Dairy

Annual estimated total fluid milk sales in 2010 declined by 1.40 percent from 2009, according to recently released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). This is the worst annual decline since AMS began publishing the monthly data series in 2000. Previously, the largest annual decline in fluid milk sales reported by AMS was a 1.01 percent decline in 2004 (after adjusting for the extra leap day that year). …

The Journal of the National Medical Association recently released a study about the prevalence of self-reported lactose intolerance among African Americans and its effect on dairy intake. While results show that African Americans were more likely than the GP to eat fewer dairy foods, experience physical discomfort after consumption, and believe they were lactose intolerant, the big news is that the percentage of 24% is much lower that previously reported. …

If youve developed an appetite for gastropub fare, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) offers an easy way for you to bring those flavors home with California dairy. …

Dean Foods Company today announced that Joseph E. Scalzo, 52, President and Chief Operating Officer, left the company February 25. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregg Engles is assuming Scalzo’s operating responsibilities, and executives previously reporting to Scalzo will now report directly to Engles. The Company does not intend to name a replacement for Scalzo. …

Ice cream maker Wells’ Dairy has changed its name to Wells Enterprises Inc. to better reflect its products. …