Allegations of dairy price fixing are still, well, milky. It’s been almost two weeks since the Wall Street Journal reported that federal commodity regulators were investigating Dairy Farmers of America for price fixing and manipulation. The farmer-owned dairy cooperative controls about one third of the nation’s milk supply. Monica Coleman, a spokeswoman for the Dairy Farmers of America, said the … Read More
German Dairy Farmers Boycotting
Dairy farmers in Germany are dumping their milk to boycott the declining price paid to them for their production. While global food prices have soared, milk prices here have fallen by almost a third this year, the Federation of German Dairy Farmers said, in part because the European Union decided to raise its production quotas. Prices fell even as milk … Read More
New got milk? Site in Spanish
Today marks the launch of the Spanish “got milk?” website, called “toma leche” (“drink milk”). “We want to have a Web site that speaks the language and culture of Latinos,” said Steve James, executive director, California Milk Processor Board (CMPB). “We hope that we’ll be able to better communicate, better reach and better connect with our Hispanic base by having … Read More
Expansion Planned at N.Y. Dairy
A New York based dairy, Ultra Dairy LLC is planning to almost double its plant size this year. The move will create 70 jobs for the DeWitt, N.Y. company, a spin-off of Byrne Dairy Inc. Plans include a 46,000-square-foot addition to the existing building. Nicholas Marsella, chief operating officer and senior vice president of Byrne Dairy, said construction will start … Read More
Kroger Introduces 3/4 Gallon
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 got milk? Website
The folks at the got milk? have given their website a new look! Be sure to check it out, because there may be a prize in store for you if your milk IQ can match the online puzzle. One grand prize winner will get a brand new Apple MacAir, second place receives a Nintendo Wii and third place finisher picks … Read More
Flavored Milk a Healthy Choice
A new study has added to the evidence that flavored milk is a great choice for children. Not only do flavored milks taste delicious, they are full of essential nutrients. Using national survey data on more than 7,500 2- to 18-year-olds, researchers found that those who drank flavored milk had similar intakes of calcium, vitamin A, potassium and saturated fat … Read More
New Zealand Excited About Milk's Potential
Scientists and lawmakers in New Zealand are excited about the potential of milk, saying the country is only scraping the surface of milk’s potential. The Government’s $700 million Fast Forward investment into science and innovation, announced last month, would make research possible. “I have no doubt that some very smart scientists will also find ways to crack milk into a … Read More
Missouri Reviews Labeling Guidelines
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
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