Retail/Consumer

Calcium-rich diet may lower kidney stone risk

While calcium stones are one of the most common types of kidney stones, they aren’t caused by consuming more calcium. Instead, new research shows that a calcium-rich diet could actually prevent kidney stones.

Research shows consumers like local food, but hurdles remain

A new study asking consumers and food operators about locally sourced foods finds the terms are becoming more common, but pinning down a consistent definition of these terms is difficult.

Cleaning up mixed messages in the dairy aisle

Some companies label their products as artificial growth hormone-free, but are these labels a marketing gimmick that sends mixed messages to shoppers?

Dairy helps burn fat, lose weight

Redbook magazine recently named 10 ways to burn fat faster. Dairy was one of the medically proven methods to help drop some pounds.

Smile! Dairy keeps teeth healthy

Dairy may be just what the dentist ordered.

States move to legalize raw milk sales

Raw milk sales may soon be coming to Arkansas and Montana.

Day camps to teach farm safety to kids

School-aged kids across Ohio will have opportunities this spring and summer to take part in a series of Ohio State University Extension-sponsored day camps focused on farm safety.

Protein tops list of nutrition trends

Each year, staff members from the Dairy Council of California identify the top 10 health and nutrition trends that may impact the dairy industry throughout the year, either positively or negatively.

Pizza Hut menu getting cheesier

Pizza Hut’s latest menu addition piles on the cheese for dairy-loving consumers, proving that it’s hard to go wrong with more cheese.

Bloggers wage war against Kraft Mac & Cheese

Two health food bloggers have rallied thousands of supporters against Kraft's use of artificial dyes in some of their popular Macaroni & Cheese products.