Dairy

Parmalat Canada has launched Astro BioBest probiotic yogurt with Plant Sterols to Canadians, the first and only probiotic yogurt available in Canada that offers a healthy and delicious option to consumers managing their cholesterol levels. …

October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day. Most people know that osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older women. Though osteoporosis isn’t as common in men — because most men have naturally larger and stronger bones — they can get it, too. Here are some tips to help women and men keep their bones strong: …

As a precautionary measure, Montalvan’s Sales, Inc. of Ontario, CA has voluntarily recalled “La Nuestra” brand frozen Mamey Ice Cream due to a potential health risk from Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. …

Dean Foods, a leading dairy company in the United States and a global leader in soy products, today announced that Harrald Kroeker, 50, President of the Fresh Dairy Direct (FDD) division, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Though Mr. Kroeker’s departure from FDD is immediate, he will remain with Dean Foods through the end of November. …

Officials in New York this week unveiled a plan to exclude most sugar-sweetened beverages from the list of purchases allowed through the nation’s food stamp program. Under the proposal, New York City participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, would receive the same benefits, but the ban on sweetened drinks is meant to encourage more spending on nutritious foods and beverages. …