The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is hosting its eighth Chef Showdown on August 26, 2024. Leading up to the final competition, four “Undeniably Dairy Awards” presented by The Dairy Alliance are awarded to those who showcased the best use of dairy products.

We asked Virginia Tech (VT) graduate students to share their experiences on the university's dairy. Here is what four students had to share.

Consuming nutritionally dense foods with the necessary vitamins and minerals can encourage the healthy brain and muscular development of the baby while also replenishing the depleted nutrient stores of the mother.

Beat the heat with our homemade smoothie pops! Made with love and packed with nutrients, these frozen treats are a delicious way to cool down.

The American Academy of Pediatrics highlights 14 essential nutrients that influence early brain development. Remarkably, dairy products supply 7 of these nutrients, including iodine, vitamin B12, and choline. Here’s how these nutrients benefit your baby and simple ways to include them in your diet.

Start your day with delicious breakfast smoothies from The Dairy Alliance.

Cottage cheese makes queso easy to serve with the added goodness of cottage cheese. At 14 grams of protein per half-cup serving, cottage cheese is a rich source of high-quality protein! It’s also great for those seeking the benefits of dairy with less lactose.

The back-to-school list is long enough before you consider routines for the rest of the school year. Take some of the stress off of back to school. This year, power your child’s performance and hydrate with real milk readily available at home and at school.

Learn the role dairy plays throughout the lifespan and how it helps to address health disparities for Black Americans beginning with pregnancy, fetal development, and lactation. Adequate nutrition is particularly important during this time as this is a lifespan stage where rapid development is taking place, setting the stage for future health implications.

The dairy industry aims to achieve a positive environmental footprint as it nourishes Americans through diverse practices, innovative technologies, and solutions. Run by the Dorn family, Hickory Hill Milk in Edgefield, South Carolina, strives towards sustainable practices that benefit the community.

Enjoy your favorite flavors and discover new flavors to love all year long through unique ingredients like cottage cheese, unusual flavors like blueberry and gingersnaps, or fun add-ins like candy. Celebrate the last day of National Ice Cream Month with these 5 tasty homemade ice cream flavors!

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with The Dairy Alliance! Discover delicious ice cream recipes, tips, and more. Indulge in the sweetest treats this summer!

July is National Ice Cream Month, and dairy farmers sure do love to celebrate every moment of it! It takes 3 gallons of milk to produce 1 gallon of ice cream, meaning each cow on family-owned dairy farms can produce on average 2-3 gallons of ice cream per day!

• Discover delicious smoothie bowls recipes at The Dairy Alliance. Start your day with a nutritious and refreshing smoothie bowl.

Stay cool and safe during extreme heat with these tips on how to exercise in extreme heat from The Dairy Alliance.

Discover the perfect way to hydrate this summer with froyo from The Dairy Alliance. Froyo is a great way to add more dairy to your day and hydrate all summer long. Try these three easy but delicious frozen yogurt recipes to keep you cool while the weather gets warm.

Nurse Practitioners are uniquely positioned to be a trusted source of information and offer education to parents and families on the benefits of cow’s milk throughout the lifespan. The Dairy Alliance has been proud to connect with many of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners state chapters.

The crackle coffee making its rounds on social media is easy to make and customize once you have the right tools. An iced coffee served in a chocolate-covered cup, this drink is a fun way to level up your daily caffeine boost.

We’re here to provide easy tips for everyone to enjoy America’s favorite dessert during Ice Cream Month and on National Ice Cream Day on July 21, whether you pick up your favorite ice cream flavor from the grocery store or make a new combination at home with real milk. Scoop up these and celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us!

For an everyday treat, we have a mangonada-inspired smoothie. This mangonada smoothie is made with real milk that contains electrolytes that help you stay hydrated and energized! It’s super easy to make and enjoy the benefits of choosing real milk.