BC has some of the highest standards for milk production, transportation and processing…
BC has some of the highest standards for milk production, transport and processing found anywhere in the world.
Chocolate Milk: Did you know
Chocolate milk and white milk are a source of the same essential nutrients, many of which are necessary for the health of bones and teeth and important for growing children. Some of these are calcium, phosophorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D and protein.
Take care of your milk: Did you know…
When milk warms up, its shelf life is shortened. Letting its temperature increase to even 10°C (50°F) can shorten milk's shelf life from 10 to 2 days. This could happen when milk sits on the counter after a meal or leaving it in a warm car on the way home…
Chocolate and Flavoured Milk: Did you know…
Research has shown that children who drink chocolate milk or other flavoured milks consume fewer soft drinks and fruit drinks than children who don't. Athletes are also drinking chocolate milk for it's nutritional benefits and as part of their training regimen. To learn more, click here.
Top 10 Reasons to Drink Milk
10. Carbohydrate Milk is a source of carbohydrate and a great drink for athletes. 9. Vitamin B6 Milk is a source of vitamin B6, which helps build protein and blood cells. 8. Zinc Milk is a source of zinc, which helps build protein and is involved in the…
Milk Trivia - Canada’s first cattle
The New World had its first exposure to domestic cattle in 1518, but it wasn’t until Samuel de Champlain brought them to Quebec in 1608 that they became an enduring part of North American agriculture. By 1660, breeding cows brought from Brittany and Normandy became the basis of the only…
Cheese Trivia - the secret craft of monks
During the Dark Ages, cloistered monks in various monasteries preserved not only knowledge but also the time-honoured craft of cheese-making. Treasured secrets of cheese-making from the East were brought back by crusaders and later travelers such as Marco Polo.
Cheese Trivia - for kings, emperors and armies
As a gastronomic delight, cheese graced the banquets of kings and emperors. As a poor man’s meal, cheese served as part of the rations of the conquering armies of Caesar and Genghis Khan.
Yogurt Trivia - Genghis Khan’s brave warriors
Genghis Khan, the great Mongolian conqueror, believed the extraordinary bravery of his warriors was due to their regular consumption of yogurt.
Yogurt Trivia - Cleopatra’s secret
Cleopatra, the famous Egyptian Queen, attributed her great beauty to yogurt baths.