Dairy

International Dairy Foods Association CEO Connie Tipton, in a letter sent yesterday and signed by nearly 40 member companies, urged Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack to implement nearly all of the reforms recommended by the Dairy Industry Advisory Committee but urged him not to endorse any proposal to manipulate milk supplies or manage industry growth. …

In a positive development for U.S. dairy exporters, President Barack Obama and Mexican President Felipe Calderon yesterday announced an agreement to resolve the longstanding dispute that has resulted in Mexico levying tariffs on U.S. exports, including many cheeses. …

With the recent release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture, there is a greater call for people to choose nutrient-dense foods that are lower in sodium and saturated fat. And Sargento Reduced Sodium and Reduced Fat natural cheeses are just that. …

Land O’Lakes, Inc., achieved solid financial results in 2010, including the second-highest net sales and earnings in its 90-year history, despite challenging economic conditions, according to leaders of the national food and agricultural cooperative. This message was delivered to more than 1,000 cooperative members and visitors gathered in Minneapolis for 90th Land O’Lakes Annual Meeting. …

The diagnosis: chicken fatigue. The cure? New Philadelphia Cooking Creme, a spoonable, easy-to-blend creme that can be effortlessly stirred into skillets, casseroles and pasta. Seasoned with delicious combinations of savory herbs, cheeses and spices, Philadelphia Cooking Creme replaces bland ingredients such as condensed soup or sour cream to create rich and creamy chicken dishes that will “wow” the whole family. …