Dairy

Odwalla, Inc. is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage in 12-oz and 32-oz bottles, with "enjoy by" dates prior to and including 23 MAY 2012, because of reports from consumers allergic to peanuts and/or tree nuts experiencing severe allergic reactions after consuming this beverage. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts and/or tree nuts may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. …

More than 600 Organic Valley farmer-owners, half of whom hail from the Midwest, and several of whom came from as far away as California and Maine, converged in La Crosse, Wis. for the cooperative’s annual meeting activities Thursday, March 29 through Saturday, March 31. Event highlights include a keynote speech by Kathleen Merrigan, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, and an awards banquet during which Organic Valley rewarded its farmers for quality and commitment to organic and recognized the next generation of young organic farmer-leaders with “Generation Organic” awards.
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Following the March 29th announcement that the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) will assume management of the REAL® Seal, the Cheese Importers Association of America (CIAA) issued a news release alleging that this change in management of the REAL® Seal program will violate a law requiring the imposition of fees on imported dairy products. …

French dairy giant Danone was caught out by the sudden success of creamy, protein-rich Greek yoghurt among health-conscious U.S. consumers, dismissing it as a fad. …

Plugra® European-Style Butter introduces the Plugra Gourmet Club. Members of the Gourmet Club receive everything from a guide on starting a dinner club and chef-created recipes to demonstration videos from the featured chefs in their restaurants, drink pairings and even decor tips. It is a single source where food enthusiasts can join together, gain knowledge and celebrate their passion for food. …