Dairy

Women across America have admitted that they are in an unsatisfying relationshipwith their snacks. In a recent Yoplait Greek survey, nearly all female participants admitted to needing a snack to get through the day. Yet, more than half of women claimed their typical snack foods lack flavor and three-quarters said their snacks leave them feeling unfulfilled. Its time for a better snack and the new and improved Yoplait Greek is answering the call. …

California officials will screen milk produced in the state for signs of radiation contamination transmitted by grass-eating cows, Howard Backer, interim director of the California Department of Public Health, said yesterday in a news conference. …

Sargento Foods Inc. believes two things are better than one especially when it comes to cheese. Thats why its launching Sargento Natural Blends, a new line of natural cheeses. Just like the popular Colby-Jack, a combination of Colby and Monterery Jack cheeses, Sargento Natural Blends combines two delicious flavors into one unique taste to add more flavor to everyday snacks and sandwiches. …

Commonwealth Dairy President Tom Moffitt said the 40,000-square-foot plant, built in partnership with Ehrmann AG, a German company that has been making yogurt for about a century, will mostly produce private-label yogurt for supermarket chains and others. …

U.S. milk production climbed 2 percent in February as rising prices spurred dairy farmers to increase herds and boost per-cow output, according to the Department of Agriculture. …