Welcome to the Missouri Dairy Products Association
Our Mission and Purpose
The Missouri Dairy Products Association is a nonprofit organization created to represent dairy processors, distributors and allied trades within the state of Missouri.
The following outlines our mission and purpose:
The following outlines our mission and purpose:
- Protect, promote, foster and advance the interest of the dairy industry of Missouri.
- Increase the consumption of dairy products.
- Promote harmonious relations between the multiple branches of the dairy industry.
- Promote a high standard of ethics for business practices and relationships.
- Cooperate with public officials and other interested parties to ensure the welfare of the general public.
- Carry out activities that promote the general welfare of the public and the industry.
Industry News
Raw Milk Sales
The Missouri Dairy Products Association, like many dairy industry organizations, opposes the sale of raw milk for several reasons:
An article from The Guardian by Madeleine Aggeler, titled "No, you don't need to be drinking raw milk," details the whys.
The Missouri Dairy Products Association, like many dairy industry organizations, opposes the sale of raw milk for several reasons:
- Health Concerns: Raw milk can carry harmful germs, such as campylobacter, cryptosporidium, E. coli, listeria, brucella, and salmonella, which can cause foodborne illnesses. Pasteurization, the process of heating milk to kill harmful bacteria, is considered a crucial step in ensuring the safety of dairy products, and it does not reduce milk's nutritional value.
- Food Safety: The sale of raw milk without proper regulations and quality control measures can pose risks to public health.
- Regulatory Compliance: Regulations are designed to protect consumers and ensure the safety of dairy products. Dairy industry organizations support these regulations to maintain compliance with food safety standards.
- Consumer Protection: Raw milk is sometimes marketed as a natural and healthier alternative to pasteurized milk, which can mislead consumers.
An article from The Guardian by Madeleine Aggeler, titled "No, you don't need to be drinking raw milk," details the whys.
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