brogan, WXOW

At the recent 2012 Wisconsin Dairy Products Association World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest held in Madison, WI, Westby Cooperative Creamery took home three 1st Place Awards.

IDFA Weighs In On Proposed FDA Studies Of Nutrient Content Claims

The Food and Drug Administration aims to study whether fortification and labeling of certain snack foods could cause consumers to believe they could substitute these products for more nutritious foods to ensure a nutritionally sound diet. The agency wants to measure consumer responses to nutrient content claims on the labels of snack foods, such as cookies, carbonated beverages and candy, and has solicited comments on its research plan.