Organic Valley has a new, old look. Our new packaging is starting to make its way to store shelves, so keep your eyes open. Nothing is new on the inside of your milk and cheese packages as we didn’t change the taste, but the outside has been upgraded.

We raise the bar so you can raise your glass with confidence. All Organic Valley products are Certified Organic, then we go above and beyond in many ways to make food all can enjoy that is good for people, animals, and the planet.

Butterfat is the natural fat found in milk; it is in all dairy products. The amount of butterfat in each product can greatly alter the taste and texture. Let’s take a look into all things butterfat and look at the amount of butterfat in various products.

Milk contains water, but it is naturally occurring water. If it’s anything but naturally occurring water in milk, somebody is in trouble. Instead of adding water to milk, there are methods to “make” varieties of milk like 2%, lactose-free and so on.

Whether for baking or eating as a condiment, butter that comes straight from the fridge may not be the consistency you need. When all you have is a stick of cold butter, how can you quickly soften it so it’s ready for your toast or baking?

Of course the big difference between salted and unsalted butter is that one has added salt and one doesn't. You can taste the difference. Let’s take a deep dive into the differences between unsalted butter and salted butter and the preferred use for each.