Kroger Introduces 3/4 Gallon

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Kroger grocery stores, based in Cincinnati, Ohio is testing a 3/4 gallon of milk in select Ohio stores. The move is in response to growing concerns with the nation’s food prices. Kroger is marketing the 3/4 gallon size in response to reports that consumers are buying smaller sizes of food so they don’t have to put out as much money … Read More

New Design for Maggie's Containers

News EditorIce Cream, Media

When you pick up your to-go ice cream at Maggie Moo’s next time, you’ll notice an exciting new package with fun graphics! The new design showcases enticing images of MaggieMoo’s award-winning ice cream. The images are intertwined by idioms of “sharing” on the quart, and declarations of “just for me” on the pint. The new design also displays the MaggieMoo’s … Read More

Minnesota Producers Soon to be Internet Sensations!

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Education, Industry News, Media

Calling all dairy producers in Minnesota! Your help is needed in connecting with consumers online. Midwest Dairy Association is seeking your input and photos for their new website call Explore Dairy. What a great opportunity for you to showcase your hard-work! Minnesota consumers will soon be able get details about summer dairy activities with just a click of the mouse. … Read More

Kraft Singles Celebrates Mother’s Day

News EditorCheese, Media, Promotion

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and what’s a better gift for mom than a grilled cheese sandwich? Kraft Singles and American Greetings is teaming up to help husbands and kids make mom the perfect grilled cheese and free e-cards as a thank you. Kraft Singles is teaching kids and husbands how to make the sandwiches by offering in-store cooking demonstrations … Read More

Ice Cream for a Good Cause

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If you happen to be in the New York City area this Saturday (May 3rd), stop by a local Stop & Shop grocery store from 1:00 – 5:00 for an ice cream that will help support families dealing with childhood cancer. During “Scoop Day” Edy’s Ice Cream will donate all proceeds from the promotion to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer … Read More

Nestle Hosts Minor League Baseball

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Minor baseball parks across the country will be hosting Nestle Drumstick Cones Family Days this summer. Family and fun come together with the famous Nestle Drumstick. The Drumstick events will provide fans with ticket discounts and family activities. Families can have their pictures taken during nationwide Nestle Drumstick Family Days Tour this season, and birthday parties will be part of … Read More

Missouri Reviews Labeling Guidelines

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Well, readers, here’s the latest state to follow-the-leader so to speak, and review their milk labeling guidelines. Missouri lawmakers are mulling over a controversial measure that would restrict the information dairies can place on milk containers. Missouri is the latest state to be concerned about milk that is labeled as being “hormone free.” “It’s a very complicated issue,” said Rep. … Read More

White Gold Launches Website

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Our favorite new rock band, White Gold, has launched its own website. The group, which includes the fabulous Calcium Twins is also appearing in several new T.V. spots. Check out the site to see the new ads, or visit the group’s MySpace page, or watch their video on YouTube. 30-second TV spots touting the health benefits of drinking milk: strong, … Read More

Fad-Free Advice

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CNN.com recently posted the following article with the title “Fad-free advice: Hormones or no, keep drinking milk.” Regardless of the consumer’s choice, the key take-away is that they continue to consume milk and dairy products, so overall, this is a positive article for the industry. When Wal-Mart announced last week that its private label milk would be produced exclusively from … Read More

Chocolate Milk Fortified with Omega-3s

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Chocolate milk has been a hot topic lately, and with the addition of an omega-3 fortified version produced by Omega Farms, even more press could be coming its way. According to the company, Omega Farms Low-Fat Chocolate Milk provides kids the added benefits of Omega-3s needed for brain development and athletes the perfect combination of carbohydrates and protein needed for … Read More