Dairy

General Mills said Yoplait is poised to make a comeback in the U.S., thanks in part to new Greek yogurts and lower prices on certain products. Industry analysts have questioned General Mills's ability to capitalize on the Greek yogurt trend because the company got into the game late; however, company executives said they're pleased with the results so far and noted that the product line is still in its early days. The company plans to launch 40 new yogurts this year, such as its 100-calorie Greek yogurt introduced in August. …

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today issued a consumer advisory for Co-jack, Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheddar, and Garlic Herb cheese and cheese curds produced by Turner Cheese Company located at1210 S. M-65, Whittemore, MI 48770. …

The Milk Processor Education Program is bringing back its successful Latte Love campaign to encourage women to develop a routine of making lattes at home so they will continue using milk throughout the day. Why lattes? Research shows that latte drinkers who already make lattes for themselves at home are more likely to make other coffee drinks using milk at home. Even better news for dairy consumption: women who make lattes at home are generally more avid milk drinkers than those who only buy lattes outside the home. …

The Rosa Brothers dairy farm in Hanford has been milking about one thousand cows a day, for more than sixty years. But the family-owned farm is now getting into the business of bottling and selling its own product. …

Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, today announced the Generation Organic™ 2012 “Who’s Your Farmer?” Tour, a three-week road trip kicking-off September 25 at Organic Valley’s headquarters in La Farge, Wis. The tour will journey through the heart of the Midwest, stopping at college campuses, farmers markets, farms and more, to educate and encourage consumers to get to know the people who produce their food. In honor of the United Nations declaring 2012 the “International Year of Cooperatives,” the tour’s primary stops also include food cooperatives throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. …