The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and a coalition of 15 other dairy companies and organizations are voicing strong distaste for proposed restrictions on US access to the Canadian cheese market.

Beginning Sept. 2, USDA said enrollment for the new dairy Margin Protection Program will be open to farmers.

As a regional food favorite of the Southern US, okra is often found fried or mixed in with soups and stews.

As consumer trends come and go, protein-packed Greek yogurt has staying power among its cultured counterparts. But for those not into it, Stonyfield is hoping to capture the protein trend with a new alternative known as Petite Crème.

Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis take the top spots.

Researchers say the mold may be a more serious threat than originally thought.

Trends include dairy fat as a villain in heart disease and challenges to milk consumption that stem from complex concerns.

While government agencies in the US are taking a cautious approach to raw milk, across the Atlantic, the UK’s Food Standards Agency is preparing to consider proposals that would give consumers wider access to raw milk.

The Consortium for Common Food Names is urging the European Union to deny a geographical indication (GI) proposal that would give Denmark exclusive use to the term “havarti.”