Dairy

Several U.S. senators introduced legislation last week that would require country-of-origin labeling for all dairy products. Imported products, such as cheese, are already required to indicate the country of production, but labeling for individual ingredients is not currently required. IDFA opposes legislative attempts to mandate these new labeling requirements, calling them unnecessary and restrictive. …

Dean Foods Co. (DF) was accused of misrepresenting the health benefits of some of its organic milk in a recent advertising campaign by a Wisconsin-based nonprofit farm policy research group that is seeking a Federal Trade Commission investigation into the matter. …

The Dannon Company, Inc. today announced the launch of a new campaign to help Californians Live Your Active Culture, to support and motivate families in California to enjoy a balanced diet and find fun, physically active ways to bring everyone together. …

Last year, Arethusa, their 325-acre farm in Litchfield County, began selling pricey branded milk and yogurt at 23 retail accounts, including Whole Foods. The milk sells for $4.49 per half-gallon, or more than twice the national retail average. …

Kleinpeter Farms Dairy will open an Acadiana distribution site, the company said Tuesday. The 3-acre site at the Lafay-ette Regional Industrial Park will include a small office area and an area for 10 delivery trucks to park and connect to electrical outlets for overnight storage, said Jeff Kleinpeter, president of the Baton Rouge-based dairy. …