The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that those who are lactose-intolerant should still consume some dairy products, such as yogurt or cheese, to ensure adequate calcium intake, especially in children. Staying away from dairy, which is the richest source of calcium in a traditional Western diet, could be having long-term effects on U.S. children’s health. Most older children and … Read More
Pennsylvania Milk Pricing Challenge Rejected
A federal appeals court has rejected a Maryland milk processor’s challenge to Pennsylvania’s mandatory minimum wholesale price for milk, adding that the “constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s minimum wholesale prices remains unresolved.” A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit unanimously affirmed a decision last year by a federal judge in Harrisburg who ruled against the lawsuit … Read More
Heat Effecting Milk Production
The heat is having an effect on milk production as evidenced by USDA’s July milk production numbers. USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins says it’s down thanks to the heat in major producing state California and it’s lowering annual production forecasts as well.
Automatic Milking In Norway
Today I got to visit a dairy operation which is pretty big business in Norway. We toured the Smestad farm. Pictured here are our hosts, Ole Kristian and Randi Skallerud.
The interesting part of the dairy is that they’re using an automatic milking system from DeLaval. So before we event went into the barn we learned more about robotic milking.
Milking Horses In Norway
One of the first people I interviewed here in Norway at the IFAJ Congress is involved in milking horses. This is not something I’m familiar with. Maybe you are.
Camel Milk Ice Cream
This story on Strategiy.com says that the AAl Ain Dairy is the first to introduce camel milk ice cream into the United Arab Emirates. Is it commercially available anywhere else?
According to the story: With the introduction of camel milk ice cream, people will get to enjoy not only the healthy benefits of camel milk but the creamy goodness of ice cream as well. Children who have allergy against products made from cow’s milk can now enjoy their taste of ice cream. Camel milk ice cream is safe as well for people who are suffering from lactose intolerance.
Buy Milk on Amazon.com
I didn’t even know you could order food on Amazon until I saw this story on Cnet News. The subject was Tuscan Whole Milk. You can find it on Amazon, and they have a whole slew of products which are sold through Gristedes Supermarkets of New York.
Milk is Milk Organic Facts Campaign
Alex Avery is on a billboard mission to educate both consumers and producers. Billboards like the one pictured here are in place along California Highway 99.
Organic Infighting Now Official
Organic and “natural” or “whole” foods comprise one of the fastest growing niches in food marketing today. Consumers are open to messaging decrying conventional commodity agriculture and touting products that are somehow more wholesome and nutritious due to their specialized production style. These interests are now attempting to eat their own, it appears.
Hershey's Milk From Burger King
Healthy servings of milk are now available from Burger King in re-sealable, 8-ounce plastic bottles.