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USDECNews is quarterly publication that provides in-depth information about the U.S. dairy industry for key international markets.

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March 2008

U.S. Dairy Industry News

2007 U.S. Dairy Exports
U.S. dairy exports reached $3.060 billion in 2007, up 62% from the prior year, and nearly triple the export value of 2002.

USDEC Survey Summary
Positive results were obtained from the December 2007 survey conducted to assess readers’ satisfaction about USDECNews.

USDEC Cheese & Butter Webinar
A new USDEC webinar on March 12, 2008 will provide an overview and outlook on global cheese and butter markets.

2008 International Whey Conference
The 5th International Whey Conference is coming to Paris on September 7-9, 2008. Speakers will address cutting-edge developments in health and nutrition, new applications and new products and processes.

New Websites Promote Whey Proteins
U.S. consumers are being educated on the benefits of whey proteins. As little as 20 grams helps optimize the results of a workout to improve muscle health and body composition.

In the News…

USDEC welcomes five new members: Rice Dairy, Main Street Ingredients, Humboldt Creamery, Jana Foods and Proliant Dairy Ingredients.
Blue Ribbon Cheese Co. received approval to proceed with construction of a $300-million cheese plant in Fresno County, California.
Davisco Foods is expanding whey processing capacity by 60% at its Lake Norden, South Dakota, plant.

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Ingredients

	*Wheys* to Softness, Fluffiness and Moistness in Bakery Goods Softness, fluffiness and moistness do not occur naturally in wheat-based baked goods and are nurtured and maintained through the use of baking additives. Whey, a natural component of milk, is capable of serving many of the functions of these additives.
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Nutrition

	Whey Proteins Benefit Active Individuals The regular consumption of high quality dairy proteins (whey, casein and milk protein) helps active individuals of all ages meet their daily protein requirements. Whey protein is often the “protein of choice” to promote muscle repair and growth.
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Meet USDEC's Members

Brewster Dairy, Inc.
Brewster Dairy Inc., the largest swiss cheese processor in the U.S., is actively marketing swiss cheese to international retail/deli, food service and food processing channels.

Land O’Lakes, Inc.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is the third-largest dairy manufacturer and dairy cooperative in the U.S. LOL exports its branded butter, cheeses and dairy ingredients to 50-plus countries.