Dairy Foods

09/25/2025

To celebrate National Chocolate Milk Day, Kroger customers can sip back and smile with a digital coupon for a free half gallon of Kroger Brand Chocolate Milk available at https://brnw.ch/21wW5z4 from Sept. 26 to 27 for redemption in stores or pickup and delivery.


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09/24/2025

Here's a cool new collaboration: The Magnum Ice Cream Co. and NotCo AI announced a partnership designed to accelerate demand-driven innovation and growth for the future of the ice cream category in the United States.
Intelligence

09/24/2025

The future of the lactose-free dairy market looks bright. Find out why in Dairy Foods' latest feature.

It wasn’t long ago when consumers seeking lactose-free dairy products had limited options. Today, these offerings are abundant, with more than 98% of retail outlets providing lactose-free dairy milk.

09/23/2025

The dairy checkoff introduced “Smart Swaps,” a dairy-focused initiative designed to help schools meet evolving nutrition standards and student expectations.

The farmer-founded National Dairy Council (NDC) created Smart Swaps for school nutrition professionals to include dairy on breakfast menus and adapt to evolving meal standards. The program offers training resources along with kid-approved breakfast recipes featuring dairy.

09/23/2025

Here's an interesting milk alternative. Maïzly introduced a milk made from freshly grown corn. With low sugar, and excellent source of fiber and zero nut, seed and vegetable oils, Maïzly performs like dairy — frothing, blending, and baking — but it’s powered by corn fiber and chickpea protein, the company said.

It's powered by corn fiber and chickpea protein for a gut-healthy, nutrient-rich experience with 8g of fiber per serving, excellent source of vitamin A, D and E and a good source of calcium, the company said.

09/22/2025

Can artificial intelligence be used in ice cream formulation? Check out the new Tharp & Young column to find out.

Dr. Bruce Tharp taught that much depends on factors not yet in evidence, i.e., “it depends.” Then, turn around with directive to “stay tuned.” Given the pace of development and utility of artificial intelligence (AI), when does “it depends” become “it’s certain?”

09/22/2025

Danone has withdrawn its bid to purchase Lifeway Kefir. Read all about it here.

Lifeway states it remains firmly committed to driving value for Lifeway shareholders by executing our strategic plan and continuing to explore value enhancing opportunities.

09/21/2025

We ❣️and congratulate Darigold, the processing/marketing arm of the Northwest Dairy Association, for promoting Amy Humphreys to the role of CEO, effective Oct. 1. She succeeds Allan Huttema, who led the company from 2023. Humphreys previously served as Darigold's Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2018. Learn more!
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Amy Humphreys previously served as Darigold's Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2018 and will begin her new role on Oct. 1.

09/20/2025

Should you feel guilty if you eat a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting? Protein Pints has 30 grams of protein and 85% less sugar than traditional ice cream, and just 120 to 160 calories per serving, the company says. We❣️the new flavors: Coffee and Cookies & Cream. Check it out!
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Company unveiled two new flavors: Cookies & Cream and Coffee.

09/20/2025

Columnist Dr. Matthew Pikosky of the National Dairy Council reports that a food’s nutrition facts panel alone no longer tells the whole story. 😯The next frontier in nutrition science explores the complex food matrix and the health effects of bioactives. Find out why bioactives are the “dark matter” of food.
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Consumers are increasingly adopting a personalized nutrition mindset, using wearable technologies and apps that track their food intake, heart rate, and sleep patterns — kind of like getting a daily physical.

09/19/2025

Shamrock Farms inked a 5-year partnership with Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics to fuel ASU's 600-plus student-athletes with the brand's milk, dairy and Rockin' Protein RTD protein beverages.
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All of ASU's 600-plus student-athletes will enjoy access to Shamrock Farms milk, dairy and its Rockin' Protein ready-to drink protein beverages.

09/19/2025

A huge shout-out to California Dairies, Inc. Valley Natural Beverages for winning our 2025 Plant of the Year. ❣️VNB is a state-of-the-art 204,251-square-foot greenfield facility that leverages aseptic and extended-shelf-life (ESL) processing technologies to expand its reach into the Class I fluid milk category.
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After receiving several great applications, the Dairy Foods editorial staff determined that California Dairies Inc.’s (CDI) Valley Natural Beverages (VNB) facility in Bakersfield, Calif., should be honored as the 2025 Plant of the Year.