Dairy

As I looked into the definitions of marketing labels like “free-range” for chicken, I kept running into information on egg labels and what they mean as well. Here are some common marketing labels for eggs and what they mean. …

On its way to becoming one of the nations top natural dairy brands, Tillamook is unleashing an aggressive, multi-million dollar marketing initiative. Online, on-air, on pack and on the road, the farmer-owned cooperative is sharing the Loaf Love, a playful nod to its flagship 2 lb. loaf of award-winning Medium Cheddar Cheese. …

Some legislators say it should be easier for Minnesota consumers to buy raw milk, a position that puts them at odds with health regulators and most of the state’s dairy industry Companion bills introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate on Thursday would legalize direct farm-to-consumer sales of unpasteurized milk at farmers markets, as well as deliveries to private homes and private buying clubs. …

The closure of the yogurt plant in North Lawrence and the presumed demise of the kosher cheese plant in Ogdensburg leave one large-scale dairy manufacturer left in St. Lawrence County. …

The Grocery Manufacturers’ Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on Monday announced “Nutrition Keys,” their joint initiative for a universal front-of-pack nutrition symbol. The symbol is intended for voluntary use on a variety of products across the entire food and beverage industry to provide clear and quick nutrition information to consumers. …