A new study in the May 2011 issue of the Indian Journal of Medical Research suggests that eating soybean oil may boost cancer risk compared to eating a type of butter called cow ghee, a type of butter used in South Asian cuisine.

A protein isolated from beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and dairy products could offer a new, oral therapeutic option for inflammatory bowel disorders, suggests a study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researcher Fang Yan.

A new study has suggested that dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese and butter may not increase the risk of heart attack despite the relatively high amount of saturated fat.

General Mills says it has signed a deal to buy a controlling stake in French yogurt company Yoplait for about $1.15 billion.

Drinking three glasses of milk per day decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease by 18%, say researchers.

Land O'Lakes Inc. reported strong first-quarter results, with net sales up 13% and record-high first-quarter net earnings of $101 million. Land O'Lakes also reported the company's recent upgrade to Investment Grade status by Moody's Investors Service.

Fonterra says the first milk from its latest foray into international farming, a major dairy operation planned for Brazil, will be sold to its joint venture with food giant Nestle, Dairy Partners America.

Cold Stone Creamery's Tastemaster is unveiling four new innovative ice cream flavors as part of the brand's Gold Cone Collection. Throughout the summer, Cold Stone Creamery locations will feature the new Lemon Poppy Seed Ice Cream, Chocolate Hazelnut, Strawberry Basil and Mojito Sorbet.

European competition authorities have given Arla Foods Ingredients and Germany’s largest dairy company, DMK, the green light to proceed with their planned joint venture.

Low levels of vitamin D are common in obese adolescents, a new study finds.