Dairy

There was no shortage of great recipe ideas when it came to the health professionals who entered Cabot Creamery Cooperative’s ‘Feel Good Family Recipe’ contest earlier this year. Healthcare professionals traded their lab coats for chef’s hats and submitted their favorite family-friendly recipes, made with Cabot’s Reduced Fat Cheddar, for judging in three key categories: Appetizer/Snack, Main Dish, and Soup/Sandwich/Salad. …

The Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute this week announced a voluntary front-of-pack labeling initiative that has the support of many major food and beverage manufacturers and retailers. While specific details are still being worked out, this symbol system will incorporate a variety of nutrients to make it easier for shoppers to make informed purchase decisions. …

UW-Madison researchers are looking at ways dairy farmers can use milk from grass-fed herds to enhance the value of their operations. …

Just when it’s time to whip up some holiday pie crusts, butter prices have gone through the roof. …

The Minnesota Department of Health has identified seven more cases of food borne illness linked to contaminated raw milk from the Michael Hartmann dairy farm. …