Dairy

We currently maintain a long-term Neutral recommendation on Dean Foods Co. The company is a leading processor and distributor of milk and other dairy products in the U.S. as well as a leading manufacturer of various specialty food products. …

Man Dip has a six-month lease on life. That's about how long local grocery stores will give the spicy sausage and cheese dip, a new product from an unknown local entrepreneur, before they decide whether to keep it or dump it. But that's a lot farther than most other food startups make it in the highly competitive race for grocery shelf space. …

Del Bueno of Grandview, WA is recalling all 16oz. size packages of Queso Fresco Casero Fresh Cheese with a date stamp of Sept 14, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. …

Gov. Dave Heineman joined Nebraska dairy industry representatives to support a national program designed to encourage healthy food choices and physical activity for Nebraska school students. …

Dairy Council of California is bringing together National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (September) and National Eat Better, Eat Together Month (October) to offer one easy step toward improving our national health crisis. Because children who eat with their families have healthier diets, are less likely to be overweight and do better in school than their peers, Dairy Council of California is launching the Eat Better, Eat Together Family Meal Pledge on Facebook to encourage more balanced family meals. …