Month: October 2011

"Dairy policy continues to be highly controversial. The International Dairy Foods Association, representing milk and dairy manufacturers and 200,000 jobs across the country, opposes S. 1658 and H.R. 3111 because they would limit the U.S. milk supply and raise milk prices. The bills also fail to reduce the regulatory burden, caused by our antiquated and unnecessary milk pricing system, on the dairy industry. …

Gary Hirshberg, head of Stonyfield Farm, spoke to an audience gathered at the Hogan Center at College of the Holy Cross last night for the William J. O’Brien Distinguished Lecture Series. He challenged many perceptions of the organic food movement, and using his company as an example, said organic, sustainable food production is not only better for people and the environment, but it can also make good economic sense. …

The World Dairy Exposition in Madison, Wisconsin awarded Shatto Root Beer Milk first place in the Open Class category for the second year in a row. This year’s contest received a record 705 entries for cheese, butter, fluid milk, yogurt, etc. from all over the world. …